Eye to Eye
Sheryl Crow Feat. Keith Richards Lyrics

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Blood and wine may flow
Only love and war make history
We must share flesh and bone

But we don't share philosophy

Some people got a ways to go
Some lessons they don't ever learn
To keep your enemies close
The other cheek you soon will turn

If we don't see eye to eye
That doesn't mean that we can't try
To get along
If we don't see eye to eye
No matter what you and I
We belong together, together

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Don't lay your worries on me
I got my own to keep me company
Talk is like a worn out suit
Comes unraveled when it turns cheap

You can have all that I own
But my soul you'll never keep
I'll dig a hole and I'll call it home
'Cause I have learned how to dig deep
How to dig deep

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If we don't see eye to eye
That doesn't mean that we can't try
To get along
If we don't see eye to eye
No matter what you and I
We belong, we belong

If we don't see eye to eye
That doesn't mean that we can't try
To get along
Get along

If we don't see eye to eye
No matter what you and I
We belong together, together

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Eye to Eye" by Sheryl Crow Feat. Keith Richards speak about the idea that though people may have different beliefs and values, it doesn't mean that we cannot get along and work together. The opening lines "Blood and wine may flow, Only love and war make history" suggest that some of the biggest moments in history are based on love and war. The next lines "We must share flesh and bone, But we don't share philosophy" signify that despite sharing the same physical makeup, people can have vastly different beliefs and thoughts.

The lyrics continue with the lines "Some people got a ways to go, Some lessons they don't ever learn, To keep your enemies close, The other cheek you soon will turn," which could be interpreted in various ways. It may refer to the idea that some people are more stubborn than others and refuse to learn from their mistakes, while others may forgive and give the benefit of the doubt. Finally, the chorus emphasizes the idea that just because people don't see eye to eye, it doesn't mean that they can't still try to get along and belong together.

Line by Line Meaning

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Blood and wine may flow
Violence and alcohol may be prevalent in certain situations

Only love and war make history
Events fueled by passion are the ones that leave a lasting impact

We must share flesh and bone
As human beings, we are all made up of the same physical components

But we don't share philosophy
Individual belief systems vary greatly and can create conflicts

Some people got a ways to go
Some individuals still have much to learn and grow from

Some lessons they don't ever learn
Certain teachings may not resonate with everyone, leading to a lack of understanding

To keep your enemies close
It may be beneficial to stay aware of the actions of those who oppose you

The other cheek you soon will turn
It is possible to offer forgiveness and understanding to those who wrong you

If we don't see eye to eye
If we have differing opinions or approaches to a situation

That doesn't mean that we can't try
That should not prevent us from attempting to work together or find common ground

To get along
To have a harmonious relationship or connection

No matter what you and I
Regardless of who is involved or what the situation may be

We belong together, together
We are inherently connected and can find unity

Don't lay your worries on me
Do not burden me with your concerns or anxieties

I got my own to keep me company
I am dealing with my own personal struggles and challenges

Talk is like a worn out suit
Words and promises can lose meaning or become ineffective over time

Comes unraveled when it turns cheap
The value and sincerity of speech can decline when overused or disingenuous

You can have all that I own
Material possessions hold little value in comparison to personal values and integrity

But my soul you'll never keep
My innermost self and beliefs cannot be taken or compromised

I'll dig a hole and I'll call it home
I will create a safe and comfortable space for myself

'Cause I have learned how to dig deep
I have developed the ability to face and overcome challenges

Get along
To establish a positive, cooperative relationship

We belong, we belong
We have a shared connection and sense of belonging

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: SHERYL SUZANNE CROW, DOYLE BRAMHALL II, JUSTIN STANLEY

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