Bloodshot Eyes
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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You tell me that you love me, then you roll those big brown eyes
When I saw you last week, your eyes were turnin' black
Go find the guy that beat you up - ask him to take you back
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
I can tell you've been out on a spree
Well it's plain that you're lyin'
When you say that you've been cryin'
I used to spend my money, to make you look real sweet
I wanted to be proud of you when we walked down the street
Now don't ask me to dress you up, in satin and in silk
Your eyes look like two cherries in a glass of bottled milk
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
I can tell you've been out on a spree
Well it's plain that you're lyin'
When you say that you've been cryin'
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
So I guess our little romance has finally simmered down
You should join the circus, you make a real good clown
Your eyes look like a roadmap, I'm scared to smell your breath
You better shut your peepers before you bleed to death
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
I can tell you've been out on a spree
Well it's plain that you're lyin'
When you say that you've been cryin'
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
The lyrics to Pat Benatar's "Bloodshot Eyes" paint a picture of a disillusioned lover who has grown tired of their partner's deceitful behavior. The song's narrator is no longer willing to put up with their partner's lies and drunken antics, as evidenced by his admonitions to "go find the guy that beat you up" and "join the circus, you make a real good clown."
Despite their partner's attempts to win them back with declarations of love and big, brown eyes, the singer is unmoved. He is not blinded by appearances but sees through their partner's falsehoods with 20/20 vision. He is no longer willing to play their game of make-believe and is ready to move on with his life. The final repetition of the song's title phrase, "Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me," serves as a mantra for the singer's newfound clarity and self-respect.
Overall, "Bloodshot Eyes" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of loving and trusting someone who is not worthy of our affection. It shows us that love can be blinding, but it is important to open our eyes and see the truth before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Now just because your pretty, and you think you're mighty wise
Just because you're attractive doesn't mean you're smart
You tell me that you love me, then you roll those big brown eyes
You're not being sincere with me, despite claiming to love me
When I saw you last week, your eyes were turnin' black
You got into a fight recently that caused your eyes to turn black
Go find the guy that beat you up - ask him to take you back
You should go back to the person who hurt you in the first place
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me
Stop trying to manipulate me with your bloodshot eyes
I can tell you've been out on a spree
I can tell that you've been drinking or doing drugs excessively
Well it's plain that you're lyin'
It's obvious that you're not telling the truth
When you say that you've been cryin'
Your tears seem insincere to me
I used to spend my money, to make you look real sweet
I used to invest in your appearance to make you look good
I wanted to be proud of you when we walked down the street
I wanted to show you off to others and feel proud of you
Now don't ask me to dress you up, in satin and in silk
I don't want to invest any more time or money into your appearance
Your eyes look like two cherries in a glass of bottled milk
Your eyes look bloodshot and unpleasant
So I guess our little romance has finally simmered down
Our relationship has finally come to an end
You should join the circus, you make a real good clown
You're acting silly and ridiculous, like a circus clown
Your eyes look like a roadmap, I'm scared to smell your breath
Your eyes look like they've been through a lot and your breath probably smells bad
You better shut your peepers before you bleed to death
Stop rolling your eyes or you'll hurt yourself
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUTH HALL, HANK PENNY
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