The Story in Your Eyes

The Moody Blues

About The Story in Your Eyes

"The Story in Your Eyes" is a 1971 hit single by the English rock band the Moody Blues. Written by the band's guitarist Justin Hayward, it was first released as a single with "My Song" on the B-side, and then on the 1971 album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour shortly after. "The Story in Your Eyes" was the Moody Blues' final single to feature the Mellotron as it would be supplanted by the chamberlin, a similar instrument in time for their next album, Seventh Sojourn. The SACD release of the album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour contains a version of "The Story in Your Eyes" that has the Mellotron in dominant role. The distinctive picture sleeve used for the French single release used a photograph of a close-up face with the Threshold logo in place of the mouth. 


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1971
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I've been thinking about our fortune
And I've decided that we're really not to blame
For the love that's deep inside us now, is still the same
And the sound we make together
Is the music to the story in your eyes
It's been shining down upon you now, I realize

Listen to the tide slowly turning
Wash all our heartaches away
We are part of the fire that is burning
And from the ashes we can build another day
But I'm frightened for your children
And the life that we are living is in vain
And the sunshine we've been waiting for
Will turn to rain

When the final line is over
And it's certain that the curtain's gonna fall
I can hide inside your sweet sweet love
Forever more

Listen to the tide slowly turning
Wash all our heartaches away
We are part of the fire that is burning
And from the ashes we can build another day
But I'm frightened for your children
And the life that we are living is in vain
And the sunshine we've been waiting for
Will turn to rain

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The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed. more »

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Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Story in Your Eyes” by The Moody Blues was released in the United States in July 1971.
Album Name
This track comes from the band's seventh album, "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour."
Song Rank
The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, which marked it as one of the band’s most successful songs in the United States.
Songwriter
The band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Justin Hayward, wrote "The Story in Your Eyes."
Length
The song is relatively short; it runs for just two minutes and fifty-six seconds.
Music Style
"The Story in Your Eyes" maintains The Moody Blues' characteristic progressive rock sound, complete with lush harmonies and orchestration.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics convey a message about the world's lost innocence and humanity's failure to perceive reality.
Backing Instruments
The song features an organ played by Mike Pinder, giving the song a unique and distinct sound.
Personal Touch
Some fans and critics interpret the song's poignant lyrics as a reflection of Hayward's personal perspective because he wrote it himself.
Popularity in Television
"The Story in Your Eyes" has been played in episodes of popular television show "The Simpsons."
Complimentary Instrumentals
The climax of the song is highlighted by Ray Thomas' flute play, mixed with Hayward's scorching guitar solo.
Acclaim
Rolling Stone magazine once cited "The Story in Your Eyes" as displaying some of the band's "tightest playing" and "most incisive lyrics."
Live Performance
Despite its release more than 50 years ago, "The Story in Your Eyes" is still performed in The Moody Blues' concerts today due to its lasting popularity.
Musical Contribution
"The Story in Your Eyes" is critical to The Moody Blues' image as pioneers in the integration of classical influences into rock music.
Availability
The song is available on streaming platforms like Spotify, where it's been listened to millions of times.

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