Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
K.Weill Lyrics
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Don't let the moon break your heart
Love blooms at night
In daylight it dies
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Oh keep your heart for me
For someday I'll return
And you know (see) you're the only one
Too many nights, too many stars
Too many moons could change your mind
If I'm gone too long
Don't forget where you belong
When the stars come out
Remember you are mine
(repeat *)
Too many miles, too many days
Too many nights to be alone
Oh please keep your heart
While we're apart
Don't't linger in the moonlight
While I'm gone
(repeat *)
The song Smoke Gets In Your Eyes was composed by Jerome Kern and the lyrics are written by Otto Harbach. However, this version of the song was arranged by Kurt Weill, which gives it a distinct melancholic and nostalgic tone. The song is essentially a love song that talks about holding on to love and not letting the stars and moon affect it. The opening line, "Don't let the stars get in your eyes," is a warning against getting overpowered by romantic illusions and to cherish the love that exists.
The song talks about how love thrives in the dark, symbolized by the stars and the moon, but with the arrival of daylight, it dies a natural death. The lyrics suggest that the only way to keep love alive is to hold on to it and not let the external forces have a say in it. The lines, "Too many nights, too many stars, too many moons could change your mind," suggest that the singer is aware of the fickleness of love and wants their lover to hold on to the idea of their love no matter what.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer promising to return and reassuring their lover that they are the only one they will ever love. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the importance of holding on to love, especially in the face of uncertainty and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Don't let the allure of other options blind you to the love we share
Don't let the moon break your heart
Don't let distance damage what we have together
Love blooms at night
Romantic feelings can intensify when the sun goes down
In daylight it dies
The passion and desire can fade when faced with reality and practicality
Oh keep your heart for me
Hold onto our love while we are apart
For someday I'll return
I promise to come back to you
And you know (see) you're the only one
You can be confident that you are the only person I love
I'll ever love
My love for you is true and unwavering
Too many nights, too many stars
Too much time apart can lead to temptation and wandering eyes
Too many moons could change your mind
Extended periods of separation can cause doubts and second guessing
If I'm gone too long
If I am away for an extended period of time
Don't forget where you belong
Remember where your heart truly lies
When the stars come out
During times when things seem uncertain and confusing
Remember you are mine
Remind yourself of our love and commitment to each other
Too many miles, too many days
Being separated by distance and time can have a toll on a relationship
Too many nights to be alone
The loneliness of time apart can be overwhelming
Oh please keep your heart
Don't let our love fade or be replaced
While we're apart
During the time we are separated
Don't't linger in the moonlight
Don't be tempted by fleeting romantic encounters while I am gone
While I'm gone
For the duration of the time I am away
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SLIM WILLET
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Mariska Delaere
No words to express how beautiful
My soul explodes with love 🥰
this makes me so dang happy
smiled the whole way through 🤗
I love Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real & I love Willie Nelson (so good to see you sir)❤️
I could listen to this beautiful song like this until daylight and then again until sunset on repeat
like forever & always
I missed you all so much ❤️
thank you from my heart
KSfan4ever
Singing a song such as this, and creating emotion in the listener, is not an easy task. It takes a skilled singer to musically phrase such a beautiful song so well, to start the phrases gently and softly on the breath, crescendo them, ebb and flow, hold out the notes, and taper the ending into a whisper. Bravo Lukas - you are a truly a skilled and wonderful singer. And the fantastic guitar playing & musical collaboration among Micah, Willie and Lukas, every one of them true artists, and the rest of the band, was exceptional and heart - healing. Thank you boys! This was exquisite.
Carol Roy
Absolutely.....well said!
Mary J Fisher
AMEN🎶
PrissyHippie
Beautifully said brother!
Elaine Reid
Helpful to us all to hear quietness in song - with such vocals as this, - and with the gang all there!! Thank you and God bless us everyone.
H. J.Flower
There’s nothing better than this right now. A balm to my soul.
spikealee Baker
!!yes!!
brentsvoice1
Absolutely magnificent!!!!! THANK YOU sooo much!!!! That made my heart so happy!!!!
Donna C
I know all these old songs by your dad. To see him with you young men...i know his heart must feel like mine, to see and hear his sons appreciate all this beautiful music he did...there are no words
Patti In NYC
😍❤😍 same!!!!