Teng was known for her folk songs and romantic ballads. Many became standards in her lifetime, such as "When Will You Return?" (何日君再來) and "The Moon Represents My Heart" (月亮代表我的心).[1] She recorded songs not only in her native Mandarin but also in Taiwanese, Cantonese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and English.
Teng, a lifelong sufferer from asthma, died in 1995 from a severe respiratory attack while vacationing in Thailand. She was 42.
Smoke gets in your eyes
Teresa Teng Lyrics
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邓丽君
They asked me how I knew my true love was true
Oh
I of course replied
something here inside cannot be denied
They said someday youll find all who love are blind
Oh When your hearts on fire
So I chaffed them
and I gaily laughed to think they could doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide Oh
So I smile and say
when a lovely flame dies smoke gets in your eyes!
So I chaffed them
and I gaily laughed to think they could doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide 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 smoke gets in your eyes）
In Teresa Teng's rendition of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," the lyrics convey the pain of lost love and the disappointment that can arise when it fades. The song begins in a hopeful tone, with the singer proclaiming her love and the certainty that it is true. However, others warn her that love can be as blind as it is passionate and that she may someday find herself disillusioned. The song then takes a somber turn, as the singer reveals that her love has left her and all she is left with are tears and loneliness. She consoles herself with the knowledge that this is simply the nature of love: when a flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes, and all that's left is heartache.
The song's lyrics are poignant and relatable, exploring the human experience of love and loss. The repetition of the phrase "smoke gets in your eyes" serves as a metaphor for the pain that lingers after a relationship has ended. The lyrics suggest that, even though love can be fiery and passionate, it can also be fleeting and unpredictable, leaving us with only the memories of what we once had.
Line by Line Meaning
They asked me how I knew my true love was true
Someone asked me how I knew that my love was true
Oh
Expressing sigh or exclamation
I of course replied
I replied without a second thought
something here inside cannot be denied
I have a strong feeling inside me that I cannot deny
They said someday youll find all who love are blind
People say that those who are in love are blind
Oh When your hearts on fire you must realize smoke gets in your eyes
When you are in love and passionate about it, you need to remember that there are times of trouble and difficulty ahead
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed to think they could doubt my love
I made fun of them and laughed because I thought it's silly for them to doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away I am without my love
But now, my love has left me and I am alone
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide Oh
Now my friends make fun of me when they see me cry
So I smile and say when a lovely flame dies smoke gets in your eyes!
So I put on a smile and tell them that when a beautiful and passionate relationship ends, it can be hurtful and difficult to move on
smoke gets in your eyes
This line repeats the main theme of the song, which is that love can be difficult and sometimes even painful
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
I of course replied
Something here inside
Cannot be denied
They said someday you'll find
All who love are blind
When your heart's on fire
You must realise
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed and I gaily laughed
To think they would doubt my love
Yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
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.
@lizheng3126
They asked me how I knew他們問我何以知道
My true love was true我的真愛是真實的
Oh, I of course replied 喔 我當然回答道
Something here inside cannot be denied 在這裏面有些事情是無法否認的
They said someday you'll find 他們說有一天你就會發現
All who love are blind 所有戀愛的人都是盲目的
Oh, when your heart's on fire 喔 當你心裏著火時
You must realize 你必須明瞭
Smoke gets in your eyes煙霧會燻入你眼睛
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed 所以我就戲弄他們 然後我興高采烈地笑著
To think they could doubt my love 想到他們會懷疑我的愛情
Yet today my love has flown away 但今日我的愛情飛走了
I am without my love 我沒有了愛情
Now laughing friends deride 現在笑我的朋友開始嘲笑我
Tears I can not hide 眼淚是我所不能隱藏的
Oh, so I smile and say 喔 所以我笑笑就說
When a lovely flame dies 當一個可愛的火焰熄滅時
Smoke gets in your eyes煙霧就會燻入你眼睛
Smoke gets in your eyes煙霧就會燻入你眼睛
英文學習
chaffed=戲弄；gaily=gay的副詞=興高采烈地；I am without=我沒有了…；deride=嘲笑
@user-mt5kx3tr7x
艶っぽいステキな歌声
@richardlehwald7354
beautiful
@jeffreynelson2660
Beautiful and great voice
@VirgilioGarcia
The beauty of Teresa Teng inside and outside make this song interesting with Smoke Gets in Your Eyes which means loneliness creeping inside because of her break up with her boyfriend and now without her love, she can't help but cry. What a beautiful song. From Teresa Teng Fans Club Philippines FB page.
@jmrodas9
Beautiful. Whenever I hear Teresa Teng sings I think: What more can one ask? Her beautiful voice is a caress to one´s ears.
@anneash1408
Thank you very much for sharing this lovely sweet soothing beautiful English song. Love The One THE ONLY ANGEL TERESA TENG 🙏❤️
18/11/2021
@jmrodas9
She sang like an angel, no doubt about it. She had a charisma few singers have and for that reason she has been one of my favorite singers of all time. One of those songs that are really worth to hear and enjoy.
@woodypulp2662
Everyone has his own preferred singer(s) and Teresa Teng has been my most favored singer/performer so far. I regard her as an angel who brought hope and happiness into people's lives. Should she look down from Heaven she would be very pleased to see that she is still being loved and sorely missed by so many.
@virgiliotan8406
Just discovered this incredible singer and no words come to mind for her great rendition of English love songs. What an untimely loss!
@rickyboy5274
Timeless...