Can still remember, long ago
Living in the fast lane, never slow
And nothing that could come between me and you

I still hear the words I thought were cheap
You should always look before you leap
And I never realised those words were oh so true

I hope that you can hear me
Though you're living in another world
Throwing shadows upon earth

[Chorus]
In your eyes, I could drown and still survive
In your eyes, I could see how to live my life
But if only I knew
That chances were few
Maybe I would still be with you

Several thoughts I can't define
Living on a dream, seems like a crime
But every now and then it's hard to ignore

'Cause only in my dreams I find a clue
When I try to build a memory of you
I know our love will be much stronger than before


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In Your Eyes Lyrics as written by Peter Gabriel

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    Deep ,sensual song, about having a strong love for someone "and nothing that could come between me and you". it seemed so perfect, nothing else mattered.

    "I hope that you can hear me, Though you're living in another world". this to me means that she lost her loved one, and still obviously she will never for get what they meant to her, and if she had the chance again to have them, their love would be renewed, given a new found meaning and definition.. I'm sure we all have loved someone so deeply that even if we lost them, we would still think of them constantly, and would feel as if no one else could replace them. Love is precious.....so cherish it when you have it and do what you can to keep it.

    originalcynnon August 12, 2005   Link

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