Doctor My Eyes
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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And the slow parade of fears without crying
Now I want to understand
I have done all that I could
To see the evil and the good without hiding
You must help me if you can
Tell me what is wrong
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long
'Cause I have wandered through this world
And as each moment has unfurled
I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams
People go just where there will
I never noticed them until I got this feeling
That it's later than it seems
Doctor, my eyes
Tell me what you see
I hear their cries
Just say if it's too late for me
Doctor, my eyes
Cannot see the sky
Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry
The song Doctor My Eyes by Michael Jackson & Jackson Five is a plea for help from a person who has seen too much of the world and is struggling to make sense of it all. The lyrics express the idea of being too exposed to the darkness of the world and needing a doctor to shed some light and guidance. The writer asks the doctor to help him understand what he has seen, and if it was unwise to keep his eyes open all this time. He expresses the feelings of being lost in this world of chaos, and seeing too many people going about their lives unaware of what’s going around them.
The lyrics carry a sense of urgency and vulnerability, as the writer is questioning everything he has experienced in his life so far. The line “Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry” suggests that the writer has been through a lot of pain and has learned to suppress his emotions to prevent himself from being hurt. The song is a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health and how it is essential to seek help when we are struggling to cope.
Line by Line Meaning
Doctor, my eyes have seen the years
I have lived for a long time and have witnessed many things
And the slow parade of fears without crying
I have faced many fears and have managed to keep my composure despite them
Now I want to understand
However, I still seek to comprehend the things that I have seen
I have done all that I could
I have tried my best to understand the world and its people
To see the evil and the good without hiding
I have observed both the good and the bad sides of humanity without turning a blind eye
You must help me if you can
However, I am still left with questions and I need your assistance to get answers
Doctor, my eyes
I ask you, doctor, for your professional opinion
Tell me what is wrong
Can you tell me what is causing my confusion and distress?
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long
Am I to blame for my ignorance due to not closing my eyes to the harsh realities of life?
'Cause I have wandered through this world
I have traversed the earth aimlessly, seeing things but not truly understanding them
And as each moment has unfurled
As time has progressed and more events have happened around me
I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams
I have hoped to one day emerge from my state of confusion
People go just where there will
I have observed others living their lives according to their own desires
I never noticed them until I got this feeling
However, I only recently began to notice this fact, and it has brought about a feeling of urgency
That it's later than it seems
I have come to the realization that time is running out, and there is much I have yet to understand
Doctor, my eyes
Once again, I turn to you, doctor, for guidance
Tell me what you see
Can you provide me with your professional perspective on what I have experienced?
I hear their cries
I am aware of the pain and suffering that others are experiencing around me
Just say if it's too late for me
Can you tell me if it is too late for me to gain a better understanding of the world?
Doctor, my eyes
Once again, I ask for your assistance
Cannot see the sky
I am unable to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the world
Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry
Is this what I get for learning to cope with my emotions and not showing vulnerability?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACKSON BROWNE
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Doctor, my eyes have seen the years
And the slow parade of fears without crying
Now I want to understand
I have done all that I could
To see the evil and the good without hiding
You must help me if you can
Doctor, my eyes
Tell me what is wrong
Was I unwise to leave them open for so long?
'Cause I have wandered through this world
And as each moment has unfurled
I've been waiting to awaken from these dreams
People go just where they will
I never noticed them until I got this feeling
That it's later than it seems
Doctor, my eyes
Tell me what you see
I hear their cries
Just say if it's too late for me
Doctor, my eyes
They cannot see the sky
Is this the prize
For having learned how not to cry?
@nicholewaller4765
One of my favorites especially Jermaine he killed it when he came on his part. Still listening 2019 and forever 💗
@spacekadetentertainment
Yes he did!!!!!
@martynhunter3542
Yeah. Jermaine came in too early and repeated the first line but they allowed it to remain in the mix.
@JonHop1
The original is way better.
@patrickcolon8809
@@martynhunter3542 I like that ...... I like mistakes/anomalies.
@quipstr99
Never knew Jackson 5 covered this. Interesting version. I like it.
@robjones2408
A big dance floor hit in 1973. Great stuff, haven't heard it in
over forty years. TJF was a magnificent group back then.
@homersimpson7068
Ironic when you listen to the lyrics.
@rocknroll7606
I'm only 14 and I LOVEEE The Jackson 5 and Jackson Browne. I can remember my parents playing this song all the time (the Jackson Browne version)😊😊😊I just found this and literally cried cause I was soooo happy 😊 😊😊
@DanParkMusic
An amazing version I never knew existed.... It's just a great song