Sad Eyes
Farewell Echoes: Unveiling the Heartache in Robert John's 'Sad Eyes'
Lyrics
Looks like It's over, you knew I couldn't stay
Expressing the end of a relationship, acknowledging the inability to stay.
She's comin' home today
Indicating the return of someone significant.
We had a good thing, I'll miss your sweet love
Reflecting on the positive aspects of the relationship and expressing a sense of loss for the sweet love.
Why must you look at me that way?
Questioning the reason for a particular look or expression.
It's over
Reiterating the finality of the relationship.
Sad eyes, turn the other way
Advising the sad eyes to look away, not wanting to witness the pain.
I don't want to see you cry
Expressing a desire not to see the other person cry.
Sad eyes, you knew there'd come a day
Acknowledging the anticipated day when goodbyes would be inevitable.
When we would have to say "goodbye"
Highlighting the unavoidable moment of parting ways.
Try to remember the magic that we shared
Encouraging the recollection of the shared magical moments in the relationship.
In time your broken heart will mend
Offering hope for healing over time from the pain of a broken heart.
I never used you, you knew I really cared
Affirming genuine care and denial of any intention to use the other person.
I hate to see it have to end
Expressing sorrow at the unfortunate end of the relationship.
But it's over
Reiterating the finality of the relationship.
Sad eyes, turn the other way
Requesting the sad eyes to turn away to avoid witnessing emotional pain.
I don't want to see you cry
Reiterating the desire not to witness tears.
Sad eyes, you knew there'd come a day
Acknowledging the anticipated day of saying goodbye.
When we would have to say "goodbye"
Highlighting the inevitability of parting ways.
Sad eyes, turn the other way
Repeating the plea for the sad eyes to turn away.
I don't want to see you cry
Reiterating the desire not to witness tears.
Sad eyes, you knew there'd come a day
Acknowledging the anticipated day of saying goodbye.
When we would have to say "goodbye"
Highlighting the inevitability of parting ways.
Sad eyes, turn the other way (turn the other way)
Repeating the advice for the sad eyes to turn away, emphasizing the avoidance of witnessing pain.
I don't want to see you cry (cry, cry, cry)
Reiterating the desire not to witness tears through repetition.
Sad eyes (say) you knew there'd come a day (hey, hey)
Acknowledging the anticipated day of saying goodbye, with additional vocal expressions (cry, cry, cry).
When we would have to say "goodbye"
Highlighting the inevitability of parting ways, with additional vocal expressions (hey, hey).
Sad eyes, turn the other way
Reiterating the advice for the sad eyes to turn away.
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