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Studio albums
Popped In Souled Out (1987)
The Memphis Sessions (1988)
Holding Back the River (1989)
High on the Happy Side (1992)
Cloak & Dagger (1992)
Picture This (1995)
10 (1997)
Timeless (2007)
The Journey (2021)
Angel Eyes
Wet Wet Wet Lyrics
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Sick of leaving in the morning
With the night you gave away
So now I'm gonna take that all that I can get
With those angel eyes
You make saints do sins all the time
When I said I'd catch you when you're falling
I'd have my heart open wide
And you who's not naive I thought
Say I thought I'd mend my heart
People say I'm so automatic
People say I'm not so systematic
When I'm down I'm in manual, lord
And time on time again I walk on by
With the look of love
And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa
You set me on fire baby
And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa
Come on now baby
The saddest thing I've ever seen on my tv screen
Was a dying man who died for his dream
Toughest thing I've ever heard
Was that new-born scream in this naked world
People say I'm so automatic
People say I'm not so systematic
When I'm down I'm in manual, lord
And time on time again I walk on by
With the look of love
And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa
You set me on fire baby
And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa
Come on now baby
Say I'm gonna stay home and away
Show a little loving that'll make you shine girl
Say I'm gonna stay home and away
People say that I'm so automatic
People say I'm not so systematic
When I'm down I'm in manual, lord
Been all around those edges
But ain't never been in love
Ain't never been in love before babe
Never been in love
Never been in love
Set me on fire, baby
And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa
Set me on fire, fire
And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa
Set me on fire, fire
The lyrics to Wet Wet Wet's Angel Eyes are full of intensity and passion. The song is about a man who is tired of leaving in the morning after spending the night with someone he loves. He wants to take all that he can get from the experience because he knows that with those angel eyes, he can't resist her. The woman makes him feel alive and he can't help but be pulled in by her charm.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy, with the repetition of "And with those angel eyes, whoa whoa, You set me on fire baby." This is a perfect representation of the feelings that the man has towards the woman. He feels like he is burning up inside and can't help but be drawn to her.
The lyrics also touch on deeper issues, such as the sadness that can be found in the world. The saddest thing the man has ever seen on his TV screen was a dying man who died for his dream. The toughest thing he has ever heard was that new-born scream in this naked world. This shows that while the man is consumed with his love for the woman, he is also aware of the pain and suffering in the world.
Overall, the lyrics to Angel Eyes are full of passion and intensity. They explore themes of love and heartbreak, but also touch on deeper issues in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I pay the price for cheap advice
I suffer the consequences for taking bad, inexpensive advice
Sick of leaving in the morning
Tired of waking up alone after a one-night stand
With the night you gave away
After sleeping with me, you left without a real connection
So now I'm gonna take that all that I can get
I'm going to pursue any pleasure I can find, since meaningful relationships seem unlikely
With those angel eyes
Your captivating eyes are the reason I can’t resist you
You make saints do sins all the time
Your seductive power can even make virtuous people act out of character
Say I'm gonna stay, home and away, well well
I'm claiming that I want to stay both close and distant from you
When I said I'd catch you when you're falling
I promised that I would be there to support you through thick and thin
I'd have my heart open wide
I would wear my heart on my sleeve and be vulnerable with you
And you who's not naive I thought
I believed that even a person like you, who is experienced and wise, might be capable of love
Say I thought I'd mend my heart
I hoped that I would be able to heal from past hurt with your help
The saddest thing I've ever seen on my tv screen
The most heartbreaking event I ever watched was on television
Was a dying man who died for his dream
The man who passed away trying to achieve his dream made the deepest impact on me
Toughest thing I've ever heard
The most difficult emotional experience I had was hearing a baby's first cry in a world that can be cruel
People say I'm so automatic
Others sometimes think I'm emotionless and detached
People say I'm not so systematic
Some say I don’t have a clear methodology or approach to life
When I'm down I'm in manual, lord
I feel like I'm dealing with everything all on my own when I'm at my lowest point
And time on time again I walk on by
I keep moving forward even when I'm hurting or confused
With the look of love
I carry with me the hope and desire for a real connection, despite my past experiences
You set me on fire baby
Your alluring presence ignites a passionate energy in me
Come on now baby
Let's give in to the chemistry between us and indulge in physical pleasure
Show a little loving that'll make you shine girl
Let me offer you some affection and warmth that will bring out the best in you
Been all around those edges
I have flirted with love and intimacy but never really committed to either
But ain't never been in love
Despite my romantic experiences, I have never been truly in love
Set me on fire, baby
Let me feel overwhelmed with passion and desire through your seductive presence
Set me on fire, fire
Let me experience overwhelming and intense feelings of attraction for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Henry Difford, Gary Michael Clark, Marti Pellow, Tom Cunningham, Willie Lawrence Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@onlymissbilliejo1993
His eyes were to die for and the voice is insane my fave song of all time just love it so much
@DebbieHowes-gd4wt
One of the best voices ive ever heard. You were amazing back in the day you are still amazing now so glad to have you and your music still part of my life now. Brilliant. Keep singing marty you are great. Xx❤❤xx
@sandragrove7474
He still has it after all these yrs. He can sing to me anytime. Best voice there is. Love Marti Pellow. Great band!
@juliogeordio7358
He’s pretending to sing this song
@angelaellis7932
Love his voice, his eyes do it for me .
@melissawright1979
He was so gorgeous back in the day
@alexpiva9672
One of the coolest songs ever. Time only makes it sound better and better.
@lesleyrennie8661
That guy from wet wet wet has to be one of the most handome guys ive ever seen.
@SuperJonnyboy2010
Ha, such a crush i had!!
@sebamesina5606
fantastic the wet wet wet ... 80s nights memories