Brown Eyed Blues
L.T.B. Lyrics


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You look at me and baby, all you see are my blue eyes.
I'm not a man baby, all I am is what I symbolize.
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
I could love you so, (no no) I could love you so, (no no)
brown-eyed woman I could love you so.
Um, um, um. All of the years all the hate and the fears
have twisted your heart.
Now you turn away, you won't trust what I say
and it's tearing me apart.
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away baby.)
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
I could love you so, (no no) I could love you so, (no no)
brown-eyed woman I could love you so.

Yes, yes, I'm holding out my hand to you.
Darling tell me, tell me please what more can I do,
brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
I want you, I need you. (Stay away, baby.)
I'm holding out my hand. (Stay away, baby.)
I want you, I need you. (Stay away, baby.)




I'm holding out my hand. (Stay away, baby.)
I want you, I need you. (Stay away, baby.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L.T.B.'s song "Brown Eyed Blues" tell a story of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The singer, who has blue eyes, is infatuated with the titular "brown-eyed woman." However, despite their desire to love and be loved, there is an underlying theme of distance and rejection throughout the song.


In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that all the brown-eyed woman sees in them are their blue eyes, implying that she may not truly see or understand who they are as a person. This highlights a lack of connection and a sense of superficiality in their relationship. The repeated refrain of "Brown-eyed woman, stay away, baby" further emphasizes the singer's awareness of the potential obstacles and challenges they might face in pursuing this love.


The second verse delves deeper into the pain and frustration the singer feels as a result of the brown-eyed woman's hesitation and lack of trust. The years of hate and fear have left her heart twisted, causing her to be skeptical and skeptical of the singer's intentions. This mistrust tears the singer apart, accentuating the emotional turmoil they are experiencing.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more desperate, symbolized by the repetition of "I want you, I need you" and "I'm holding out my hand." They are pleading for the brown-eyed woman to give their love a chance, going against her initial inclination to stay away. The repeated refrain of "stay away, baby" now takes on a plea for intimacy, as the singer wants the brown-eyed woman to embrace their love and trust in it.


Ultimately, the lyrics express the yearning and frustration of unrequited love. Despite the singer's deep affection and willingness to love the brown-eyed woman, their efforts are met with hesitation and distance, leaving them feeling torn apart. The song beautifully captures the complexities of love and the pain that can accompany it when it isn't reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

You look at me and baby, all you see are my blue eyes.
When you look at me, all you see is a superficial characteristic (my blue eyes) rather than who I truly am.


I'm not a man baby, all I am is what I symbolize.
I feel like you only see me as a symbol or representation of something, rather than recognizing my true identity as a man.


Brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
I'm warning you to stay away, specifically addressing a woman with brown eyes.


I could love you so, (no no) I could love you so, (no no) brown-eyed woman I could love you so.
Despite the warning, I still have strong feelings for you and believe I could love you deeply, even though you may have hurt me.


Um, um, um. All of the years all the hate and the fears have twisted your heart.
Over time, the accumulated negativity, animosity, and fears have caused your heart to become distorted and hardened.


Now you turn away, you won't trust what I say and it's tearing me apart.
Your lack of trust in my words and actions devastates me, causing great emotional pain.


Yes, yes, I'm holding out my hand to you.
Despite the difficulties and misunderstandings, I am still extending my hand to you in a gesture of reconciliation and love.


Darling tell me, tell me please what more can I do, brown-eyed woman. (Stay away, baby.)
I genuinely seek your guidance and ask what else I can do to mend our relationship, expressing my affection for you as a brown-eyed woman.


I want you, I need you. (Stay away, baby.)
Even though I desire you and feel a strong emotional dependency on you, I repeat the warning for you to stay away.


I'm holding out my hand. (Stay away, baby.)
Despite my conflicting emotions, I am still offering my support and care, but also reaffirming the cautionary message to stay away.


I want you, I need you. (Stay away, baby.)
Despite the contradictory nature of my feelings, I confess my desires and dependencies while reiterating the need for distance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL

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