In Your Eyes
Mama Lyrics


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I can do what I want
I'm in complete control
That's what I tell myself
I've got a mind of my own
I'll be alright alone
Don't need anybody else
I gave myself a good talking to
No more being a fool for you
Now that I see you
And all I remember
Is how you make me want to surrender

damn your eyes
For taking my breath away
For making me wanna say
Damn your eyes
For getting my hopes up high
For making me fall in love again
Damn your eyes

it's always the same
You say that you'll change
Somehow you never do
I believe all your lies
But look in your eyes
You make it all seem true
I guess I see what I wanna see
Or is it my heart just deceiving me
But with a look I know so well
I fall completely under you spell

damn your eyes
For taking my breath away
For making me wanna stay
Damn your eyes
For getting my hopes up high
For making me fall in love again
Damn your eyes

you keep deliberately deceiving me
Making me see what I wanna see

damn your eyes
For taking my breath away
For making me wanna say
Damn your eyes
For getting my hopes up high
For making me fall in love again
Damn your eyes
For taking my breath away
For making me wanna stay
Damn your eyes




For getting my hopes up high
For making me wanna say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mama's song In Your Eyes tell a story about a woman who was hurt by someone in the past and is now determined to remain independent and not let anyone hurt her again. She believes that she is in control of her life and does not need anyone else to make her happy. However, when she sees the person who hurt her again, all her resolve crumbles, and she realizes that she still has strong feelings for him. She blames his eyes for making her feel this way and for getting her hopes up high that things might be different this time. But in the end, she finds herself unable to resist his spell once again.


The theme of the song is the struggle between independence and vulnerability in relationships, and the power of attraction and love to overcome rational self-control. The lyrics show how difficult it can be to resist someone who has such a strong hold on your heart, even though your mind tells you it's not a good idea. The repeated refrain of "damn your eyes" expresses the singer's frustration and helplessness in the face of her own emotions.


Overall, Mama's song In Your Eyes is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the complex dynamics of love and desire, and the way they can both lift us up and bring us down.


Line by Line Meaning

I can do what I want
I have autonomy over my own life and choices.


I'm in complete control
I have power over my own life and decisions.


That's what I tell myself
I repeat this phrase to reassure myself of my own independence.


I've got a mind of my own
I have the ability to think and make decisions for myself.


I'll be alright alone
I am capable of taking care of myself without relying on anyone else.


Don't need anybody else
I am self-sufficient and do not require any companionship from others.


I gave myself a good talking to
I had a serious conversation with myself in order to gain clarity and confidence.


No more being a fool for you
I refuse to continue to act foolishly for the sake of another person.


Now that I see you
After seeing you again.


And all I remember
I recall all of our previous experiences together.


Is how you make me want to surrender
I still feel powerless to your influence.


Damn your eyes
I blame you and your alluring gaze for my current emotional state.


For taking my breath away
Your presence is overwhelming and takes my breath away.


For making me wanna say
I feel the urge to speak out against your control over me.


For getting my hopes up high
You have made me feel optimistic about our relationship, only to let me down repeatedly.


For making me fall in love again
You have once again caused me to develop feelings for you.


It's always the same
Our relationship never seems to change or improve.


You say that you'll change
You promise to improve our relationship.


Somehow you never do
You always fall short of making any meaningful changes.


I believe all your lies
I trust you despite your dishonesty.


But look in your eyes
However, I am swayed by the emotions reflected in your eyes.


You make it all seem true
Your gaze convinces me that you will make changes in our relationship.


I guess I see what I wanna see
I choose to see what I want to believe, rather than the reality of the situation.


Or is it my heart just deceiving me
Perhaps my emotions are clouding my judgement and leading me astray.


But with a look I know so well
Despite my reservations, I am still easily influenced by your alluring gaze.


I fall completely under your spell
I am completely entranced by your charisma and charm.


You keep deliberately deceiving me
You continue to intentionally mislead me.


Making me see what I wanna see
You manipulate me into seeing only what I want to believe, rather than the truth.


For making me wanna stay
Your charm and allure make me want to continue our relationship.


For taking my breath away
Your presence leaves me breathless and overwhelmed.


For getting my hopes up high
You lead me to believe that our future could be bright and fulfilling.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barbara Wyrick, Steve Bogard

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Comments from YouTube:

@16by95

This is what I call art. You are a really talented woman, and whoever edited and directed this video just perfection.

@mettenarrative

Vid Price on the edit! Camille Summers-Valli directed :) full credits in the info under the video. Was a dream team extravaganza!

@16by95

​@@mettenarrative Thank you again for this beautiful video. I hope it gets billions of views, as it truly deserves it

@sabrinagarcia2669

☝🏼 read my mind with this original comment! Just discovered her- ran into this video, First of hers I’ve heard- vibe felt like something familiar - fuckin LOVE IT! The best iSh that excites you cuz it’s so different from everything out there and it resonates- your a badass mama! 🫶🏻👌🏼❤️✨

@ivankawnartist

I searched "you the baddest" and this came up. Hmm. This song is bad in the best way possible.

@huelu982

Inclusive but not sure it’s art though… it’s like a random collage…

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@johngill7635

I’m mad that something at this level of artistic creativity isn’t getting the attention it deserves. This video is fire

@mettenarrative

you’re here!! im grateful!

@mfprr1

Agree!!

@Aetheri_Angel

It will

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