I Saw
Six and the Sevens Lyrics

It was late last night
The events being described occurred during the late hours of the previous evening.

I was feeling something wasn't right
The singer felt uneasy or uncomfortable about something happening or about to happen.

There was not another soul in sight
No other person was present in the immediate vicinity or visible to the singer.

Only you, only you
The only other person present or visible to the artist was the person being addressed.

So we walked along,
The artist and the person being addressed proceeded to move forward or continue walking.

though I knew there was something wrong
Although unclear about what was wrong, the singer sensed that there was something amiss.

And the feeling hot me oh so strong about you
The singer experienced a powerful emotion related to the person they were with at that moment.

Then you gazed up at me and the answer was plain to see
The artist perceived that the person they were with was interested in them based on the way they were looking at them.

'Cause I saw the light in your eyes
The artist saw a positive and glowing expression on the other person's face that indicated interest, possibly love or affection.

Though we had our fling
Although the relationship between the artist and the person being addressed was likely a brief or casual one.

I just never would suspect a thing
The singer had no reason to suspect or imagine that the other person might have deeper feelings for them.

'Til that little bell began to ring in my head
The artist became aware of the other person's feelings only when a sign or realization began to develop in their mind.

But I tried to run,
The singer initially attempted to distance themselves from the situation or relationship.

though I knew it wouldn't help me none
The singer recognized that running away would not solve any problems or prevent further emotions from developing.

'Cause I couldn't ever love no one, or so I said
The singer had previously convinced themselves that they were incapable of feeling deep love or romantic attachment for anyone.

But my feelings for you
The artist's emotions for the other person they were walking with were strong and significant.

were just something I never knew
The artist was not aware of the extent of their feelings or how strongly they would develop.

'Til I saw the light in your eyes
The realization of the depth of the singer's sentiments occurred when they saw the expression on the other person's face.

But I love you best
The singer loves the other person more than anyone else they have ever loved or could ever love.

It's not something that I say in jest
The statement of love is not a joke or made in insincerity.

'Cause you're different, girl, from all the rest
The person being addressed is unique and special compared to all other people the artist has known.

In my eyes
The artist views the person they love as being beautiful, kind, or perfect in some way.

And I ran out before but I won't do it anymore
The singer had previously left or ended things with the other person, but this time, they plan to stay and commit to the relationship.

Can't you see the light in my eyes
The artist's expression or demeanor has changed to communicate their love and commitment, possibly reflecting some of the same feelings they had noticed in the person they were walking with earlier.