Eyes on Me

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Eyes on Me is the theme song of Final Fantasy VIII. Ostensibly written and performed by Julia Heartilly, the song describes how she feels knowing that player character, Laguna Loire is watching her perform.

The song is actually performed by Faye Wong, and can be heard here.

Lyrics

Whenever sang my songs,
On the stage, on my own.
Whenever said my words,
Wishing they would be heard.

I saw you smiling at me.
Was it real, or just my fantasy?
You'd always be there in the corner,
Of this tiny little bar.

My last night here for you.
Same old songs, just once more.
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no.

I kind of liked it your way;
How you shyly placed your eyes on me.
But did you ever know
That I had mine on you?

Darling, so there you are.
With that look on your face,
As if you're never hurt -
As if you're never down.
Shall I be the one for you?
Who pinches you softly, but sure?
If frown is shown then,
I will know that you are no dreamer.

So let me come to you,
Close as I wanna be.
Close enough for me
To feel your heart, beating fast.
And stay there as I whisper
How I love your peaceful eyes on me.
But did you ever know
That I had mine on you?

Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough.
Tears if you're holding back,
Or pain if that's what it is.
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice?
Just reach beyond them,
You will know that you are not dreaming.

Darling, so there you are,
With that look on your face.
As if you're never hurt.
As if you're never down.
Shall I be the one for you?
Who pinches you softly, but sure?
If frown is shown then,
I will know that you are no dreamer.

In-Game

The song is used as an instrumental in several locations, including the Shumi Village. The in-game information section offers the following;

Eyes on Me
Julia Heartilly's song.
Julia married the Galbadian General Caraway after releasing "Eyes on Me".
Gave birth to a daughter one year later.
Julia died in a car crash at age 28, right before her daughter turned 5.

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