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Eyes on Me (Song)

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"Eyes on Me" is the theme song of Final Fantasy VIII. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu for the soundtrack and performed by Hong Kong pop diva Faye Wong, the song went on to sell a record breaking 400,000 copies. It also won "Song of the Year (Western Music)" at the 14th Annual Japan Gold Disc Awards in 1999. This was the first time a song from a video game ever won the honor.

The central melody of "Eyes on Me" plays each time Squall and Rinoa share a romantic scene, while an orchestrated version of the song is incorporated to the game's ending theme.

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[edit] In Game

Julia and Laguna
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In the Final Fantasy VIII storyline "Eyes on Me" is written by Julia Heartilly about her love for Laguna Loire. Laguna, a Galbadian soldier, falls in love with Julia, a lounge piano player in a hotel. Laguna would regularly visit the lounge to watch her play but, being notoriously clumsy, he could never convey his feelings to her. She felt the same way, but his nervousness made it difficult for her to let him know.

One night, after they finally told each other how they felt, Julia admitted that she wanted to sing and that she could easily write a song about Laguna, despite her previous difficulty in composing lyrics. Eyes on Me is that song, and the feelings conveyed in it are her feelings for Laguna. They spent the night together, but the next day Laguna was called away to fight and the two would never see each other again.

This song becomes a theme for the game as their love is echoed in Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly's romance, significant because Julia is Rinoa's mother and Laguna is confirmed to be Squall's father. Thus their failed romance is actually fulfilled through their children.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] 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
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 a frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer

So let me come to you
Close as I want to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you?

Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your 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 me out, then
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 a frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer

[edit] Other Versions

[edit] Fable

The song is included in the Japanese release of Faye Wong's 2000 album Fable as dance remix track called "Eyes On Me - Almighty Radio Mix".

[edit] Final Fantasy Song Book "Mahoroba"

"Eyes on Me" is featured in this 2004 album, titled "夏のアルバム -Eyes On Me 日本語Ver." (Natsu no arubamu -Eyes On Me nihongo Ver. lit. Summer's Album -Eyes on Me japanese ver.). Arranged for vocals by Yuji Hasegawa, it was sung in Japanese by Manami Kiyota.

[edit] Lyrics

見つめてた　君の背中
Mitsumeteta kimi no senaka
肩越しの　遠い花火
Katagoshi no tooi hanabi
クラスの友達　来ないうちに二人
Kurasu no tomodachi konai uchi ni futari
急いで選んだ　バスは海へ
Isoide eranda basu wa umi e

教室の　君はいつも
Kyoushitsu no kimi wa itsumo
素っ気無くて　遠い人で
Sokkenakute tooi hito de

クラスの友達　いないときに二人
Kurasu no tomodachi inai toki ni futari
目と目あって　気づいた恋
Me to me atte kizuita koi

夏のかおり　運んでくる
Natsu no kaori hakondekuru
遠い日々の　君の笑顔
Tooi hibi no kimi no egao

不安だった　未来は優しく
Fuan datta mirai wa yasashiku
叶ったね　夕暮れの二人の夢
Kanatta ne yuugure no futari no yume

見つめてる　庭の子犬
Mitsumeteru niwa no koinu
肩寄せて　小さな花火
Katayosete chiisa na hanabi

人混み苦手で　逃げた町の灯り
Hitogomi nigate de nigeta machi no akari
君と見れば　優しい色
Kimi to mireba yasashii iro

夏の香り　運んでくる
Natsu no kaori hakondekuru
遠い日々の　君の笑顔
Tooi hibi no kimi no egao

見えなかった　未来は今かな？
Mienakatta mirai wa ima ka na?
話そうよ　星空に二人の夢
Hanasou yo hoshizora ni futari no yume

夏のかおり　運んでいく
Natsu no kaori hakondeiku
遠い日々の　君の笑顔
Tooi hibi no kimi no egao

不安だった　未来は優しく
Fuan datta mirai wa yasashiku
微笑んで　繰り返す二人の夏
Hohoende kurikaesu futari no natsu

[edit] Eyes On Me

In this demo album by Spanish singer Ailyn, "Eyes On Me" is the tenth track. Released in 2005, the album itself is a collection of Ailyn's favorite anime songs.

[edit] Kokoro no Senshi

In 2006, the song was included in Angela Aki's second single. "Eyes On Me -featured in FINAL FANTASY VIII- " is the fourth track that ties the single with the series.

[edit] Dissidia Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack

Eyes On Me also appears in the ending music as part of a medley of various songs from the series. This version that can be listened in the ending is an instrumental arranged one.

[edit] Potion 2: Relaxin' with Final Fantasy

Eyes On Me (Acoustic Guitar Version) is a bonus track at the end of the album, and is very calm, as per the album.

[edit] Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VIII

Eyes On Me appears on the Piano Collections as track 2. Most consider it the easiest of the Piano Collections' vocal song arrangements.

[edit] See also

[edit] Sheet Music

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