Angel Eyes
Theresa Sokyrka Lyrics


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Try to think that love's not around
Still it's uncomfortably near
My poor old heart ain't gaining no ground
Because my angel eyes ain't here

Angel eyes, that old Devil sent
They glow unbearably bright
Need I say my love's mispent
Mispent my angel eyes tonight

So drink up all you people
Order anything you see
And have fun you happy people
The drinks and the laughs on me yeah

Pardon me but I've gotta run
The fact's uncommonly clear
Gotta find who's number one
And why my angel eyes ain't here yeah

So drink up all you people
Order anything you see
And have fun you happy people
The drinks and the laughs on me yeah

Pardon me but I've gotta run
The fact's uncommonly clear
Gotta find who's number one
And why my angel eyes ain't here

Angel eyes
Where have you gone angel eyes
Angel eyes don't leave me here
Don't leave me here angel eyes





Yeah why my angel eyes
They ain't here

Overall Meaning

The song "Angel Eyes" by Theresa Sokyrka speaks about the pain and longing that comes with missing someone you love. The first verse communicates the struggle of trying to ignore the presence of love even when it's not around, which only serves to make the absence even more unbearable. The lyrics "My poor old heart ain't gaining no ground, Because my angel eyes ain't here" demonstrate that despite the best efforts to move on, the love that is missed remains ever-present.


The chorus describes the titular "Angel Eyes" as a temptation sent from the Devil himself that shines too bright, and the subsequent lines express remorse at having wasted love on someone who has not reciprocated. This realization is bittersweet, as it acknowledges the hurt of unrequited love while also undeniably missing the person who has caused this pain.


The final verse conveys a sense of determination to seek out the cause of the pain and the absence of the beloved. The singer must find out why their love is not present, and the refrain of "why my angel eyes, they ain't here" echoes the overall sense of mystification that comes when trying to understand the loss of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Try to think that love's not around
Even though love may not seem to be present, it is still felt and affects me deeply.


Still it's uncomfortably near
The feeling of love is close by, but it causes discomfort because it is not reciprocated.


My poor old heart ain't gaining no ground
My heart is not making any progress in finding love or getting over heartbreak.


Because my angel eyes ain't here
The absence of my lover's eyes, which were once like angels to me, is causing my heartache.


Angel eyes, that old Devil sent
The beautiful eyes of my lover are both heavenly and alluring, but have proven to be a temptation and a curse.


They glow unbearably bright
The intensity of my lover's gaze is difficult to sustain, and I am left feeling overwhelmed by its brilliance.


Need I say my love's mispent
It should be clear that my love has been wasted on someone who does not or cannot return it.


Mispent my angel eyes tonight
Tonight, I have spent my time and attention on my lover's eyes instead of on finding someone who reciprocates my love.


So drink up all you people
Enjoy yourselves, everyone, and indulge in whatever you want to drink.


Order anything you see
Don't worry about the price or what others may think; indulge your desires and be happy.


And have fun you happy people
I want to see everyone enjoying themselves without reservation or worry.


The drinks and the laughs on me yeah
I will pay for the drinks and encourage everyone to have a good time with me.


Pardon me but I've gotta run
Excuse me, but I must leave.


The fact's uncommonly clear
It is obvious that I must find someone who loves me back, because my current situation is painful and hopeless.


Gotta find who's number one
I need to find someone who loves me unconditionally and makes me feel like I am their top priority.


And why my angel eyes ain't here yeah
I need to understand why my lover is not with me, and what I can do to find happiness again.


Angel eyes
My lover's eyes that mesmerize and torment me.


Where have you gone angel eyes
I miss and long for my lover and their eyes that were once like angels to me.


Angel eyes don't leave me here
I am desperate for my lover to stay with me and not abandon me in my heartache.


Don't leave me here angel eyes
I need my lover's comfort and affection in order to feel happy and complete.


Yeah why my angel eyes
Why have my lover's eyes, which were once so comforting and beautiful, caused me so much pain and heartache?


They ain't here
My lover is not with me, and their absence is causing me great sadness and longing.




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Willow Martin

So true.

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