In Your Eyes
John McGlynn Lyrics
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Your sweetness still haunts me and won't go away,
But I saw the disguise in your eyes.
How can you embrace me and then let me go?
Your sweet lips still chase me wherever I go,
But I saw the disguise in your eyes.
But you couldn't be further away if I'd reached for a star.
The devil that wooe'd me was there from the start,
Your memories still wound me so deep in my heart,
But I saw the disguise in your eyes.
I'd wanted the world when all that I needed was you.
And too late then I wished for you back but it didn't come true.
So call me you'll find me by night and by day,
Your sweetness still haunts me and won't go away,
Then I saw the disguise in your eyes,
In your eyes...
The song "In Your Eyes" by John McGlynn is a heartfelt ballad about a love that could have been, but never was, due to the "disguise" that the woman of his affection wore. He sings about how he would do anything to be near her, but despite his efforts, she remains out of reach. Her sweetness continues to haunt him, but he sees through the facade in her eyes and realizes that their love could never be. He acknowledges the pain that she has caused him, as memories of her still wound him deeply, but he cannot deny the love that he feels.
The lyrics paint a picture of a love that was full of obstacles and challenges, one that was marked by moments of intimacy and moments of distance. The singer is torn between his desire to be with this woman and his realization that it could never work out. He recognizes that he had taken her for granted in the past, and now, when he finally wants her back, it is too late. This is a song of regret and lost opportunities, of love that could have been if only the other person were not wearing a mask.
Overall, "In Your Eyes" is a deeply emotional song that speaks to the universal feeling of wanting what we cannot have. It is a tribute to the power of love, but also a warning of how easily it can be lost if we are not attentive to what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Just call me you'll find me by night and by day,
I am always available, ready and waiting for you to call me no matter the time of day or night.
Your sweetness still haunts me and won't go away,
I am still deeply affected by the fond memories of you and the way you treated me.
But I saw the disguise in your eyes.
Despite your charming demeanor, I have become aware of your true motives and intentions.
How can you embrace me and then let me go?
I am confused by your actions; you seem to show affection towards me and yet you are not willing to commit to a lasting relationship.
Your sweet lips still chase me wherever I go,
I cannot escape the memory of your kisses no matter where I go.
I've searched through the wind and the rain just to be where you are,
I have gone through great lengths to try and locate you, hoping to be able to see you again.
But you couldn't be further away if I'd reached for a star.
Despite my efforts, it seems that you are emotionally distant and unattainable, like a star in the sky.
The devil that wooe'd me was there from the start,
I realize now that the person who pursued and charmed me from the beginning had ulterior motives and intentions.
Your memories still wound me so deep in my heart,
The memories of you still cause me great emotional pain and distress.
But I saw the disguise in your eyes.
Despite my emotional attachment to you, I am aware of your true nature and intentions.
I'd wanted the world when all that I needed was you.
I realize now that I was searching for something materialistic and meaningless when all I really needed was your love.
And too late then I wished for you back but it didn't come true.
I regret my previous choices and actions, as I now wish to have you back in my life but it is too late.
Then I saw the disguise in your eyes,
In the end, I am aware of your true intentions and motives, hidden behind your charming facade and sweet words.
In your eyes...
This deceptive nature of yours is reflected in your eyes.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.