My Eyes Adored You
Longing Unspoken
Lyrics
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
Expressing admiration and affection without physical contact
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
Admiring from a great distance, emphasizing emotional distance
You couldn't see how I adored you
Not realizing the depth of admiration and love
So close, so close and yet so far
Close in proximity but emotionally distant
Carried your books from school
Symbolic gesture of care, suggesting a close connection
Playin' make believe you're married to me
Imaginary commitment to a relationship
You were fifth grade, I was sixth when we came to be
Recalling a past time when the connection began
Walkin' home every day over Bonnicut Bridge and Bay
Shared memories of walking home together
'Til we grew into the me and you who went our separate ways
Growing apart and taking different paths
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
Reiterating admiration without physical expression
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
Emphasizing the distant nature of the admiration
You couldn't see how I adored you
Reiterating the inability to perceive the depth of affection
So close, so close and yet so far
Despite closeness, emotional distance remains
Headed for city lights, climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame
Pursuing success and recognition in the city
I worked my fingers to the bone made myself a name
Hard work and dedication to achieve a reputation
Funny I seemed to find that no matter how the years unwind
Reflecting on the past and the lingering memories
Still I reminisce 'bout the girl I miss and the love I left behind
Longing for the love left behind
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
Continued admiration without physical contact
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
Stressing the distance in the admiration
You couldn't see how I adored you
Highlighting the lack of understanding of the depth of affection
So close, so close and yet so far
Despite proximity, emotional closeness remains elusive
All my life I will remember how warm and tender we were way back then
Nostalgia for the warmth and tenderness of the past
Whoa whoa yeah yeah
Expressive interjection emphasizing emotions
Oh the feeling, sad regrets I know I won't ever forget you
Regret and acknowledgment of unforgettable memories
My childhood friend
Acknowledging a lost connection with a childhood friend
My eyes adored you though I never laid a hand on you
Repeating the theme of admiration without physical touch
My eyes adored you like a million miles away from me
Underlining the vast emotional distance despite admiration
You couldn't see how I adored you
Reiterating the lack of understanding of the depth of affection
So close, so close and yet so far
Emphasizing the persistent emotional distance despite closeness
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