Eye in the Sky

Alan Parsons, The Alan Parsons Project

About Eye in the Sky

"Eye in the Sky" is a 1982 song by the British rock band The Alan Parsons Project from the album Eye in the Sky. It hit No. 3 on the Billboard charts in the U. S. in October 1982, No. 1 in both Canada and Spain, and No. 6 in New Zealand and was their most successful release. The instrumental piece entitled "Sirius" segues into "Eye in the Sky"' on the original recording. In 2019, Alan Parsons recorded a version in Catalan of this song, under the title "Seré els teus ulls al camí" ("I'll be your eyes on the road"), for the CD edited by La Marató de TV3, a telethon devoted to raise funds for the research of incurable diseases.  


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2001
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Don't think sorry's easily said
Don't try turning tables instead
You've taken lots of Chances before
But I'm not 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

Chorus:
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, I can read your mind
I can read your mind, I can read your mind

Don't leave false illusions behind
Don't Cry cause I ain't chnaging 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

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Alan Parsons

Alan Parsons (born 20 December 1948) is a British audio engineer, musician, and record producer. He was involved with the production of several significant albums, including The Beatles' Abbey Road and Let It Be, as well as Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon for which Pink Floyd credit him as an important contributor. Parsons' own group, The Alan Parsons Project, as well as his subsequent solo recordings, have also been successful commercially. more »

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Written by: Alan Parsons, Eric Norman Wolfson

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Eye in the Sky" is a song by the British rock band "The Alan Parsons Project". Alan Parsons formed the band with Eric Woolfson in 1975.
Progressive Rock
The song belongs to the progressive rock genre. It was a part of the band's sixth studio album that also bears the same name, "Eye in the Sky".
Release Date
"Eye in the Sky" was released in June 1982, as a single.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart for three weeks.
Popular Reference
It's suspected that the "eye in the sky" has a meaning of a surveillance society, as implied with lines such as "Don't think sorry's easily said".
Song Writing
Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson wrote the track together. The lyrics tend to center around the theme of a relationship where trust has decayed.
Musicians
Alan Parsons took on the role of producer and engineer on the track, while Eric Woolfson provided the lead vocals.
Certification
The album "Eye in the Sky" was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA in December 1982 and was certified Platinum in 1983.
Album Success
The album from which the song is a part of, "Eye in the Sky" is considered the band's most successful album, breaking into the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Instrumental Lead-in
The song is infamous for being the second half of a two-part suite, beginning with a two-minute instrumental piece called "Sirius". This instrumental was later used in various sports events and openings, most notably by the Chicago Bulls during their 1990s NBA championships.
Reunion Performance
Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson reunited in 1990 during a live performance to play the song "Eye in the Sky" for the first time.
Covers and Use in Media
“Eye in the Sky” has been covered by several artists, including Jordan Rudess and Dio. It has been used commercially in trailers, ads, and films, such as the trailer for the 2012 movie "Cloud Atlas" and "Ready Player One" trailer.

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