Spanish Eyes
Tiffanys Lyrics
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Don't stop at every light
The wind is blowing you right through me tonight
I'm somewhere in the ozone
And I can hardly breathe
Perfume and leather baby
It's you and me together baby
What good is living in paradise
Nobody's giving me better advice
Show what you're feeling
You wouldn't be stealing
[Chorus]
Smother me with those eyes Spanish eyes
Spanish eyes, yeah
Promise me they don't lie they don't lie
They don't lie
Smother me with those eyes Spanish eyes
Spanish eyes, yeah
Cover me once or twice Spanish eyes
Spanish eyes
We fell into it baby
This mood is like a dream
The night we've waited for so long it seems
Has come, to make us crazy, and we got
No place to hide
Heroes and virgins baby
Life gets so urgent baby
Being your friend has been very nice
But I don't want to be after tonight
The moon is giving us its perfect light
The radio's beating
And the words keep repeating
[Chorus]
Baby I'll stay devoted to you dedicated
Next to you I just want to be with you baby
Maybe I'll stay devoted to you dedicated
Next to you I just want to be with you baby
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Tiffany's song, Spanish Eyes, seem to be about a passionate encounter between two people who are deeply in love with each other. The first verse opens with the singer suggesting that they take the long way home, implying that they don't want the night to end. The wind blows through the singer, perhaps conveying their heightened emotional state. The second line, "I'm somewhere in the ozone," creates the image of the singer being somewhat detached from reality, perhaps due to their intense feelings. As they ride together, the singer revels in the scent of leather and perfume, feeling like they are meant to be with the person they are with. The next few lines express a sense of abandon, suggesting that they are willing to let go of their inhibitions for the sake of this passionate encounter.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of the other person's eyes. The singer asks the other person to "smother me with those eyes," implying a desire for deeper connection and intimacy. Spanish Eyes can be interpreted as a euphemism for a certain intensity or fire. The chorus ends with the singer asking the person to "cover me once or twice," further emphasizing the idea of giving into each other's passion.
The second verse expands on the singer's emotions. They describe their mood with their partner as being like a dream, one that they have waited for a long time. As the night deepens, their passion grows more intense, and the singer is left with no place to hide from the feelings, something they seem to relish. The verse ends with the singer saying that they have enjoyed being friends but that they don't want to be just that anymore. They want something more profound, deeper, and more enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby take the long way home
Let's take a longer route home, maybe extending this precious moment we're having.
Don't stop at every light
We don't have to abide by rules and rush, just take it easy and let the moment unfold.
The wind is blowing you right through me tonight
My feelings for you are amplified and heightened, beyond the physical realm and can't be contained.
I'm somewhere in the ozone
I'm lost in this moment of pure bliss and flying high like in a dreamland.
And I can hardly breathe
The intensity of my emotions is overwhelming, and it feels like I'm suffocating.
Perfume and leather baby
I love the scent of your perfume and the feel of your leather jacket; they are unique to you and make me love you more.
It's you and me together baby
We are in this moment together, and nothing else matters. It's just us, in our bubble of love.
What good is living in paradise
What is the use of having a perfect life, without truly living it or taking risks and experiencing it to the fullest?
If you don't let yourself go once or twice
If you're too afraid to liberate yourself and give in to your desires and feelings, then you're wasting your life without experiencing its true essence.
Nobody's giving me better advice
No one can advise or influence me better than my heart, it tells me what I truly desire and what's right for me.
Show what you're feeling
Express yourself, reveal your true emotions and don't hold back.
You wouldn't be stealing
You won't be taking away from anyone by expressing yourself or loving someone; it's about you and your happiness.
Smother me with those eyes Spanish eyes
Look at me with intensity and love, revealing everything you're feeling 'til it overpowers me.
Promise me they don't lie they don't lie
Assure me with your genuine eyes that what you're revealing is true and not a lie.
Cover me once or twice Spanish eyes
Embrace me with passionate gazes and love, one or two times, and make me feel that intense connection and desire.
We fell into it baby
We inadvertently fell into this mood and state of love; it wasn't planned or calculated.
This mood is like a dream
This state of love and connection is surreal and idyllic.
The night we've waited for so long it seems
This is the night we've been anticipating for a while, and it was worth the wait.
Has come, to make us crazy, and we got
This moment of love and passion will drive us insane with desire and willpower.
No place to hide
In this heightened state of love and passion, there's no room for secrets or hiding our feelings.
Heroes and virgins baby
Reference to characters of the past; we are creating our love story, something beautiful and pure.
Life gets so urgent baby
The urgency of life and love are in tandem when this heightened state kicks in.
Being your friend has been very nice
Our friendship is lovely, but something else arises when we're alone together and engulfed in a moment of love.
But I don't want to be after tonight
I don't want things just to continue as they are, I want something more and different with you from this moment on.
The moon is giving us its perfect light
The moon provides the perfect setting and ambiance for our moment of love and connection.
The radio's beating
Music is always there in the background, amplifying our feelings and moment.
And the words keep repeating
Repeating words speak to our constant and consistent feelings of love overpowering everything else.
Baby I'll stay devoted to you dedicated
I will remain loyal and dedicated to you, with my time and emotions.
Next to you I just want to be with you baby
My only desire is to be next to you and in this moment of love always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERT KAEMPFERT, CHARLES SINGLETON, EDDIE SNYDER
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