Broken Eyes
Echoes of Love Lost: Two Gallants' Broken Eyes Unveiled
Lyrics
Hey there girl with the broken eyes, ain't my love been true
Expressing recognition of the girl's broken spirit and asserting the faithfulness of the speaker's love.
Ain't no need to act surprised when it comes back to you
Reassuring the girl that there's no need for surprise when the consequences of actions return to her.
When it comes back to you
Emphasizing the inevitability of facing the repercussions or outcomes of one's choices.
The wind blows high and the wind blows low, as long as I have known
Reflecting on the variability of life's circumstances, suggesting that everything that goes away will eventually return.
Everything that blows away, soon is gonna come back home
Highlighting the cyclical nature of events, indicating that what is lost will find its way back home.
Soon is gonna come back home
Reiterating the idea that things will eventually return to their origin.
Standing there in your raven hair, acting like you don't know
Describing the girl with dark or mysterious hair, and expressing disbelief at her apparent ignorance or denial.
Lips that launched a thousand ships, that's where my money goes
Comparing the allure of the girl's lips to the mythical Helen of Troy, emphasizing the significant impact on the speaker's resources.
Where my money goes
Affirming that the speaker's financial resources are directed towards the captivating allure of the girl.
I know they say I'll rue the day, I gave you a peice of my heart
Acknowledging warnings about potential regret for giving away a part of the speaker's heart to the girl.
It's do re mi, and dust to dust, things all fall apart
Referencing musical notes (do re mi) and the idea of things falling apart, possibly hinting at the transient nature of relationships.
Things all fall apart
Stressing the inevitability of things falling apart or deteriorating.
Hey there girl with the broken eyes, ain't my love been true
Repeating the initial recognition of the girl's brokenness and asserting the sincerity of the speaker's love.
Ain't no need to act surprised when it comes back to you
Reiterating that there's no need for the girl to act surprised when the consequences return to her.
When it comes back to you
Reemphasizing the idea that consequences will return to individuals.
The wind blows high and the wind blows low, as long as I have known
Reaffirming the variability of life's circumstances and the eventual return of what is lost.
Everything that blows away, soon is gonna come back home
Restating the cyclical nature of events, underlining the return of what is blown away.
Soon is gonna come back home
Repeating the idea that everything will come back home, suggesting a sense of completion.
Soon is gonna come back home
Emphasizing the certainty of the return, possibly with a heightened sense of anticipation.
Soon is gonna come back home
Concluding with a firm declaration that what is lost will inevitably find its way back home.
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