Angel Eyes
Healey Band Jeff Lyrics


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Girl, you're lookin' so good tonight
And every guy has got you in his sights
What you're doin' with a clown like me?
You know I've been called worse
It's got to be one of life's little mysteries

So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love, yeah
What did I do, what did I say
To turn your angel eyes my way?

You know I'm the guy who never learned to dance
Never even got one second glance
I never saw a second glance
Way across a crowded room was close enough
I could look but I could never touch

So tonight I'll ask the stars above, yeah
Baby, how did I ever win your love?
What did I do, what did I say
To turn your angel eyes my way?

Don't anyone wake me, if it's just a dream
'Cause she's the best thing that's ever happened to me
All you fellows, you can stare at her all you like
But this girl that you see, she's leavin' here with me tonight

There's just one more little thing that I need to know
If this is love, why does it scare me so?
Well, it must be somethin' that only you can see
'Cause I can feel it, baby, when you look at me

So tonight I'll ask all the stars above
How did I ever win your love?
What did I do, what did I say




To turn your angel eyes my way?
Turn my way

Overall Meaning

"Angel Eyes" is a love song by the Jeff Healey Band that recounts the singer's disbelief that he has been lucky enough to capture the affection of a woman who is so apparently out of his league. The lyrics describe his amazement that he has won her heart despite being a bit of a "clown" who is not able to dance and is generally overlooked by women. He expresses his gratitude and wonder that this woman has turned her "angel eyes" on him.


The song portrays a man who is overwhelmed by his own luck and bewilderment that the woman he has always dreamed of is now his reality. He is in awe of her beauty and the fact that she chose him, someone who feels like he doesn't match up to her standards. He is so grateful that he questions whether it's all just a dream and can't believe that another man wouldn't swoop in and take her away. He seems uncertain of himself and the relationship because he's never experienced anything like it before and wonders why he's so scared of love.


Overall, "Angel Eyes" is a tribute to love and the unexpected ways in which it can manifest itself. The song is a celebration of finding the right person, even when you don't feel like you deserve them or understand how you won them over. It's a reminder that love is something that can surprise us and transform our lives in unimaginable ways.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, you're lookin' so good tonight
The girl is attractive and presentable tonight.


And every guy has got you in his sights
Every other guy is interested in her as well.


What you're doin' with a clown like me?
He is wondering why she is interested in him as he does not seem to match her status.


You know I've been called worse
He thinks he is inferior to her and that she could have got someone better.


It's got to be one of life's little mysteries
He thinks it is a mystery how he won her love.


So tonight I'll ask the stars above
He plans to seek help from the heavens.


How did I ever win your love, yeah
He still cannot believe that he won her love.


What did I do, what did I say
He is confused and wants to know what he did to win her love.


To turn your angel eyes my way?
He is referring to her being mesmerized by him.


You know I'm the guy who never learned to dance
He is never good enough because he never had a talent.


Never even got one second glance
He never got attention from her before.


Way across a crowded room was close enough
He desires for her and is content just by looking at her from afar.


I could look but I could never touch
He is unable to act on his desire and yearns for her.


Don't anyone wake me, if it's just a dream
He feels that he is in a dream and hopes that it does not end.


'Cause she's the best thing that's ever happened to me
He strongly feels that she is the most significant thing that has ever happened to him.


All you fellows, you can stare at her all you like
He is confident that he will be the one to take her home.


But this girl that you see, she's leavin' here with me tonight
He believes that he will succeed in taking her with him.


There's just one more little thing that I need to know
He is unsure of something and wants to clarify.


If this is love, why does it scare me so?
He is scared of what he is feeling for her as it is new and unfamiliar.


Well, it must be somethin' that only you can see
He thinks that the attraction he feels for her is only visible to her.


'Cause I can feel it, baby, when you look at me
He thinks that the chemistry between them is mutual.


So tonight I'll ask all the stars above
He is still seeking for answers from the sky.


How did I ever win your love?
He is still curious about how he won her heart.


What did I do, what did I say
He is still confused about why she chose him.


To turn your angel eyes my way?
He is still amazed by her mesmerizing eyes that seem to have found him.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FREDERICK G. KOLLER, JOHN HIATT

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@tonimaxwell2983

I was married 38 years & my husband used to sing this to me at night. He passed away in 2020 & I miss this.

@dawnautman6672

So sorry for your loss. But what a wonderful man you had that sang this to you at night. I hope that gives you some peace and wonderful memories.

@dawnapitts3442

I'm sorry I lost mine after40 years ago he died2014

@goldierule1350

I'm so sorry to Toni & Donna. That's heartbreaking. I came to comment on here bcuz my husband & I had this as our wedding song & it's our 33rd anniversary. I'm so lucky to still have him. Five yrs ago he had a heart attack, they put a stent in. Then recently he has chest pain, burning, shortness of breath & he went to the hospital. They needed to put a new stent in, the old one was completely blocked & he was in the verge of another heart attack. Now he has a valve condition & will need a couple of valves replaced. I feel so bad for him. He's a great guy, an amazing husband, father, Grampa, son, brother, & friend. I am hoping to celebrate our 50th someday. 🙏💕😍💑👫💏

@NickedBlade

I use ti sing this to my wife and I lost her so much I cry every time i hear it. since 3-10-2009

@charityr.9068

I'm so sorry for your loss!

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@rickrjones8716

Beautiful song and a great voice. Those of you that have this kind of relationship, please thank God for it. You really don't know how extremely blessed you are.

@jamesannagrant1083

I have it now and I'm so very blessed! 💙

@CurlyFromTheSwirly

So those who don't have it should curse god? 😂

@brandybarrett5991

I'm still hopeful I can find a love like this, but the people now and days just don't want this kind of love they just want to play.

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