Angel Eyes
Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra 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.

(Short Musical Break)

I gotta find who's now the number one




And why my Angel Eyes ain't here.
'Scuse me while I disappear.

Overall Meaning

The song Angel Eyes by Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra speaks about lost love, the suffering that comes as a result of it, and the desire to move on. The first verse tells of the struggle to forget about love that is uncomfortably close, yet impossible to attain, as it is dependent on the presence of Angel Eyes. The refrain that follows in the second verse speaks to the dangers of Angel Eyes, whose radiance is irresistible, leading the singer to admit that his love is indeed mis-spent. The third verse sums up the singer's plight, offering to buy drinks for everyone, as they have all been through the heartache of lost love and the resulting desire to forget.


However, the singer himself can never forget and will always be searching for his lost love. The final musical break shows the singer's true vulnerability, as the repetition of the previous verse points to his inability to move on, as he disappears, still in search of Angel Eyes.


In general, the lyrics of Angel Eyes are an expression of the pain and acceptance of a broken heart, the dangerous allure of love, and the despair of the search for love's replacement. The song speaks to the universality of human experience and the struggles that everyone can relate to, such as heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Try to think that love's not around
I am trying to ignore the existence of love


Still it's uncomfortably near
But love is still too present to ignore completely


My own heart ain't gainin' no ground
Despite my efforts, my heart is not healing


Because my Angel Eyes ain't here
Due to the absence of my loved one, whom I call Angel Eyes


Angel Eyes that old devil sent
I refer to my loved one as Angel Eyes, though I know love can be a devilish force


They glow unbearably bright
The love between us is intense and almost unbearable


Need I say that my love's mis-spent
I know that my love and efforts are misplaced


Mis-spent with Angel Eyes tonight
I am wasting my love and affection on someone who cannot reciprocate


So drink up, drink up all you people
As a distraction, I encourage others to indulge in excess


And order anything you see
I want everyone to have a good time, regardless of expense


Have fun you happy people
I want to cheer others up, even if I can't cheer myself up


The drink, and the laugh's, on me
I'm willing to pay for everyone's drinks and make them laugh


Pardon me, but I gotta run
But eventually, I must leave


The fact's uncommonly clear
It's painfully obvious what I must do


I gotta find who's now number one
I have to figure out who has replaced me in my loved one's heart


And why my Angel Eyes ain't here.
And why my beloved Angel Eyes is no longer with me


(Short Musical Break)
A brief musical interlude


I gotta find who's now the number one
I am desperate to know who has won my loved one's devotion


And why my Angel Eyes ain't here.
And why I am alone and abandoned by my beloved Angel Eyes


'Scuse me while I disappear.
I must excuse myself and withdraw from others for a time




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

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