Angel Eyes
Murphy Mark Lyrics

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Try to think that love's not around
Still it's uncomfortably near
My own heart ain't gainin' no ground
Because my angel eyes ain't here

Angel eyes that old devil sent
They glow unbearably bright
Need I say that my love's mis-spent

Mis-spent with angel eyes tonight

So drink up, drink up all you people
And order anything you see
Have fun you happy people
The drink, and the laugh's, on me

Pardon me, but I gotta run
The fact's uncommonly clear
I gotta find who's now number one
And why my angel eyes ain't here.

I gotta find who's now the number one

And why my angel eyes ain't here.
'Scuse me while I disappear.

Overall Meaning

In Murphy Mark's song "Angel Eyes," a person expresses their feelings of heartbreak over the absence of their lover with striking imagery. The singer tries to tell themselves that love is not nearby when it is actually uncomfortably close. Their heart is not healing because their lover, who is symbolized by angel eyes, is not present. The angel eyes are referred to as something evil or devilish as they shine too bright, and the love that the singer feels for this person is thought to be mis-spent. The song suggests that the singer is in a bar, telling everyone to drink up, and have fun while he is grieving over his lost love.

The lyrics of "Angel Eyes" paint a vivid picture of heartache and loss caused by a lover's absence that one cannot escape. The angel eyes' symbolism is compelling as it represents the person's love, which is not evident in the room. The reference to drink and laughter suggests that the singer is masking his deep sadness, putting on a facade, and trying to numb the pain with alcohol. The song's tone is melancholy, but slightly bitter, and the last line " 'Scuse me while I disappear" suggests that the singer will be leaving the bar to search for his lost love, unable to endure the pain any longer.

Line by Line Meaning

Try to think that love's not around
I am trying to convince myself that love is not present in my life.

Still it's uncomfortably near
Despite my efforts, I feel love's presence constantly and it makes me uneasy.

My own heart ain't gainin' no ground
My heart is not making any progress towards being at peace without my love.

Because my angel eyes ain't here
I miss my lover and their beautiful, captivating eyes.

Angel eyes that old devil sent
My lover's eyes are so enchanting and irresistible, they must be sent by the devil himself.

They glow unbearably bright
My lover's eyes shine so brilliantly, they are blinding and overwhelming.

Need I say that my love's mis-spent
It is unnecessary to explain that my love is being wasted on someone who is not here with me.

Mis-spent with angel eyes tonight
I am spending my time and affection on my absent lover and their captivating eyes.

So drink up, drink up all you people
I am inviting everyone around me to have a good time and indulge in alcohol.

And order anything you see
I am encouraging people to order whatever they desire, and I will pay for it.

Have fun you happy people
I want everyone to enjoy themselves and be happy.

The drink, and the laugh's, on me
I will cover the cost of drinks and entertainment for everyone around me.

Pardon me, but I gotta run
I apologize, but I must leave quickly.

The fact's uncommonly clear
It is extremely obvious and unambiguous.

I gotta find who's now number one
I need to discover who has replaced my lover as the most important person in my life.

And why my angel eyes ain't here.
I am searching for answers as to why my lover is no longer with me, particularly why I cannot stare into their captivating eyes.

'Scuse me while I disappear.
Excuse me while I leave abruptly and without explanation.

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Earl Brent, Matt Dennis

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