Eye In The Sky
The Alan Parsons Project [Eye in the Sky. 1982] 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 song "Eye in the Sky" is a warning and a message from someone who knows what you're thinking and can read your mind. The first verse is about a relationship where someone has taken chances before and is now being warned not to make any more mistakes. They are asked not to say words they might regret, and not to let their anger get the best of them. The person who knows what they're thinking is warning them that they've heard these accusations before, and they're not going to take them anymore. However, they admit that they've believed some of the lies before, and that the sun in their eyes might have blinded them to the truth.
The chorus of the song is where the "eye in the sky" comes into play. The person singing is claiming to be the "eye in the sky" who can read your mind and see everything you're doing. They are the maker of the rules, dealing with fools, and can cheat you blind. They don't need to see anymore to know what you're thinking, they already know. The second verse is a continuation of the first, where the person is warned not to leave false illusions behind, and not to cry or beg for forgiveness because the singer is not going to change their mind. They are told to find someone else who will believe their lies, because the person singing the song is not going to be fooled anymore.
In summary, "Eye in the Sky" is essentially a cautionary tale about not believing everything you hear or see. The song is a warning to be careful and not to take chances because the person singing the song has seen it all before and they know how it ends. The "eye in the sky" is a metaphor for someone who is all-seeing and all-knowing, and warns that you cannot hide from the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think sorry's easily said
Don't believe that apologizing will suffice
Don't try turning tables instead
Don't attempt to shift the blame onto me
You've taken lots of Chances before
You've made many risky choices previously
But I'm not gonna give anymore
But I'm not willing to put up with it anymore
Don't ask me
That's how it goes
Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Don't expect me to explain myself, this is just how it is, and I understand your motives
Don't say words you're gonna regret
Don't speak in haste and later regret what you've said
Don't let the fire rush to your head
Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment
I've heard the accusation before
And I ain't gonna take any more
I've been accused of wrongdoing before and I won't tolerate it again
Believe me
The sun in your Eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing
Believe me, the charisma in your eyes made some of your falsehoods convincing
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I represent a superior being, I observe you closely, and I understand your intentions and thoughts
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
I am the one who sets the standards, and I am responsible for dealing with foolish individuals who are easily tricked
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind
I don't require any further subtleties to understand your mindset, it's crystal-clear to me
Don't leave false illusions behind
Don't base your beliefs on false perceptions
Don't cry cause I ain't changing my mind
Don't become upset because I won't change my opinion
So find another fool like before
So go on and deceive another person like you have done in the past
Cause I ain't gonna live anymore believing
Some of the lies while all of the signs are deceiving
Because I'm not willing to exist any longer while buying into false narratives that are convincingly misleading
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Parsons, Eric Norman Wolfson
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@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