The Story In Your Eyes
The Moody Blues
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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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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.
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Album NameThis track comes from the band's seventh album, "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour."
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Song RankThe 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.
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SongwriterThe band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Justin Hayward, wrote "The Story in Your Eyes."
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LengthThe song is relatively short; it runs for just two minutes and fifty-six seconds.
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Music Style"The Story in Your Eyes" maintains The Moody Blues' characteristic progressive rock sound, complete with lush harmonies and orchestration.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics convey a message about the world's lost innocence and humanity's failure to perceive reality.
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Backing InstrumentsThe song features an organ played by Mike Pinder, giving the song a unique and distinct sound.
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Personal TouchSome fans and critics interpret the song's poignant lyrics as a reflection of Hayward's personal perspective because he wrote it himself.
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Popularity in Television"The Story in Your Eyes" has been played in episodes of popular television show "The Simpsons."
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Complimentary InstrumentalsThe climax of the song is highlighted by Ray Thomas' flute play, mixed with Hayward's scorching guitar solo.
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AcclaimRolling Stone magazine once cited "The Story in Your Eyes" as displaying some of the band's "tightest playing" and "most incisive lyrics."
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Live PerformanceDespite 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.
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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.
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AvailabilityThe song is available on streaming platforms like Spotify, where it's been listened to millions of times.
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