Light In Your Eyes
Sheryl Crow Lyrics


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Something is happenin'
Everything's different,
But everything is fine, yeah

And this is the good stuff,
And yesterday is only what you leave behind
It's only in your mind
[Chorus]
You gotta talk to the one who made you
Talk to the one who understands
Talk to the one who gave you
All the light in your eyes
All the light in your eyes

No use pretendin'
You never existed
'Till you saw the light, yeah

You're just beginning
You haven't missed it, it's all ahead of you,
And you know what to do

[Chorus]

Here comes the world and,
She is beautifully mysterious
She's got it all and you say,
Give it to me

Nobody's happy
That's not the world I knew inside
Where everybody hides

[Chorus]

You gotta talk to the one who loves you
Talk to the one who understands
Talk to the one who gave you
All the light in your eyes
All the light in your eyes

Yeah, thank you, thank you
Yeah, everything great and small
Yeah, thank you, thank you
For the light in your eyes

Yeah, thank you, thank you
Yeah, everything great and small
Yeah, thank you, thank you,




For the light in your eyes
For the light in your eyes

Overall Meaning

In Sheryl Crow's "Light in Your Eyes," the singer reflects on life's mysteries and the power of spirituality. The song begins with Crow recognizing that something in her life has changed, yet she remains content and reassured that everything is under control. She suggests that the good things in life are only appreciated when one leaves behind the past and lives in the present. She also implies that life's struggles are mere mind games and require a different level of consciousness to overcome.


In the chorus, Crow emphasizes the need to connect with the divine source and to talk to the One who gave the light in our eyes. This line can be interpreted both literally and metaphorically, certain listeners might take it as literally talking with God or spiritually reaching out for a particular source of comfort. Crow emphasizes the importance of talking to the one who truly loves and understands us.


The second verse suggests that life is not about pretending we are someone else but embracing our authentic selves. Crow notes that nobody can be satisfied with everything in the world, but it is essential to accept the beauty of life’s mysteries. Life has its way of unfolding itself, and we should not let our prejudices, past experiences, or any unnecessary fears stop us from enjoying it to the fullest. At the end of the song, Crow expresses gratitude for everything in her life, both good and bad, and thanks the source of all the light in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Something is happenin'
A change is taking place.


Everything's different,
Things are not the same as before.


But everything is fine, yeah
Despite the changes, everything is going well.


And this is the good stuff,
This new phase is enjoyable and positive.


And yesterday is only what you leave behind
The past is behind you and should not hold you back.


It's only in your mind
The past only exists in your thoughts and memories.


[Chorus] You gotta talk to the one who made you
You need to communicate with your creator.


Talk to the one who understands
Connect with someone who empathizes with you.


Talk to the one who gave you
Reach out to the one who bestowed blessings upon you.


All the light in your eyes
All the positive energy and passion that drive you forward.


No use pretendin'
There is no point in pretending to be someone you are not.


You never existed
If you do not follow your true self, you are living a false life.


Till you saw the light, yeah
Until you realized what truly matters in life.


You're just beginning
You are new to this journey.


You haven't missed it, it's all ahead of you
You haven't missed any chance as life is still full of opportunities.


And you know what to do
You have a clear sense of direction.


[Chorus] You gotta talk to the one who loves you
You need to speak to someone who cares about you.


Yeah, thank you, thank you
Gratitude for everything in life.


Yeah, everything great and small
Appreciating all aspects of life, no matter how small.


For the light in your eyes
Expressing appreciation for the positive energy that motivates you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, SHERYL SUZANNE CROW

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