I Only Have Eyes for You
A Love Beyond Sight: Carly Simon's I Only Have Eyes for You
Lyrics
My love must be a kind of blind love
Expresses that the love experienced is intense and focused, possibly oblivious to other potential interests or distractions.
I can't see anyone but you
Reiterates the depth of the speaker's focus on their beloved, implying an exclusive devotion.
Are the stars out tonight?
Ponders the current atmospheric condition, specifically the presence of stars in the night sky.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
Uncertainty about the weather conditions, indicating a lack of attention to external elements due to preoccupation with the beloved.
'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
Continues emphasizing the sole attention and affection directed towards the beloved.
The moon may be high
References the height of the moon but highlights the speaker's inability to notice it due to exclusive focus on their beloved.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
Emphasizes the inability to perceive anything in the sky, further illustrating the depth of fixation on the beloved.
'Cause I only have eyes for you
Reaffirms the exclusive attention and affection the speaker feels for the beloved.
I don't know if we're in a garden
Uncertain about the surroundings, indicating a lack of awareness or concern for the environment when together with the beloved.
Or on a crowded avenue, you are here, so am I
Whether in a serene setting or a bustling street, the presence of the beloved is the focal point for the speaker.
Maybe millions of people go by
Recognizes the presence of numerous people around, but their significance fades in comparison to the beloved.
But they all disappear from view
Despite the multitude of passersby, they become insignificant as the speaker's attention remains solely on the beloved.
And I only have eyes for you
Reiterates the exclusive devotion and focus on the beloved amidst the distractions of the world.
I don't know if we're in a garden
Repeats the sentiment of uncertainty regarding the setting, underscoring the insignificance of surroundings when with the beloved.
Or on a crowded avenue, you are here, so am I
Regardless of the location, the presence of the beloved makes the setting inconsequential to the speaker's attention.
Maybe millions of people go by
Acknowledges the movement of countless individuals around, yet their presence doesn't detract the focus from the beloved.
But they all disappear from view
Despite the hustle and bustle, others fade into obscurity compared to the significance of the beloved.
And I only have eyes, yes I only have eyes
Emphasizes the exclusive attention of the speaker, stating that their eyes are solely devoted to the beloved.
I only have eyes for you, only have eyes for you
Reaffirms the singular focus and affection directed towards the beloved, emphasizing exclusivity in their attention.
Only have eyes for you, only for you
Concludes with a repetition of the unwavering devotion and exclusive focus solely on the beloved.
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