Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Maria Augusta Lyrics

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They ask me how I knew
My true love was true
I of course replied
Something here inside
Cannot be denied
They said someday youÂ´ll find
All who love are blind
When your heart's on fire

You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
So I smile and say

When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maria Augusta's song "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" express the universal experience of heartbreak and loss. The singer starts by asserting her unwavering belief in her true love, a feeling so strong that it cannot be denied. However, her friends warn her that love can sometimes make people blind and that she will eventually realize that her love is not true. When the relationship ends and her love flies away, the singer finds herself unable to hide her tears, and her friends mock her for her naivety. Nevertheless, she puts on a brave face, acknowledging that the intense feeling of love can often turn into a painful memory that can bring tears to one's eyes.

The lyrics of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" can be interpreted in many ways, yet the most common interpretation associates love and fire with the smoky haze one experiences when falling in love. The singer's heart is on fire, and smoke has gotten in her eyes, blinding her to the reality of the situation. When the flames die down, the smoke clears, and she sees things more clearly. The song carries a poignant message about the fleeting nature of love, and how a love once burning bright can soon turn into the ashes of memories.

Line by Line Meaning

They ask me how I knew
Asking what made me realize that my love was true.

My true love was true
The person was my only true, genuine love.

I of course replied
I responded with certainty and confidence.

Something here inside
I felt it deep within my heart and soul.

Cannot be denied
It was undeniable and impossible to ignore.

They said someday you'll find
Others warned me that someday I may learn the truth.

All who love are blind
They cautioned that love can sometimes cloud one's judgment.

When your heart's on fire
When you're deeply in love, infatuated.

You must realize
It is important to recognize and understand.

Smoke gets in your eyes
There are things you may overlook when blinded by love.

So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
I dismissed their warnings and laughed off their doubts.