When Green Eyes Turn Blue lyrics

Song information

Artist: Elvis Costello
Album: North

Lyrics

Every single time
It becomes too much
There's nothing I can say
Or I can touch
But the glory is, as it comes passing through
I know I will be there
When green eyes turn blue

It's the same for me
Time appears to teach
There is nothing quite beyond our reach
Wits may sharpen up
Their cuts and clever flays
Let them squander all of them
You brighten up my darkest gaze

And as a consequence I can see out of the gloom
That I gathered about myself
That I thought would flatter me
What the hell was the matter with me

Every single time I approached despair
I thought of your name and you were there
I won't burden you
As promises will do
But I know I will be there
When green eyes turn blue