Only A Vision

Hall And Oates · Other Songs - Hall And Oates

I can't see you when I look at you



Only see you in my memory



When I find you it's just outside my sight line



Between experience and fantasy



Don't bear up to close inspection



Close inspection of the cold hard facts



Blow in and out of my life like a spirit



My eye can't see you but my mind reacts



Only a vision in the corner of my eye



Only a vision that I see out of the corner of my eye



Only a vision



Said you loved me



Heard that plain as day



I should lose this



Vision fade away



What's holding on to me



Just some state of mind



Feeling's coming on



One more time



Close inspection



I've checked this out again and again



And it won't respond to cold hard facts



Then you blow in and out of my life like a spirit



My mind knows better but my heart reacts



Only a vision in the corner of my eye



Only a vision that I see out of the corner of my eye



Only a vision girl



I wish that vision that I'm seeing was real

Only A Vision

Hall and Oates' "Only A Vision" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-1970s pop-rock sound, blending smooth harmonies with driving rhythms that defined the era. The track showcases the duo's signature ability to craft catchy melodies wrapped in sophisticated songwriting, characteristic of their work during the height of their commercial success. As a recording from their prolific period, it exemplifies the polished production and emotional depth that made them a dominant force in American music. The song remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the timeless appeal of their blend of rock and pop sensibilities that continues to resonate with listeners today.