♫ Eye In The Sky ♫

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For no known reason, I have had this song in my head ever since I started cooking supper around 4:30 this evening.  Now … when I say I had it in my head, you must understand that I had the tune firmly planted in there, but the lyrics and name of the artist failed me.  I sat down at the computer and tried to Google snippets of what I thought was a line of the lyrics, but those of you who have followed me for any length of time know that being more than half deaf, I rarely know what the actual lyrics are saying.  I tried every combination I could think of … no joy.  So, I went back to work on my Saturday Surprise post, and like a lightning strike out of the blue, all of a sudden a name came to me:  The Alan Parson’s Project.  Bingo!!!  Eureka!!!  And so, rather than listening to Louis Armstrong sing Hello Dolly, you are treated to Eye in the Sky!

Oddly, despite the fact that The Alan Parsons Project was an English rock band, this song did not chart in the UK.  Released in 1982, the song hit the #3 position in the U.S., #1 in both Canada and Spain, and #6 in New Zealand, but did not fare so well in the band’s own country.  Alan Parsons didn’t think much of the song and had to be talked into including it on their upcoming album. He reportedly also made a bet with his guitarist that Eye in the Sky would never be a hit.

In one interview, Parsons said the song’s title came from its vocalist and co-writer Eric Woolfson, who spent a lot of time in Las Vegas about that time.

“He had a certain fascination with the hidden cameras that were there watching the tables, taping the games and what have you. It was more than just the hidden cameras. It was also kind of 1984 syndrome. It covers the fact we can never be left to our own devices; we will always be watched.”

Eye in the Sky
The Alan Parsons Project

Don’t think sorry’s easily said
Don’t let fire rush to your head
You’ve taken lots of chances before
But I ain’t gonna give anymore

Don’t ask me
That’s how it goes
‘Cause part of me knows what you’re thinkin’

Don’t say words you’re gonna regret
Don’t let the fire rush to your head
I’ve heard the accusation before
And I ain’t gonna take any more

Believe me
The sun in your eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing

I am the eye in the sky, looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind

And I don’t need to see any more
To know that

I can read your mind
(Looking at you)
I can read your mind
(Looking at you)

I can read your mind
(Looking at you)
I can read your mind

Don’t leave false illusion behind
Don’t cry, I ain’t changing my mind
So find another fool like before
‘Cause I ain’t gonna live anymore

Believing
Some of the lies
While all of the signs are deceiving

I am the eye in the sky, looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind

And I don’t need to see any more
To know that

I can read your mind
(Looking at you)
I can read your mind
(Looking at you)

I can read your mind
(Looking at you)
I can read your mind

I am the eye in the sky, looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind

And I don’t need to see any more
To know that

I can read your mind
(Looking at you)
I can read your mind
(Looking at you)

I can read your mind
(Looking at you)
I can read your mind

Songwriters: Eric Woolfson / Alan Parsons

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23 thoughts on “♫ Eye In The Sky ♫”

  1. Buddy Wasisname (as in “What’s His Name) and the Other Fellers. In case you wanna lookimup. Da Barbeque is kinda gory, but it is pure fiction, so the only things killed were words.

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      • You weren’t wrong, I just decided enough was enough. My biggest problem was not being able to find his best stuff (imo). I had it on a homemade tape from a Newfie friend, but it doesn’t seem to be on YouTube.

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        • I listened to the Da BBQ one, and believe it or not, I actually liked it! Since it was only audio, no video, I couldn’t do any lip-reading, but fortunately I was able to turn on the closed captioning and … for once … it was quite accurate, otherwise I would not have been able to understand his accent. But, I did find him funny!

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  2. Surprsise. You played this song just 72 days ago, May 1, 2019. But you changed the story for the most part, so I guess it’s okay. You never did actually say you wouldn’t do re-runs, did you?
    Just bugging you, Jill, not being serious. I need some comedy in my life…

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    • You know what? I always check to make sure I haven’t played the same song, at least recently, but last night I was struggling to breathe (hot and humid here) and this song came into my head, I grabbed a short blurb about it, scheduled it and went to bed. Then this morning, I thought … maybe I better just make sure … and to my horror saw that I had played it back in May. I thought, “Oh well, nobody will notice … unless Jerry might”. Sure ’nuff!!! But I had no idea you would know exactly how many days ago it was! No, no rule about re-runs, and in fact I have intentionally re-run some, but I try not to often, for there is so much music to love out there. And yeah, I knew you were just playing! 😊

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      • I said I was in need of comedy, and I wanted to send you something short. I had a Canadian comedy singer/group in mind, one I thought you would probably have never heard of. So I spent a couple hours lidtening to him on You Tube, but I couldn’t find anything I considered Jill-appropriate. Not because of the language, he does swear much, but because of a different kind of language, what we call Newfie. He was born and raised on Newfoundland, where they have developed a whole different dialect of English mixed with a few other things. At times I could barely hear what he is saying, and even less what he was meaning. So, I ended up not sending you anything. I figure you won’t be able to hear it clearly.
        Still, he makes me laugh my head off, when I get his jokes, or he tells his incredible stories. I enjoyed my evening, as did Gail.
        Just thought I would let you know.

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        • I meant he does not swear much. Funny how missing one word makes the whole sentence seem ludicrous. Bet you were expecting this added note to tell you his name. It won’t.

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        • I meant he does not swear much. Funny how missing one word makes the whole sentence seem ludicrous. Bet you were expecting this added note to tell you his name. It won’t.

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          • I wondered about that! Yes, one small word can make a huge difference! And, I was rather hoping for a name, but not really expecting one, for I think you are getting some added humour from knowing that I will likely go ‘in search of …’ based on what information you have given me. 😉

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        • Well, if nothing else, at least I’m glad you and Gail had an enjoyable evening and that you got your much-needed comedy! However, now I’m feeling a bit deprived and wish you had sent me one, but I suspect, if you had trouble understanding/hearing him, I would not be able to at all. Sigh. I’ll just go find a nice Abbott & Costello clip to watch …

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  3. Jill, this is one of those songs that is not top of mind, but surprises you time and again. It is has an inviting intro that lures you in. Wondedful tune. Thanks, Keith

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    • Agreed, and it is still playing in my head! Still, it is one I enjoy, so at least it’s not Willie Nelson’s “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”!!! That one does sometimes creep into my head 🙂

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