Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.
Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.
Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.
Angel Eyes
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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When I look at you
And see your angel eyes
It's like a dream come true
They are so blue and I'm so in love with you
Sometimes it's so hard to believe
That it is time to leave
I love you so
You are the love of my life
I'm so glad you're here
You are the love of my life
Put your arms around me
And tell me what you hear
I wish I didn't have to go
But I just want to let you know
That I will always be here
Now please dry that tear
I will never be far
I love you more then my car
Now all I see is your angel eyes
They shine just like the sea
I will never let you go
I'll hold you till it snows
But you might wanna know
That here comes the snow
And now as I drive away
The snow is getting really thick
So I turn around and drive
Back to your arms and sing
You are the love of my life
I won't let you go
You are the love of my life
Even if it snows
I'll be here till it goes
And now the day is ending
I wish I could stop the time
But since I can not I must
Give you one last hug and
Look in your eyes
One last time
In the song "Angel Eyes," Jim Brickman expresses his admiration and love for someone who he sees as having angelic qualities. He begins by describing how amazed he is when he gazes into the person's eyes which he sees as a dream come true. He acknowledges how difficult it might be for them to leave each other's company but insists that they should hold onto each other and never let go. He assures his love that he will always be there for them, and even though he must leave, he will always be close. He concludes the song by reaffirming his love for them and how their love will endure; the lyrics convey a sense of undying love for someone who is very special, making their life worthwhile.
The lyrical metaphors used in the song are notable; Angel Eyes is used to represent the person he admires, and the metaphor rings true throughout the song. The idea of never letting go and being together forever is also emphasized throughout the song. The snow is used as a symbol of time passing and the reality of their eventual separation. The song is well-written and very romantic, and it captures the essence of a genuine connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I am amazed
I am awestruck by you, my love
When I look at you
Every time I see you
And see your angel eyes
And look into your beautiful blue eyes
It's like a dream come true
It feels like everything I have ever wanted
They are so blue and I'm so in love with you
Your eyes are so blue and I am madly in love with you
Sometimes it's so hard to believe
Sometimes it's difficult for me to accept
That it is time to leave
That I have to go
But never let me go
But please don't let go of me
I love you so
I love you deeply
You are the love of my life
You are the most important person in my life
I'm so glad you're here
I'm grateful that you are with me
Put your arms around me
Hold me in your arms
And tell me what you hear
And tell me what you feel
I wish I didn't have to go
I really don't want to leave
But I just want to let you know
But I want you to know
That I will always be here
That I will always be with you
Now please dry that tear
Please don't cry
I will never be far
I will always be close by
I love you more then my car
I love you more than anything
Now all I see is your angel eyes
All I see are your beautiful blue eyes
They shine just like the sea
They sparkle like the ocean
I will never let you go
I'll always hold you close
I'll hold you till it snows
I'll hold you for a long time
But you might wanna know
But I think you should know
That here comes the snow
It's starting to snow now
And now as I drive away
As I leave
The snow is getting really thick
It's snowing heavily
So I turn around and drive
So I turn back and come back to you
Back to your arms and sing
Back to your embrace and sing a song
And now the day is ending
The day is coming to an end
I wish I could stop the time
I wish I could make time stand still
But since I can not I must
But since I can't I need to
Give you one last hug and
Hug you one last time
Look in your eyes
Look into your eyes
One last time
For the last time
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@catmomsheri
I have written poems for our cats through the years who have passed on, to put on their gravestones. Since I fell in love with Jimβs Angel Eyes, I decided to kind of write the words to Ysaβs crossing over poem to match the rhythm of this song. I think it goes with the music nicely.
A baby Calico stray one day,
decided she had to stay,
A little feral through and through,
who grew to love and trust us, too.
The years go by, and time does fly,
we know it to be true.
You did your part, and took our hearts
to always be with you.
As you follow the Rainbow home,
please know that youβre not alone.
Youβll be greeted by friends of past,
and forever youβll walk with Bast. πΎ
@ferdterguson124
If you dislike this tune, something is wrong. This is a masterpiece.
@gerardspell
Amen brother
@CecilSims
This song speaks to my soul every time I listen to it. It never gets old and I never tire from hearing it... Angle eyes is one of my favorites of all times!
@brindalayne6616
Everything Jim does is beyond amazing. I love his talent
@mistyklystronik9040
This song makes me cry every single time I hear it. It is a gift, being able to evoke more heart wrenching emotions with a few notes on a piano than most people can with words, pictures and body language.
@RenegadeRebel
I have loved this song since I was a teenager. I dunno who downvoted this song, but they must have no clue about good music. I could listen to this song on repeat for hours. it's one of a few songs that can de-stress me when I am anxious.
@l.d.hickman9646
Yes!!
@beverlywatkins8711
Agreed!
@msrobinse509erinpeterson7
I LOVE this one. No matter what is going on I can stop, close my eyes & breath.
@kevinmcbride7015
Mr. Brickman has been and always will be my FAVORITE solo pianist. His Pacing, skill and compositional arangements are breath taking!!!