Private Eyes
Hall & Oates Lyrics

I see you and you see me
The singer and listener are aware of each other's presence

Watch you blowin' the lines
The singer observes the listener failing to remember lyrics or lines

When you're making a scene
The singer points out the listener is making a public display of emotion

Oh girl, you've got to know
The artist urges the listener to recognize their observation

What my head overlooks
The artist admits to ignoring their intuition or instincts

The senses will show to my heart
The singer acknowledges they cannot ignore their gut feelings

When it's watching for lies
The singer is trying to detect deception from the listener

You can't escape my private eyes
The artist states they can't be fooled

They're watching you
Repetition of the chorus's main message

They see your every move
The artist is using this phrase to emphasize their observation of the listener

You play with words you play with love
The listener is manipulating language or emotions in a playful way

You can twist it around baby that ain't enough
The artist warns the listener that they can't deceive them through vague words or actions

'Cause girl I'm gonna know
The singer asserts their confidence in recognizing deception from the listener

If you're letting me in or letting me go
The singer wants to know if the listener is being honest about their feelings

Don't lie when you're hurting inside
The singer expresses concern and urges the listener to be truthful

'Cause you can't escape my private eyes
The artist asserts their powers of observation and insightfulness once again

Ooh, why you try to put up a front for me?
The artist is perplexed and suspicious about the listener's behavior

I'm a spy but on your side you see
The singer sees themselves as someone who observes and understands the listener's intentions

Slip on, into any disguise
The singer acknowledges the listener's ability to change their appearance or behavior

I'll still know you
The artist is confident in their ability to recognize the listener despite changing their appearance or behavior

Look into my private eyes
The artist indicates they are observing the listener and trying to understand them

(Private eyes) (Watching you) Yeah
Reiteration of the chorus

They see your every move
A reminder of the singer's observation abilities

Private eyes, they're watching you
Repetition of the chorus

(Private eyes) (Watching you) Yeah
Reiteration of the chorus

They see your every move
A reminder of the singer's observation abilities

Private eyes, they're watching you
Repetition of the chorus

(Watching you) (Every move)
Reiteration of the chorus