Angel Eyes
Yearning in Jazz: Unveiling the Tale Behind 'Angel Eyes'
Lyrics
Try to think that love's not around
Trying to convince oneself that love is absent or not present.
Still it's uncomfortably near
Despite the attempt, the feeling of love is uncomfortably close.
My own heart ain't gainin' no ground
The speaker's own emotions or romantic prospects are not improving.
Because my Angel Eyes ain't here
The reason for the emotional struggle is the absence of someone referred to as "Angel Eyes."
Angel Eyes that old devil sent
"Angel Eyes" is described as a tempting and alluring figure, possibly with a dark side.
They glow unbearably bright
The captivating nature of Angel Eyes is emphasized, shining brightly and irresistibly.
Need I say that my love's mis-spent
The speaker acknowledges that their love for Angel Eyes has been wasted or misdirected.
Mis-spent with Angel Eyes tonight
The speaker expresses regret for spending time with Angel Eyes on this particular night.
So drink up, drink up all you people
An invitation for others to drink and enjoy themselves, possibly to numb the pain of unrequited love.
And order anything you see
Encouragement to order anything they desire.
Have fun you happy people
A wish for happiness among the people present.
The drink, and the laugh's, on me
The speaker offers to pay for the drinks and laughter.
Pardon me, but I gotta run
The speaker apologizes and expresses the need to leave the current situation.
The fact's uncommonly clear
The truth of the situation is clear to the speaker.
I gotta find who's now number one
The speaker is determined to find out who has taken the place of Angel Eyes as the number one person in their life.
And why my Angel Eyes ain't here.
The speaker reflects on why Angel Eyes is not present, suggesting a sense of loss or heartbreak.
I gotta find who's now the number one
Reiteration of the determination to find out who has become the new number one in the speaker's life.
And why my Angel Eyes ain't here.
Reiteration of the concern about the absence of Angel Eyes.
`Scuse me while I disappear.
A humorous excuse for leaving or disappearing from the current situation.
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