Styx is best known for the hit songs "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Babe", "Boat on the River", "The Best of Times", "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Renegade" and "Mr. Roboto". The band has had four consecutive albums certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
Evil Eyes
Styx Lyrics
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Lead vocals by Dennis DeYoung
evil eyes
stole my heart on a dark December night
souls of flame
loving her has made me half insane
in her spell
secrets I couldn't tell
were for me
and for you
once I knew
the joys of loving were for me and you
but now she's here
and with her secrets I know I'll have to bear
to let her take me
from your side
rob me of all my pride
and my love
oh sweet love
evil eyes
she's got those
evil eyes
though I'm only her friend
I know I'll love her till the end
of my life
oh sweet life
evil eyes
she's got those
evil eyes
though I'm only her friend
I know I'll love her till the end
of my life
The lyrics of "Evil Eyes" by Styx tell the story of a man who has fallen deeply in love with a woman who possesses a kind of power over him that he can't resist, even though he knows he should. He describes how her "evil eyes" stole his heart on a dark December night and that loving her has made him half-insane. He's aware that she has secrets, secrets he couldn't tell, and he knows that he will have to bear the burden of her secrets for the rest of his life. Despite her flaws and dark secrets, he knows that he will always love her till the end of his life.
Dennis DeYoung's lyrics portray a type of love that is both fascinating and dangerous. The woman is described as having the power to cast him under her spell, taking him from the side of the one he loves, robbing him of his pride, but indulging him in the joys of loving her. He knows that he should stay away, but he's trapped by her powers, and he knows that he'll love her till the end of his life. The song's dark and haunting lyrics are delivered by Dennis DeYoung in a melancholic and soulful tone, making for a captivating listen.
Line by Line Meaning
evil eyes
Referring to a person with a wicked gaze or demeanor.
stole my heart on a dark December night
Referring to falling in love with the person and feeling captivated by them during a specific moment, i.e., a dark December night.
souls of flame
Describing the passionate nature of the relationship between the singer and the person with the evil eyes.
loving her has made me half insane
Describing how the intensity of their love has affected the artist to the point of feeling unhinged.
the way she cast me in her spell
Describing how the person with the evil eyes has a way of captivating the artist and making them feel enchanted.
secrets I couldn't tell were for me and for you
Referring to secrets that the singer shared with the person with the evil eyes that are only meant for them to know.
once I knew the joys of loving were for me and you
Referring to the singer's understanding that love is meant to be shared between two people only.
but now she's here and with her secrets I know I'll have to bear
Describing how the presence of the person with the evil eyes brings the burden of their shared secrets on the artist.
to let her take me from your side
Referring to the possibility of being separated from the person they love due to the influence of the person with the evil eyes.
rob me of all my pride and my love
Referring to the potential that the artist's self-respect and love for someone might be affected by the person with the evil eyes.
oh sweet love
Expressing the singer's affection for the person he loves.
though I'm only her friend I know I'll love her till the end of my life
Describing the artist's unrequited love for the person with the evil eyes, even though their relationship is only platonic.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: DENNIS DE YOUNG
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John Hermes
I'm 24 and I love all of Styx's music. "Man of Miracles" is my favorite overall album. It has my two favorite Styx songs: this one and "Golden Lark".
lexrex3
How can a man sing so, high? I love his voice. It's really unique.
Debra Kadabra
I believe that the high harmonies weren't Dennis. JY took middle and John Curulewski (JC) had the high notes, while Dennis had the melody.
Jason Dudash
Well, whenever you hear Steve Perry's voice on the radio, take some aspirin. Or take some Tylenol, or take some Excedrin. That should take away the headache. Lol.
Belladonic Haze
@Jason Dudash Steve's voice gives me a headache
Jason Dudash
Listen to Steve Perry sing when he was with Journey. And listen to Mickey Thomas when he was with Jefferson Starship.
Supertron
Yet another track i wish Dennis would perform live once in awhile. It'd be great if he dusted off some of his more obscure work.
MetalMistress888
Beautiful singing.
Maria Bernadete Ramos Moreira
Absolutly!
2003Brad
This is the music that inspires me in our fashion deesigning. This song goes very well to a sketch that I have made of a Vampire lady...almond~shaped green eys, serious look with her Vampire teeth showing, full bangs and straight black hair...no not Elvira, she's to goofy. This was the real STYX as well as my favorite city...CHICAGO!! This is my favorite STYX music. A BIG FAN!!