Faye Wong - Eyes on Me, Final Fantasy VIII

By Xah Lee. Date: . Last updated: .

This one, called “Eyes on Me” is from the video game Final Fantasy VIII, sung by the Asian diva Faye Wong (王菲).

Faye Wong - “Eyes on Me” with Final Fantasy VIII scenes. Buy at amazon 
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
Oh, did you ever know?
That I had mine on you

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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 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 your'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're not dreaming

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Final Fantasy VIII, Ballroom Dance Scene

Final Fantasy VIII, Ballroom Dance Scene

For those with a acute eye for the ethology of human animals, notable in this video is the mannerism of male vs female in courtship.

Observe, the way the girl signals the guy for a dance, and the way the guy responds for a affirmative.

For another fantastic Japanese scifi based song, see: Sharon Apple ♪ Information High.