Prisoner Of Your Eyes
Judas Priest · Screaming for Vengeance [1982]
I became a prisoner of your eyes
And I would do just anything
To stay and be with you
You know there are times
When I let myself wonder
As I was going under
You pulled me back to earth
Don't you hear me crying
Take me in your arms again
Tell me that you're trying
Or is our love a lie
Love is blind
And love deceives you
You came along and captured me
Now I'm a prisoner of your eyes
Trapped in time
I cannot leave you
I'm just a prisoner of your eyes
As each day goes by
I've given up completely
I've locked myself inside your heart
And thrown away the key
Only time will tell
If I can live without you
Can you see into the future
Will you ever set me free
Don't you hear me crying
Take me into your arms again
Tell me that you're trying
Or is our love a lie
Love is blind
And love deceives you
You came along and captured me
Now I'm a prisoner of your eyes
Trapped in time
I cannot leave you
I'm just a prisoner of your eyes
In this heartache
We can try and start again
Stop the heartbreak
A little time will help to kill the pain
Don't you hear me crying
Take me into your arms again
Tell me that you're trying
Or is our love a lie
Love is blind
And love deceives you
You came along and captured me
Now I'm a prisoner of your eyes
Trapped in time
I cannot leave you
I'm just a prisoner of your eyes
Love is blind
And love deceives you
You came along and captured me
Now I'm a prisoner of your eyes
Trapped in time
I cannot leave you
I'm just a prisoner of your eyes
Prisoner Of Your Eyes
Prisoner Of Your Eyes stands as a defining track on Judas Priest's 1982 album Screaming for Vengeance, marking a pivotal moment in the band's transition toward a more polished, melodic heavy metal sound. The recording showcases the group's signature dual-guitar attack and Rob Halford's soaring vocals, blending hard rock intensity with a sophisticated, almost pop-inflected structure. As part of an era that solidified the band's global status, the song reflects the tight songwriting and production values that characterized their mid-eighties output. It remains a staple of their live performances and discography, illustrating the band's ability to craft anthemic material that balances aggression with emotional resonance. The track endures as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the heavy metal genre.