Devil Eyes
Penny Mclean · Profile [1980]
And she's got everything that makes a man start to dream
When I'm not with you she's trying to tear us apart
Don't let her catch you she's only breaking your heart.
She's an angel
angel with devil eyes
Leave that angel
angel and get wise
For she's got uh hu hu hu devil eyes
Yeah
she's got uh hu hu hu devil eyes.
Sweet is her kiss and it's turning your head around
And you don't think of me and of the true love we've found
You'll hear her whisper tenderly calling your name
But never trust her she's only playing her game.
She's an angel
angel with devil eyes
. . .
Sweet is her talk but every word's a lie
And you don't realize she's the spider and you're the fly
You don't remember the promises you gave to me
When it's too late dear all of a sudden you'll see.
She's an angel
angel with devil eyes
. . .
Devil Eyes
Penny Mclean's 'Devil Eyes' stands as a defining track from her 1980 debut album, Profile. Released during the height of the new wave and synth-pop era, the song showcases Mclean's distinctive vocal style and the production techniques characteristic of early 1980s English indie music. As a key component of her discography, the recording captures the raw energy and atmospheric sound that propelled her to prominence in the UK underground scene. The track remains a significant example of her early work, reflecting the genre's blend of electronic instrumentation and emotive songwriting that influenced subsequent acts in the post-punk revival. Its enduring presence in her catalogue highlights its status as a staple of her artistic output from that pivotal period.