He studied music composition at the University of Toronto, winning there the Glenn Gould Composition Scholarship in 1985. Mychael also served for five years as composer-in-residence at the McLaughlin Planetarium in Toronto (1987-1992). Works for dance include music for Dead Souls (Carbone Quatorze Dance Company, directed by Gilles Maheu 1996), and a score for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Gita Govinda (2001) based on the 1000-year-old classical Indian erotic poem, with choreographer Nina Menon.
Recent projects include Deepa Mehta's Water, Atom Egoyan's Where the Truth Lies, Terry Gilliam's Tideland, and Bennett Miller's Capote.
Smoke gets in your eyes
Mychael Danna Lyrics
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My true love was true
I of course replied
Something here inside cannot be denied
They said "someday you'll find all who love are blind"
When your heart's on fire,
You must realize, smoke gets in your eyes
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
(Smoke gets in your eyes, smoke gets in your eyes)
Smoke gets in your eyes
The lyrics to Mychael Danna's "Smoke gets in your eyes" tell a story of lost love and the realization that even though love may feel real and true, it can still fade away. The song begins with the singer being questioned about how they knew their love was true. The singer responds by saying that there was something inside that they could not deny, something that made them certain of their love.
However, others warn the singer that eventually all who love may become blind to the reality of their relationship. As the song progresses, we learn that the singer's love has indeed flown away, leaving them without the joy and happiness they once felt. The love that once burned so brightly in their heart has now dissipated, and they are left with smoke in their eyes – a metaphor for the lingering pain and memories that remain after a relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
They asked me how I knew
Someone inquired how I had knowledge
My true love was true
That my soulmate was genuinely in love with me
I of course replied
Naturally, I answered back
Something here inside cannot be denied
There is an undeniable feeling inside me
They said "someday you'll find all who love are blind"
Others believe that love can be blinding
When your heart's on fire,
During passionate moments
You must realize, smoke gets in your eyes
It can be difficult to see clearly
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
I joked and laughed to dismiss their skepticism
To think they could doubt my love
It seemed ridiculous for anyone to question my affection
Yet today my love has flown away,
My love has departed me
I am without my love
I am alone without my lover
Now laughing friends deride
My previously laughing friends now scorn me
Tears I cannot hide
It is difficult for me to conceal my sorrow
So I smile and say
In response I smile and make a statement
When a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes
When a beautiful relationship ends, it clouds one's perception
(Smoke gets in your eyes, smoke gets in your eyes)
The phrase 'smoke gets in your eyes' is repeated to emphasize its significance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
joni baloney
My favorite version of this wonderful song, too! omg thanks for uploading it!! the muted horns are sublime, and Alison has a fabulous voice.
Marília Israel
it's my favorite version of this song!!! Thank you <3
Sarah Regnault
Amazing voice she is too fantastic
Ralph Otero
This is my favorite version of this classic song
Jean Rivard Bertrand
Perfect song for her voice...
Verdi Rosi
ALISON JIEAR BRAVA!
Christos Kotorenis
Perfect