Kind eyes (the birdsong)

Lyrics

[intro / verse] [Unresolved Loop, floating, cyclical IV–V–vi, led by a looping acoustic guitar jangle] I learned, I was different From the jokes people made… They laughed at my expense, And my confidence paid, I stared in the mirror through critical eyes, And made a list of things to despise. . . , [pre-chorus 1] [Unresolved Loop, floating, cyclical IV–V–vi, led by a looping acoustic guitar jangle] My hair, my teeth, my body shame, They made all the jokes and I carried the blame, Spent years trying to “fix” every single thing…, Until the universe decided to pull a string…, [Fermata] . . . . . ., [chorus] [explosive, Doo-Wop Resolution, classic I–vi–ii–V loop, Europop and disco-influenced] And there you were! Eyes twinkling so bright… Seeing the world in a softer light, Finding the beauty I couldn’t see, Bringing back all the best parts of me. Of all the ways I’ve learned to love, My favorite is looking through your kind eyes, [Fermata] . . . . . ., [verse 2] [Unresolved Loop, floating, cyclical IV–V–vi, led by a looping acoustic guitar jangle] Repairing the damage was never easy, But you held my hand and let me take my time.
You're a beautiful enigma by every measure, A little bit of mystery, a lot of pleasure. Every scar I carried Started to fade, You shined brighter the longer you stayed, [Fermata] . . . . . ., [pre-chorus 2] [Unresolved Loop, floating, cyclical IV–V–vi, led by a looping acoustic guitar jangle] My hair, my teeth, my body reclaimed., Repeating their jokes so I felt less, ASHAMED . . . , But you saw right through me, so patient and kind, As I spent months healing the thoughts in my mind, Proving that I was perfectly fine… [get’s angry] The whole damn time! [Fermata] . . . . . ., [chorus] [explosive, Doo-Wop Resolution, classic I–vi–ii–V loop, Europop and disco-influenced] . . .And there you were! Eyes twinkling so bright… Seeing the world in a softer light, Finding the beauty I couldn’t see, Bringing back all the best parts of me. Of all the ways I’ve learned to love, My favorite is looking through your kind eyes. . . , [Fermata] . . . . . ., [Bridge] [affirmation bridge, emotionally stable and optimistic] . . . I remember the first time I saw you, Out in front of the Kurr-Aunt Wine Bar. Turned the corner, saw you standing there, [Drop-out beat cut] Dressed In Black!, [slow build up production] Looking like a dream., The rest of the world faded like a movie scene. Trendy pants and the jewelry shining, Wine was flowing, stars aligning. I was glowing, feeling alive… You were about to change my life… , (Ooooooo) [Fermata] . . . . . ., [final chorus] [dramatic, Doo-Wop Resolution, classic I–vi–ii–V loop, Europop and disco-influenced] So there you were, Eyes twinkling so bright… Seeing the world in a softer light, Finding the beauty I couldn’t see, Bringing back all the best parts of me. Of all the ways I’ve learned to love, My favorite is looking through your kind eyes. . . , (Ah-ah-ahhh) [Fermata] . . . . . ., [outro 1] [swaying, gliding rhythm] . . . You’re pleasantly thoughtful. Charmingly delightful. I see you, and you see me. Aren’t we so lucky? . . ., (Ah-ah-ahhh) [Fermata] . . . . . ., [outro 2] (swaying, gliding rhythm, hazy mellotron) This is the bird song, and, I hope it’s the only song, That you’ll want to sing to…