Looking With My Eyes
Dionne Warwick · Here I Am [1965]
Well, here I go again
Looking with my eyes
Seeing with my heart
Just like I used to do
You said hello again
Suddenly the lies
Sound just like the truth
And I believe in you
The tears of yesterday have gone away
Here in your arms I will stay
This time my happiness won't disappear
Loneliness is over
Well, here I go again
Looking with my eyes
Things look bad for me
Seeing with my heart
I just close my eyes
And I can see we're so in love
Oh, darling, darling, darling
Don't you ever go away from me
This time you've got to promise
You're gonna stay with me
This time my happiness won't disappear
Loneliness is over
Well, here I go again
Looking with my eyes
Things look bad for me
Seeing with my heart
I just close my eyes
And I can see we're so in love
Oh, darling, darling, darling, promise
You're gonna stay with me
No, no, no, don't ever
Don't ever go away from me
Oh, my darling, my darling
Don't ever go far away from me, this time
Looking with my eyes
Seeing with my heart
Just like I used to do
You said hello again
Suddenly the lies
Sound just like the truth
And I believe in you
The tears of yesterday have gone away
Here in your arms I will stay
This time my happiness won't disappear
Loneliness is over
Well, here I go again
Looking with my eyes
Things look bad for me
Seeing with my heart
I just close my eyes
And I can see we're so in love
Oh, darling, darling, darling
Don't you ever go away from me
This time you've got to promise
You're gonna stay with me
This time my happiness won't disappear
Loneliness is over
Well, here I go again
Looking with my eyes
Things look bad for me
Seeing with my heart
I just close my eyes
And I can see we're so in love
Oh, darling, darling, darling, promise
You're gonna stay with me
No, no, no, don't ever
Don't ever go away from me
Oh, my darling, my darling
Don't ever go far away from me, this time
Looking With My Eyes
Dionne Warwick's 1965 recording of 'Looking With My Eyes' stands as a quintessential example of her smooth, soulful vocal style during the mid-1960s. Featured on the album 'Here I Am,' the track showcases her signature ability to blend R&B sensibilities with pop accessibility, delivering a warm and emotive performance that defined her era. The song reflects the lush production techniques and romantic themes prevalent in Warwick's discography, cementing her status as a leading figure in vocal jazz and soul music. Its enduring appeal lies in Warwick's nuanced delivery, which captures a quiet intimacy that resonates across generations of listeners who appreciate classic vocal performances.