Behind Your Eyes
Jon Foreman Lyrics


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If you let your feelings go, dear
It's scary what you'll find
I find I'm on your street, dear
And you're always on my mind

And no one need to know
That you let me in tonight
That you let me see the world
That you let me see the world
Behind your eyes

I want to see us work, dear
To reach the other side
Our treachery is love, dear
We're on both ends of the fight

We're fighting for ourselves
Fighting for our lives
Would you let me see
The world behind your eyes

And no one needs to know
How scared we are tonight




Would you let me see the world
Behind your eyes

Overall Meaning

In Jon Foreman's song Behind Your Eyes, the lyrics describe a relationship filled with tension and a desire to truly understand one another. The line "If you let your feelings go, dear, it's scary what you'll find" illustrates a fear of vulnerability and opening up to one another. But despite this fear, the singer finds themselves constantly thinking about the person they are talking to, suggesting a deep connection.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of treachery in love, as both parties in the relationship are fighting for themselves and their own survival. Despite this, they express a desire to work together and reach "the other side" together. The line "Would you let me see the world behind your eyes" speaks to the longing for true intimacy and understanding in the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of Behind Your Eyes convey the complexity of human relationships and the importance of vulnerability and understanding in achieving true connection with another person.


Line by Line Meaning

If you let your feelings go, dear
When you let go of your emotions and open up to me


It's scary what you'll find
It can be frightening to be vulnerable and honest


I find I'm on your street, dear
I feel a strong connection to you


And you're always on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you


And no one need to know
We can keep our relationship private


That you let me in tonight
That you opened up to me and let me see the real you


That you let me see the world
That you showed me your perspective and experiences


Behind your eyes
Through your eyes and thoughts


I want to see us work, dear
I want to see our relationship grow and improve


To reach the other side
To overcome our challenges and struggles together


Our treachery is love, dear
Our struggles in love are worth it


We're on both ends of the fight
We both have our own battles in this relationship


We're fighting for ourselves
We are each fighting for our own happiness and well-being


Fighting for our lives
This relationship is important and worth fighting for


Would you let me see
Can you be vulnerable with me and show me?


The world behind your eyes
Your unique perspective and life experiences


And no one needs to know
We can keep our relationship private and safe


How scared we are tonight
Even though we are scared, we can find comfort in each other


Would you let me see the world
Will you trust me and be open with me?


Behind your eyes
Through your perspective and life experiences




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Leonardo Leocadio

If you let your feelings go, dear
It'll scare you what you'll find
I find them on your street, dear
And you're always on my mind

No one needs to know
That you let me in tonight
That you let me see the world behind your eyes
Behind your eyes

I want to see us work, dear
To reach the other side
My treachery is love, dear
We're on both ends of the fight

We're fighting for ourselves
We're fighting for our lives
Would you let me see the world behind your eyes?
Behind your eyes
Behind your eyes

No one needs to know
How scared we are tonight
Would you let me see the world?
Would you let me see the world? (behind your eyes)
Would you let me see the world behind your eyes?
Behind your eyes
Behind your eyes



All comments from YouTube:

RL Day

💛💛💛
To Love is to make
ourselves vulnerable...
Thank you, Jon
💛💛💛

SuperMikeEasy

The guitar is so legit in this song! Jon you are so great!

NotMyDivision

I tried to learn it but then I was like...I am not Jon. I'll wait until I meet him and he can show me to play it!!!

SuperMikeEasy

That would be a dream come true.

Doug McFall

And the percussion is boss

Suzanne zito

Thank you 💓 for this Epic piece of your soul! Everything part of it is just perfection! Just found out about youuu & u ⚡️up my whole day! Ya I am on bout 8 times replay ....SICK!! Thank youuu Soul brother for sharing your masterpiece! I saw a glimpse of your world! Namaste ~🤍🙏

Denise S. Araújo

Que Música linda! OMG

demonfox13

No one needs to know that you let me in the night. That you let me see the world behind your eyes.

Leonardo Leocadio

If you let your feelings go, dear
It'll scare you what you'll find
I find them on your street, dear
And you're always on my mind

No one needs to know
That you let me in tonight
That you let me see the world behind your eyes
Behind your eyes

I want to see us work, dear
To reach the other side
My treachery is love, dear
We're on both ends of the fight

We're fighting for ourselves
We're fighting for our lives
Would you let me see the world behind your eyes?
Behind your eyes
Behind your eyes

No one needs to know
How scared we are tonight
Would you let me see the world?
Would you let me see the world? (behind your eyes)
Would you let me see the world behind your eyes?
Behind your eyes
Behind your eyes

Gustavo

you're amazing and your songs are just beautiful

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