Angel Eyes
Olivia (Brazil) Lyrics


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Tossing and turning last night I was burning
For you my love
I couldn`t sleep or face one more night on my own
Somehow the wind and the rain seem to call out my name
In the still of night
The sound that I heard was your voice
And the words, oh I knew
You called me angel eyes
Child of the morning
You and I will soon be together
My darling
Angel eyes, I`ll be beside you
Through the night you called me your angel eyes

Closing my eyes I could still visualize
All those golden days
In letters you write you promise we`ll share them again
Oh darling nevertheless still I have to confess
That last night I cried
When a voice in the rain softly called out again
I`ll be home

Don`t cry my angel eyes
Child of the morning
You and I will soon be together
My darling
Angel eyes, I`ll be beside you
Through the night you called me your angel eyes




Angel eyes, child of the morning
Your angel eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Olivia's song "Angel Eyes" describe a restless night where the singer is unable to sleep, consumed by thoughts of her lover. The wind and the rain only serve to amplify her sense of loneliness until she hears her lover's voice in the still of the night, calling her angel eyes. The lyrics describe a yearning to be reunited with her lover, to relive the golden days they once shared, despite the fact that she must confess to shedding tears over their separation.


The repeated phrase "angel eyes" can be interpreted as a term of affection between the two lovers. It is a phrase that appears often in literature and film to describe someone with captivating, beautiful eyes. In this song, it serves to express the admiration and attraction the singer feels for her partner. The lyrics evoke a longing for connection, for the two lovers to be reunited and to share their lives once again.


Line by Line Meaning

Tossing and turning last night I was burning
I couldn't sleep because I was thinking of you and wishing you were with me.


For you my love
I am deeply in love with you and longing for your presence.


I couldn't sleep or face one more night on my own
I feel lonely and incomplete without you by my side.


Somehow the wind and the rain seem to call out my name
The weather reminds me of you and intensifies my desire to be with you.


In the still of night
When everything is quiet, my thoughts of you become louder and stronger.


The sound that I heard was your voice
In my mind, I heard your voice speaking to me and it brought me comfort.


And the words, oh I knew
The words you spoke were familiar and comforting to me, as if you were really there with me.


You called me angel eyes
You see me as a beautiful and heavenly creature that you cherish and adore.


Child of the morning
You believe that I bring light and joy to your life, like the sunrise brings light to a new day.


You and I will soon be together
You promise me that we will be reunited soon and that thought brings me hope.


My darling
You express your affection and tenderness towards me.


Angel eyes, I`ll be beside you
You promise me that you will be with me and support me through whatever comes our way.


Through the night you called me your angel eyes
You showed me love and affection all through the night, calling me your angel eyes.


Closing my eyes I could still visualize
Even with my eyes closed, I can still see the beautiful memories we shared together.


All those golden days
Those memories were the best, golden in color and filled with love and joy.


In letters you write you promise we`ll share them again
In your letters, you reassure me that we will relive those beautiful memories together in the future.


Oh darling nevertheless still I have to confess
Despite your loving promises, I must admit that I still feel sad and miss you deeply.


That last night I cried
My emotions overwhelmed me last night and I cried myself to sleep, missing you deeply.


When a voice in the rain softly called out again
I thought I heard your voice calling out to me in the sound of the rain, bringing me comfort even in your absence.


I`ll be home
You reassure me that you will be coming home to me soon, and I take comfort in that promise.


Don`t cry my angel eyes
You hate to see me sad and crying, and do your best to comfort me with your words.


Your angel eyes
You remind me that I am your angel eyes, your beautiful and precious treasure that you hold dear.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Earl Brent, Matt Dennis

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@pumagutten

Wow, that was truly a beautiful song! No wonder Olivia wanted to sing it in the ESC in Brighton in April 1974. I will probably play "Angel Eyes" several times this weekend and get teary eyed thinking about Olivia.😢❤

@Ts-Angel-MW

まだメジャーな人気になる前の初期の曲ですが、中学の時はじめて聴いて大好きな曲でした。Oliviaの歌声は永遠です。

@hiroshiy7400

確か山下さんのFM番組でかかっていたような・・・ 
そこから初期の彼女の歌をたくさん聞けるようになりました。Somedayやフランス語タイトルの曲など

@user-sy2xj8ru5s

あるだろうかと思って探してたどり着きました。
高1のとき、まだ「そよ風の誘惑」が出る前に、この曲が入っているアルバムを買いました。
私も、この曲が大好きでした。
涙が出そうです。

@LadyGmarilyn

I loved this song, it should have represented the UK in the Eurovision song contest, far better than "Long long live love". RIP dear lady...

@natalibera6641

Meragliosa, dolcissima donna e artista ,stupenda canzone, grazie per ogni emozione Olivia ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@some.random.baldie2111

I am thinking this would have given ABBA competition that year if this went to Eurovision. A beautiful pop ballad and Olivia has a gorgeous voice and this song plays to her strengths. Wonderful ❤️

@Fatima502

Recently saw a video of her singing this (and the other five songs shortlisted for Brighton 1974) live on the Saturday night show of the dreaded Jimmy Savile. Every one flawless, with her connecting with the camera and viewers. The sort of simple quality we don't see from today's stars. It's not surprising she went on to great things.

@lwalker8785

It was a tough year in the competition but I did prefer this song to the one we sent. For one thing I'm still listening to it.

@lolly8238

Such a great singer.
Rest in peace.

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