Light in Your Eyes
Sheryl Crow
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Something is happenin' Everything's different, But everything is fine, yeah And this is the good stuff, And yesterday is only what you leave behind It's only in your mind [Chorus] You gotta talk to the one who made you Talk to the one who understands Talk to the one who gave you All the light in your eyes All the light in your eyes No use pretendin' You never existed 'Till you saw the light, yeah You're just beginning You haven't missed it, it's all ahead of you, And you know what to do [Chorus] Here comes the world and, She is beautifully mysterious She's got it all and you say, Give it to me Nobody's happy That's not the world I knew inside Where everybody hides [Chorus] You gotta talk to the one who loves you Talk to the one who understands Talk to the one who gave you All the light in your eyes All the light in your eyes Yeah, thank you, thank you Yeah, everything great and small Yeah, thank you, thank you For the light in your eyes Yeah, thank you, thank you Yeah, everything great and small Yeah, thank you, thank you, For the light in your eyes For the light in your eyes
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Written by: JOHN SHANKS, SHERYL SUZANNE CROW
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Light in Your Eyes" is a song by Sheryl Crow from her 2002 album, "C'mon, C'mon".
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on the charts, peaking at number 34 on the Adult Top 40 Tracks in the U.S, and reaching number 5 on the Belgian Flanders Tip chart.
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GenreThe single is categorized under the Rock and Pop genre, presenting a perfect blend of both sounds.
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Celebrity CollaboratorsThe song has notable contributions from Emmylou Harris, who provided backup vocals, and Gregg Williams, who played the drums.
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Meaning Behind the SongThe lyrics have often been interpreted as inspirational and encouraging. However, Sheryl Crow commented that the song is about loss – losing the innocence of youth or the possibility of a promising relationship.
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Critical ResponseCritics generally gave positive reviews on this song praising Sheryl Crow's songwriting and vocals while also appreciating the uplifting feeling conveyed by the music.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Peter Care who has also worked with Crow on several of her other videos. The video is set at an outdoor summer concert, and it includes backstage footage of Crow and her band.
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Album Success"C'mon, C'mon", the album in which "Light in Your Eyes" features, was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Live Performances"Light in Your Eyes" was a fixture in Sheryl Crow's live performances for several years. It continues to be a favorite among fans during her concertrings.
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Lyric SequencesThe song deals with themes of time passing and the quest for truth. The lyrics explore the motif of navigating through life's difficulties with a hopeful and optimistic outlook. It includes lines like "There's a lot to learn about eternity, Or riding on the wind".
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DurationThough not an overly lengthy song, "Light in Your Eyes" runs for 4 minutes and 58 seconds, offering listeners an immersive experience in Sheryl Crow's melodious voice and profound lyrics.
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