The Man With the Child in His Eyes

Kate Bush

About The Man With the Child in His Eyes

"The Man with the Child in His Eyes" is a song by Kate Bush. It is the fifth track on her debut album The Kick Inside and was released as her second single, on the EMI label, in 1978.


Year:
2001
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("He's here! He's here! 
He's here! He's here!") 

I hear him, before I go to sleep 
And focus on the day that's been. 
I realize he's there, 
When I turn the light off and turn over. 

Nobody knows about my man. 
They think he's lost on some horizon. 
And suddenly I find myself 
Listening to a man I've never known before, 

Telling me about the sea, 
All his love, 'til eternity. 

Ooh, he's here again, 
The man with the child in his eyes. 
Ooh, he's here again, 
The man with the child in his eyes. 

He's very understanding, 
And he's so aware of all my situations. 
And when I stay up late, 
He's always waiting, but I feel him hesitate. 

Oh, I'm so worried about my love. 
They say, "No, no, it won't last forever." 
And here I am again, my girl, 
Wondering what on Earth I'm doing here. 
Maybe he doesn't love me. 
I just took a trip on my love for him. 

Ooh, he's here again, 
The man with the child in his eyes.
Ooh, he's here again, 
The man with the child in his eyes

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Kate Bush

Catherine "Kate" Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years. more »

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Written by: KATE BUSH

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11 facts about this song

Song Overview
"The Man with the Child in His Eyes" is a song by British singer-songwriter, Kate Bush. The song was released in 1978 and is featured on her debut album "The Kick Inside.”
Unique Songwriting
Kate Bush wrote this song when she was just 13 years old, showcasing her songwriting talent at an early age.
Chart Performance
Despite its unconventional structure and subject matter, the song was a hit, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart and #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Lyrical Theme
The song is often interpreted as an innocent young girl's love song to an older, more worldly man, and the lyrics express a fascination and infatuation that transcend ordinary love.
Production Elements
The song is notable for its use of orchestral arrangements – in particular, the use of a string orchestra – which were arranged by Andrew Powell.
Musical Style
The music genre of this track blends pop with elements of classical and progressive rock, a style that was typical of Kate Bush's earlier work.
Reception
It has been acclaimed as one of the stand-out tracks from "The Kick Inside" and has been praised for its lyrical ingenuity and emotional potency.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Charlotte Church and Natalie Cole.
Live Performances
Interestingly, Kate Bush has seldom performed the song live. It was part of the setlist for only her first tour, "The Tour of Life" in 1979, and has not been performed live since.
Video Feature
The music video for the song, directed by Keef, features Kate Bush performing the song solo on a stage. This minimalistic setting for the video helped to accentuate the emotion and potency of Bush's performance.
Recognition
In 2020, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "The Man with the Child in His Eyes" at No. 63 on its list of the 200 greatest songs of all time.

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