My Eyes Adore You
Johnny Rivera Lyrics
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My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
You couldn't see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
Carried your books from school
Playin' make believe you're married to me
You were fifth-grade, I was sixth when we came to be
Walkin' home ev'ry day over Bonnicut Bridge and Bay
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
You couldn't see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
Headed for city lights, climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame
I worked my fingers to the bone made myself a name
Funny I seemed to find that no matter how the years unwind
Still I reminisce 'bout the girl I miss and the love I left behind
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
You couldn't see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
All my life I will remember how warm and tender we were way back then
(My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you)
Whoa baby,
(My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
You couldn't see how I adored you)
Oh the feeling, sad regrets I know I won't ever forget you
My childhood friend
(So close, so close and yet so far)
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
You couldn't see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
You couldn't see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
"My Eyes Adored You" is a chart-topping love ballad that reflects on a past affection that never quite blossomed into a relationship. The song was written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan and was recorded by Johnny Rivera in 1974. In the lyrics, the singer expresses his deep admiration for a woman who was his childhood friend. He recounts the memories they shared and expresses his regret at not taking the chance to pursue a romance with her. The lyrics are filled with wistful nostalgia and a sense of longing for what might have been.
The song's opening lines, "My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer talks about how he was too shy to express his true feelings for the woman and how he admired her from afar. He talks about carrying her books from school and playing make-believe marriages with her. He remembers walking home over the bridge and bay they used to cross every day. But as they grew older, they went their separate ways, and the singer went on to achieve fame and success, while still pining for the girl he left behind.
The chorus, "My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me / You couldn't see how I adored you / So close, so close and yet so far," captures the essence of the song. The singer's love for the woman was intense, but he was unable to express it, and she never knew how he truly felt. The song is a poignant reminder of the power of unrequited love and the bittersweet ache of missed opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
I had so much love for you even though we never had any physical interaction
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
The love I had for you felt so unreachable and distant
You couldn't see how I adored you
You were unaware of the immense amount of love I had for you
So close, so close and yet so far
Even though we were close as friends, our love was unattainable
Carried your books from school
I did little things for you to show my admiration and love
Playin' make believe you're married to me
We pretended to be together, but it was just a game
You were fifth-grade, I was sixth when we came to be
Our love started in elementary school when we were young and innocent
Walkin' home ev'ry day over Bonnicut Bridge and Bay
We would walk home together every day, across the bridge and bay
Till we grew into the me and you who went our separate ways
As we grew older, we went our separate ways in life
Headed for city lights, climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame
I pursued my dreams and went on to become successful
I worked my fingers to the bone made myself a name
I worked tirelessly to earn recognition and success
Funny I seemed to find that no matter how the years unwind
No matter how much time passes, I can't forget about you
Still I reminisce 'bout the girl I miss and the love I left behind
I still think about you and the love I had for you that never came to fruition
All my life I will remember how warm and tender we were way back then
I will always remember the sweet and tender moments we shared from our past
Oh the feeling, sad regrets I know I won't ever forget you
I have sad regrets and will never forget the love I had for you
My childhood friend
You were my childhood friend and unrequited love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kenny Nolan, Robert Crewe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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