Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Angel Eyes
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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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
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.
The song "Angel Eyes" by Neil Sedaka is about the painful longing for someone who is not present, specifically, the singer's "Angel Eyes." The lyrics suggest that the singer's love for this person is unrequited and that they are struggling to move on from their feelings. When the singer says, "Try to think that love's not around/ Still it's uncomfortably near," it conveys that they are trying to distract themselves from thinking about their love, but it's still on their mind constantly. The line "My own heart ain't gainin' no ground/ Because my Angel Eyes ain't here" shows that without the presence of the person they love, their heart is not able to heal or move on.
The "Angel Eyes" themselves are described as an "old devil's sent," representing the hold that this person has over the singer. The "glow unbearably bright" suggests that this person is captivating and nearly impossible to resist. The singer even admits that their love for Angel Eyes is "mis-spent," indicating that they know that their love is one-sided but cannot help their feelings. The chorus of the song shifts to a more upbeat tone, with the singer suggesting that everyone should drink and have fun. This, however, is short-lived, as the final verse returns to the pain and longing, with the singer acknowledging that they must go and search for a new love, as long as it helps them forget about the one who is still occupying their thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to think that love's not around
Even though love seems absent, it is still present and causing discomfort.
Still it's uncomfortably near
This love is close and causing unease.
My own heart ain't gainin' no ground
Despite trying, the singer's heart is not making any progress in dealing with this love.
Because my Angel Eyes ain't here
The artist's heart is unable to move on because the person they love is not with them.
Angel Eyes that old devil sent
The person being loved is captivating and alluring, but this love is corrupting and negative.
They glow unbearably bright
This person's attractiveness is overwhelming and can't be ignored.
Need I say that my love's mis-spent
The singer acknowledges that their love for this person is irresponsible and harmful to themselves.
Mis-spent with Angel Eyes tonight
The artist is currently wasting their love on this captivating but harmful person.
So drink up, drink up all you people
The artist suggests that others should enjoy themselves, despite their own problems.
And order anything you see
People should live in the moment and do what feels right.
Have fun you happy people
The singer encourages others to enjoy themselves and live in the present moment.
The drink, and the laugh's, on me
The artist is treating others to drinks and laughter in hopes of enjoying themselves and forgetting their own personal problems.
Pardon me, but I gotta run
The singer needs to leave the situation, possibly to try and move on from their love for Angel Eyes.
The fact's uncommonly clear
The singer acknowledges that their current love situation is not ideal and they need to make a change.
I gotta find who's now number one
The singer needs to discover who they truly love the most in order to move on.
And why my Angel Eyes ain't here.
The artist is left wondering why the person they once loved is no longer with them.
`Scuse me while I disappear.
The artist is leaving the situation behind in order to move on and forget about Angel Eyes.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY BARRO, RUSSELL DIXON, JOEL N FAVIERE, ASHLEY HITTESDORF, JAKE JONES, NICHOLAS OROZCO, ERIK N RON
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