As a songwriter, Bonoff's songs have been interpreted by other artists such as "Home" by Bonnie Raitt, "Tell Me Why" by Wynonna Judd, "Isn't Always Love" by Lynn Anderson. Also Linda Ronstadt has successfully recorded a number of her songs, including, "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me," "Trouble Again," "All My Life," "Falling Star" and "Goodbye My Friend," thus helping to introduce Bonoff to a larger audience.
In her early career, Bonoff sang background vocals for Linda Ronstadt and Wendy Waldman before releasing her debut album in 1977, titled Karla Bonoff (1977). Her other albums include Restless Nights (1979), Wild Heart of the Young (1982), New World (1988), and All My Life (a greatest hits collection) in 1999. Bonoff is best known as a songwriter, but she is also noted for her hit recording of "Personally", which reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1982. She also recorded "Standing Right Next To Me" on the "8 Seconds" movie soundtrack (1994) and "Somebody's Eyes" on the "Footloose" soundtrack (1984).
Karla's first live album was released in September 2007. This double CD includes many of her hits performed live in concert on October 24, 2004 (except for one song recorded July 30, 2005). She is backed by her touring band including Kenny Edwards (guitar, bass, mandolin, cello, vocals) and Nina Gerber (guitar) plus long time associate Scott Babcock (drums and vocals).
She is also a member of the currently inactive group Bryndle, which includes Wendy Waldman and Kenny Edwards. The band has also included Andrew Gold who left the band in 1996. The group had released three albums between 1995 and 2002.
Her songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, she herself hit 19 on the top 100 singing "Personally" written by P. Kelly. A writer from the heart, collaborated with Pete Seger and Frank Hamilton on "The Water is Wide." Although she released just four studio albums in her first 30 years as a recording artist, in 2007 she issued a well-received live album.
Somebody's Eyes
Karla Bonoff Lyrics
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He came to me
He came straight to me
Now she's gonna find
The boy is mine
He is finally mine
I've got a feeling that she won't let go
Somebody's eyes are watching
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Love is no disguise
From somebody's eyes
Love is no disguise
From somebody's eyes
Does she know how much we like to touch
Does she know how much?
Does she know just how
I love his kiss
Does she know this
I've got a feeling that she must know oh no
'Cause every time I think that we're alone
Somebody's eyes are watching
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Love is no disguise
From somebody's eyes
Love is no disguise
From somebody's eyes
I've got a feeling that she must know
'Cause everywhere my baby and me go
Somebody's eyes are watching
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Love is no disguise
From somebody's eyes, somebody's eyes are watching
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Love is no disguise
From somebody's eyes, somebody's eyes are watching
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
This song tells the story of a woman who has fallen in love with a man who was previously in a relationship with another woman. The other woman, who is described as possessive and unwilling to let him go, is watching the new couple from afar. Despite the new woman's best efforts to keep their relationship a secret, she is constantly aware that "somebody's eyes are watching". She is convinced that the other woman knows about their relationship and is waiting for the opportunity to take him back.
The lyrics depict the struggle of keeping a relationship secret while under the constant fear of being discovered. The love between the two people is no disguise from "somebody's eyes". The new woman also questions whether the previous girlfriend knows the extent of their physical relationship and how much they touch and kiss.
Overall, the song captures the feelings of excitement and fear that come with a secret relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When she set him free
After she broke up with him, he came to me
He came to me
He started a relationship with me
He came straight to me
He didn't waste any time and immediately pursued me
Now she's gonna find
Soon she will realize
The boy is mine
He is now in a relationship with me and not her
He is finally mine
I now have him as my partner
I've got a feeling that she won't let go
I sense that she still has feelings for him despite breaking up with him
'Cause every time I think that we're alone
Whenever we are alone, I feel like someone is watching us
Somebody's eyes are watching
Someone is observing us
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Someone is witnessing my love and affection for him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Someone wants to get back together with him
Love is no disguise
Love cannot hide from someone's perception
From somebody's eyes
From someone's observation
Does she know how much we like to touch
Is she aware of the physical aspect of our relationship
Does she know how much?
Does she know how much we are involved with each other
Does she know just how
Is she informed about how much we care for each other
I love his kiss
I enjoy his affectionate gestures
Does she know this
Is she aware of my emotions towards him
I've got a feeling that she must know oh no
I have a feeling that she is aware of our relationship
Cause everywhere my baby and me go
Wherever we go, someone seems to be watching us
Somebody's eyes are watching
Someone is still observing us
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Someone still wants him back
Love is no disguise
Love cannot hide from someone's perception
From somebody's eyes, somebody's eyes are watching
Someone is still watching us
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Someone is still witnessing my love and affection for him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Someone still wants to get back together with him
Love is no disguise
Love cannot hide from someone's perception
From somebody's eyes, somebody's eyes are watching
Someone is still observing us
Somebody's eyes are seeing me loving him
Someone is still witnessing my love and affection for him
Somebody's waiting to take him back again
Someone still wants him back
Love is no disguise
Love cannot hide from someone's perception
From somebody's eyes, somebody's eyes are watching
Someone is still watching us
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEAN PITCHFORD, TOM SNOW
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