Since I Laid Eyes On You
Faith Hill · Other Songs - Faith Hill
(Ellen Shipley/Billy Steinberg/Sandy Stewart)
Why did I show my hand
Now you know your wish
Is my command
I never longed for things I didn't have
But that's no longer true
Since I laid eyes on you
I know I'm not the same
I don't need a fortune
Don't care about fame
But my soul is a burning flame
Can't sleep the whole night through
Since I laid eyes on you
I want your sweet caress
I dream of your tenderness
Oh I never, ever felt like this
I swear
Look what you've done for me
Oh boy, it's poetry
When I see the wind in your hair
The tears well up inside
Oh, what will turn the tide
And I've been waiting for you to decide
That you love me too
Since I laid eyes on you
What else could I do
Since I laid eyes on you
You, you, you, you
On you
Oh, yeah
Since I laid eyes
On you, you, you
Why did I show my hand
Now you know your wish
Is my command
I never longed for things I didn't have
But that's no longer true
Since I laid eyes on you
I know I'm not the same
I don't need a fortune
Don't care about fame
But my soul is a burning flame
Can't sleep the whole night through
Since I laid eyes on you
I want your sweet caress
I dream of your tenderness
Oh I never, ever felt like this
I swear
Look what you've done for me
Oh boy, it's poetry
When I see the wind in your hair
The tears well up inside
Oh, what will turn the tide
And I've been waiting for you to decide
That you love me too
Since I laid eyes on you
What else could I do
Since I laid eyes on you
You, you, you, you
On you
Oh, yeah
Since I laid eyes
On you, you, you
Since I Laid Eyes On You
Faith Hill's 'Since I Laid Eyes On You' stands as a defining moment in her solo career, showcasing her ability to blend country storytelling with pop sensibilities. Recorded during the mid-1990s, the track exemplifies the polished production style that characterized her debut album, 'Faith,' which became a commercial success. The song features Hill's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a warm, emotive tone that complements the romantic narrative of the lyrics. As a staple of her discography, it has been widely covered and remains a recognizable song in her catalog, reflecting the enduring appeal of her early work in the country-pop genre.