Frightened Eyes
Kate Bush · Other Songs - Kate Bush
From a friend's house,
And all these people are looking at me.
They're gazing out windows,
In any English country gardens.
But as gazes meet,
Vacancy shows on screen.
But I feel inside
The latent hysteria:
"Why is she looking at me?"
And as I drift from one to one I can see
They're all like me.
They've all got frightened eyes
Saying what they're thinking,
What they are doing tonight.
They've all got frightened eyes,
Saying, "Leave me alone,
I'm perfectly safe here inside.
Please don't surprise me."
Expressionless.
Everyone here loves cheap wine--
We all know good taste,
We just get too busy trying to find
The right games to play.
Impatient, aren't we all?
Watching the time trip by.
And all these people are looking at me.
They're gazing out windows.
They're burning up in there.
And as I drift from one to one I can see
They're all like me.
They've all got frightened eyes
Saying what they're thinking,
What they are doing tonight.
They've all got frightened eyes,
Saying, "Leave me alone,
I'm perfectly safe here inside.
Please don't surprise me."
About Frightened Eyes
Kate Bush's "Frightened Eyes" stands as a defining track from her 1978 debut album, *The Kick Inside*, showcasing her unique ability to blend theatrical vocal delivery with atmospheric electronic textures. The song exemplifies the genre-defining sound of the late 1970s, where Bush pioneered a style that merged art rock with pop sensibilities. Her distinctive voice, often described as haunting and otherworldly, drives the narrative of the recording, which explores themes of anxiety and vulnerability. As a single, it became a critical and commercial success, establishing her reputation as a visionary artist who would go on to influence countless musicians across multiple decades. The track remains a staple of her discography, celebrated for its innovative production and emotional depth.