Heaven's Eyes
Liriel Lyrics
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I watch clouds roll by
Everywhere I look
I see a troubled sky
Reflecting all the sadnes
All the problems of the world
And it gets worse every day
Somewhere in the distance
All alone e hungry
Who will dry its eyes?
Born into this world
To someone much too young to know
Just what it takes?
To make a home e keep it safe
(Heaven's Eyes)
Look upon us
They can see what's in our heart
(Heaven's Eyes)
Crying for us, when we're lost
(All the world's)
Running scared
From all the fears that we've been fed
When rain falls from the sky
They're tears from heaven's eyes.
Somewhere in the streets
A young man takes a gun
Stealing precious life
by killing someone's son
Never really thinking
Only driven by his pain
Who do we blame?
How do we justify this shame?
(Heaven's Eyes)
Look upon us
They can see what's in our heart
(Heaven's Eyes)
Crying for us, when we're lost
(All the world's)
Running scared
From all the fears that we've been fed
When rain falls from the sky
They're tears from heaven's eyes.
We'd heal the world today
By letting our compassion
Lead the way
Look upon us
They can see what's in our heart
(Heaven's Eyes)
Crying for us, when we're lost
(All the world's)
Running scared
From all the fears that we've been fed
When rain falls from the sky
They're tears from heaven's eyes.
Look upon us
They can see what's in our heart
(Heaven's Eyes)
Crying for us, when we're lost
(All the world's)
Running scared
From all the fears that we've been fed
When rain falls from the sky
They're tears from heaven's eyes
In Liriel's song "Heaven's Eyes", she depicts a world struggling with sadness, trouble, and problems that seem to be getting worse every day. The clouds in the sky reflect the sadness and all the troubles of the world. The song continues to describe the pain that the world feels, especially for those who are young and vulnerable, like a hungry and crying child or someone who has lost their son due to a mindless shooting. It raises the question of who is to blame for all this wrongful killing, and how do we justify this shame?
However, the song ends on a hopeful note, stating that healing the world is possible if we all let our compassion lead the way. Heaven's eyes look upon us, showing that they can see what's in our hearts, crying for us when we're lost, and watching the world run scared from all the fears society has fed them. This section suggests that the eyes of heaven are watching over us, and they can see the good in people's hearts, even when they are struggling. Rain, in this context, is described as tears from heaven's eyes, indicating that the heavens themselves mourn the world's woes.
Overall, "Heaven's Eyes" by Liriel is a poignant and powerful song that comments on the sadness and suffering in the world, while also offering hope and a way to heal. The song calls on people to lead with compassion and look inward to find the good within themselves and others, as heaven's eyes watch over us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out the window
Observing the world outside from a physical perspective.
I watch clouds roll by
Observing the movements of the clouds in the sky.
Everywhere I look
From every direction I look towards.
I see a troubled sky
The sky is one that is problematic.
Reflecting all the sadness
Mirroring or displaying all the sorrow and misery.
All the problems of the world
The various issues that plague humanity.
And it gets worse every day
The situation keeps deteriorating with each passing day.
Somewhere in the distance
At a certain distance away from me.
There's a child who cries
A young kid who is weeping.
All alone and hungry
In solitude and occurring hunger.
Who will dry its eyes?
Who will wipe away its tears?
Born into this world
Being brought into existence on this planet.
To someone much too young to know
From a person too young and inexperienced to understand.
Just what it takes to make a home and keep it safe
What knowledge and effort are required to establish and maintain a safe dwelling place.
(Heaven's Eyes)
A reference to the insightful lens of divinity.
Look upon us
To gaze towards us.
They can see what's in our heart
The divine can perceive the contents of our hearts and souls.
(Heaven's Eyes)
A reference to the insightful lens of divinity.
Crying for us, when we're lost
The divine sheds tears for us when we feel lost or astray.
(All the world's)
A reference to the entirety of humanity.
Running scared
Acting with fear and anxiety.
From all the fears that we've been fed
From all the sources of terror that we have been exposed to.
When rain falls from the sky
When precipitation descends from the heavens.
They're tears from heaven's eyes
The downpour represents divine tears.
Somewhere in the streets
In the urban sections of a settlement.
A young man takes a gun
A juvenile male seizes a firearm.
Stealing precious life
Snatching away vital existence.
by killing someone's son
By ending the life of an individual's offspring.
Never really thinking
Acting impulsively without much thought or contemplation.
Only driven by his pain
Motivated solely by his agony and suffering.
Who do we blame?
To whom should we assign responsibility and fault?
How do we justify this shame?
How can we rationalize and explain this disgraceful occurrence?
(Heaven's Eyes)
A reference to the insightful lens of divinity.
Look upon us
To gaze towards us.
They can see what's in our heart
The divine can perceive the contents of our hearts and souls.
(Heaven's Eyes)
A reference to the insightful lens of divinity.
Crying for us, when we're lost
The divine sheds tears for us when we feel lost or astray.
(All the world's)
A reference to the entirety of humanity.
Running scared
Acting with fear and anxiety.
From all the fears that we've been fed
From all the sources of terror that we have been exposed to.
When rain falls from the sky
When precipitation descends from the heavens.
They're tears from heaven's eyes
The downpour represents divine tears.
We'd heal the world today
We could cure the planet of its sickness immediately.
By letting our compassion lead the way
By allowing our empathy and kindness to be our guide.
(Heaven's Eyes)
A reference to the insightful lens of divinity.
Look upon us
To gaze towards us.
They can see what's in our heart
The divine can perceive the contents of our hearts and souls.
(Heaven's Eyes)
A reference to the insightful lens of divinity.
Crying for us, when we're lost
The divine sheds tears for us when we feel lost or astray.
(All the world's)
A reference to the entirety of humanity.
Running scared
Acting with fear and anxiety.
From all the fears that we've been fed
From all the sources of terror that we have been exposed to.
When rain falls from the sky
When precipitation descends from the heavens.
They're tears from heaven's eyes
The downpour represents divine tears.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Paul Williams, Renee Blair
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