Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Souther J.D Lyrics
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Don't let the moon break your heart
Love blooms at night
In daylight it dies
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Oh keep your heart for me
For someday I'll return
And you know (see) you're the only one
Too many nights, too many stars
Too many moons could change your mind
If I'm gone too long
Don't forget where you belong
When the stars come out
Remember you are mine
(repeat *)
Too many miles, too many days
Too many nights to be alone
Oh please keep your heart
While we're apart
Don't't linger in the moonlight
While I'm gone
(repeat *)
The lyrics to Souther J.D's "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" are a gentle plea to a lover to remain faithful and patient while they are apart. The first verse warns against letting the beauty of the night sky distract from a commitment to love, suggesting that love only flourishes at night but withers in daylight. The second verse reinforces this idea, acknowledging the potential for distance and time to change hearts, and asking the beloved not to forget where they belong when the stars shine.
The chorus repeats a refrain about too many stars, too many moons, too many nights, and too many miles that catch the eye and divide the heart. Souther J.D urgently reminds his lover to keep their heart for him while they are separated, and assures them that he will be back one day. The final line is a reminder that he loves them completely and exclusively.
Overall, the lyrics suggest an underlying anxiety about the fragility of commitment and the ways in which distance and time can erode it. It is a plea to maintain trust and loyalty in the face of temptation and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let the stars get in your eyes
Don't get too enamored with the glitz and glamour of life that you forget what's important
Don't let the moon break your heart
Don't let your emotions get the better of you and lead you down a path of heartbreak
Love blooms at night
Sometimes the most beautiful things in life can only be seen in the dark
In daylight it dies
Things that seem perfect and magical in the moment can lose their luster in the harsh light of day
Oh keep your heart for me
Stay faithful and committed to our love, even when we're apart
For someday I'll return
Our love is strong enough to withstand time and distance, and I will always come back to you
And you know (see) you're the only one
We have a special connection that no one else can match or replace
I'll ever love
My feelings for you are genuine and everlasting
Too many nights, too many stars
There are countless distractions and temptations in the world that could lead us astray
Too many moons could change your mind
Even seemingly insignificant changes can have a big impact on our thoughts and feelings
If I'm gone too long
Despite our strong feelings for each other, we may have to spend time apart
Don't forget where you belong
Remember that our love and connection is always waiting for you, no matter where life takes you
When the stars come out
The beauty of the night can be a reminder of our love and connection
Remember you are mine
Our love belongs to us and nothing can take that away
Too many miles, too many days
Physical distance and time apart can put a strain on any relationship
Too many nights to be alone
The loneliness and solitude of the night can make us yearn for human connection and companionship
Oh please keep your heart
Don't let anything or anyone come between us, no matter how tempting
While we're apart
Our distance is only temporary and won't change our love for each other
Don't't linger in the moonlight
Don't let the romantic allure of the night distract you from our love and commitment
While I'm gone
I may be gone physically, but my love and devotion remains with you
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Written by: SLIM WILLET
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@boamente460
E tudo acabou exatamente no ano de 1989.
Digo:
- As MELHORES MÚSICAS DO MUNDO.
Os MELHORES CANTORES e CANTORAS DO MUNDO;
- As MELHORES ORQUESTRAS DO MUNDO;
Os MELHORES FILMES DO MUNDO, incluindo desenhos animados;
- Os MELHORES ATORES E ATRIZES do MUNDO;
- Os MELHORES dos MELHORES dos MELHORES, ficaram para trás.
Fizeram suas histórias para sempre em por todas gerações e gerações.
Quem teve a oportunidade de ter tido a felicidade de passar por todas elas, meus parabéns.
Eu posso dizer que fui um SORTUDO, passei pelos anos 60,70 e 80 ouvindo e vendo todas as MARAVILHAS, das músicas aos filmes.
@b.jaminlee8519
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
Oh-oh-oh-oh, I, of course, replied
"Something here inside
Cannot be denied" (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
They said, "Someday you'll find
All who love are blind"
Oh-oh-oh-oh
When your heart's on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes
So, I chaffed them
As I gaily laughed
To think they would doubt our love
Yet today, my love has gone away
I am without my love (without my love)
Now, laughing friends deride
Tears, I cannot hide
Oh-oh-oh-oh
So, I smile and say
"When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes"
Smoke gets in your eyes
Smoke gets in your eyes
Smoke gets in your eyes
@BoracayADMIRER
Me and my dad watched this movie in the early 90s on TV and I really remember him telling me „If I die, play this song on my funeral“. He passed away last week on 21.01.2021 at the age of 83.
I will fulfill that wish.
@sankyo5870
he has been a more peaceful place right now, it’s okay :")
@emmanuelbarroga1661
So sorry for your lost.. May he rest in peace.. What a lovely cover.. Smoke gets in your eyes and a lovely movie!
@ameliaohagan4014
@Breanna Neis you're right nobody gives a damn. some people are so ignorant and selfish..
@discobikerAndRosie
Souther's version is so much better than the original & i rarely say that! Its my favorite oldies ditty! The dance scene made this movie!
@tellydianadayondon6534
Wishing for next generation make this kind of music again...
20s-80s are transcendal era for music....never be forgotten...
@adirondackdarling214
This is my favorite version of this song, EVER!!
@user-dg1vx6sp7y
Wowww! What a great version of this song by JD Souther! Love it!❤️
@aniehyun2433
I got his name finally ^^
@happyhankjr
Love the song, this is my favorite version. It doesn't hurt that Holly Hunter is easy on your eyes. She looks beautiful in that gown.