Eye in the Sky
The Alan Parsons Project Lyrics
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Don't try turning tables instead
You've taken lots of Chances before
But I'm not gonna give anymore
Don't ask me
That's how it goes
Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Don't let the fire rush to your head
I've heard the accusation before
And I ain't gonna take any more
Believe me
The sun in your Eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind
Don't leave false illusions behind
Don't cry cause I ain't changing my mind
So find another fool like before
Cause I ain't gonna live anymore believing
Some of the lies while all of the signs are deceiving
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind
The lyrics to The Alan Parsons Project's "Eye in the Sky" are about someone being watched and read by an all-seeing "eye," someone who is in control and can see through lies and illusions. The song's message is about standing up for oneself and not being manipulated or deceived by others. The line "Don't think sorry's easily said" suggests that apologies are not enough to make up for past mistakes and that actions speak louder than words.
The next stanza advises against speaking rashly and letting emotions cloud one's judgment. The line "I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools, I can cheat you blind" implies a certain arrogance and control, empowered by knowing more than others. The last stanza tells the person to move on because they won't be able to control or deceive the songwriter any longer.
The song plays with the metaphor of the all-seeing eye to create a sense of surveillance and the power dynamic that comes with being watched. It uses that power to turn the tables on the person being watched, accusing them of lies and illusions, all while suggesting that this is all an illusion in the first place.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think sorry's easily said
Apologies don't come easy
Don't try turning tables instead
Don't try to shift the blame
You've taken lots of Chances before
You've gambled before
But I'm not gonna give anymore
But I won't give more chances
Don't ask me
Don't question me
That's how it goes
That's how life is
Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Because I know what you're thinking
Don't say words you're gonna regret
Don't say something you will later regret
Don't let the fire rush to your head
Don't let anger take control
I've heard the accusation before
I've heard these accusations before
And I ain't gonna take any more
I won't tolerate this anymore
Believe me
Trust me
The sun in your Eyes
The way you look
Made some of the lies worth believing
Some of your lies were convincing
I am the eye in the sky
I am all-seeing
Looking at you
Watching you
I can read your mind
I know what you're thinking
I am the maker of rules
I am in control
Dealing with fools
Dealing with stupid people
I can cheat you blind
I can deceive you easily
And I don't need to see any more
I know enough already
To know that
To be certain that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind
I know what you are thinking
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Parsons, Eric Norman Wolfson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IronHeavy
Don't think sorry's easily said
Don't try turning tables instead
You've taken lots of chances before
But I'm not gonna give anymore, don't ask me
That's how it goes
Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Don't say words you're gonna regret
Don't let the fire rush to your head
I've heard the accusation before
And I ain't gonna take anymore, believe me
The Sun in your eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing
I am the eye in the sky looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more to know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
Don't leave false illusions behind
Don't cry I ain't changing my mind
So find another fool like before
Cause I ain't gonna live anymore believing
Some of the lies while all of the signs are deceiving
I am the eye in the sky looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more to know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I am the eye in the sky looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more to know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
@10hetitor
The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky (1982) Lyrics: July 17, 2021
Don't think sorry's easily said
Don't try, turnin' tables instead
You've taken lots of chances before
But I ain't gonna give anymore
Don't ask me
That's how it goes
'Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Don't say words you're gonna regret
Don't let the fire rush to your head
I've heard the accusation before
And I ain't gonna take any more
Believe me
The sun in your eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing
I am the eye in the sky, looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind
Don't leave false illusion behind
Don't cry, I ain't changing my mind
So find another fool like before
'Cause I ain't gonna live anymore
Believing
Some of the lies
When all of the signs are deceiving
I am the eye in the sky, looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind
I am the eye in the sky, looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind...
Writer(s): Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfso
@janeymckay1966
"The sun in your eyes makes some of the lies worth believing" - what a line
@danielkomorowski7966
Man, that'll break yé down
@geezz99
Indeed it is , only those in love , can know how hard it is to fall out of love .. long long way down !!
@ZackMaster98
@janeymckay1966 Agreed!!!
@HelpMeFindTheseSongs
What does that line mean??
@Kami-cw7en
Sounds like my old friend during C.E. named Nicodemus. XD
Boy, What a guyyyy..
@lukkas8652
My dad was such a music head. He loved movies/music so much. God rest his soul. 1955-2021. This song reminds me of him so much.
@cinegoth4144
R.I.P. Your Father. God bless you in your time of mourning.
@rihirdo
im sorry for Your loss my friend ,, now your father is in heaven !!
@smeggerssmeghead3100
He must of had great taste glad he passed it to you