Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Jarrett Keith Trio Lyrics

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They ask me how I knew
My true love was true
I, I of course replied
"Something here inside
Cannot be denied," oh no

They said, "Someday you'll find
All who love are blind"

When your heart's on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes

So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
Yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love

Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide, boo hoo
So I smile and say

"When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Jarrett Keith Trio's version of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" showcase an interesting take on love and heartbreak. The song begins with the singer being asked how they knew their love was true, to which they reply that something inside them could not be denied. However, their friends warn them that love can blind you, and the smoke (of heartbreak) can get in your eyes. The rest of the song deals with the singer's attempts to hide their heartbreak and pain, even though their laughing friends can see right through them.

Overall, these lyrics show a deep awareness of the joys and pitfalls of love. The singer clearly believes in the power of love, but they also understand that it can be a double-edged sword that can hurt just as much as it can heal. In addition, their attempts to put on a brave face even as they feel their heart breaking offer a poignant depiction of the struggle to move on from lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

They ask me how I knew
They inquire of me how I was certain

My true love was true
That the love I felt was real

I, I of course replied
I, as expected, responded

"Something here inside Cannot be denied," oh no
That I felt something inside me that was undeniable

They said, "Someday you'll find All who love are blind"
They claimed that eventually I would realize that anyone in love cannot see clearly

When your heart's on fire You must realize Smoke gets in your eyes
That when in love, things can get foggy and unclear

So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed To think they could doubt my love
I lightly teased and laughed at the notion that they would question my love

Yet today, my love has flown away I am without my love
However, now my love has left me, and I am alone

Now laughing friends deride Tears I cannot hide, boo hoo
Now my friends mock me, as I unsuccessfully try to restrain my tears

So I smile and say "When a lovely flame dies Smoke gets in your eyes"
So I try to put on a brave face and utter that when a beautiful love has ended, everything can seem hazy and unclear

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern

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