Words & Music: Ian McLeish
 

Chorus.
Something hit me right between the eyes -
Something really cut me down to size;
Something that you said, well it really wrecked my head -
Something hit me right between the eyes.

1.
When you say 'I love you' -that's forever-
At least that's how your feeling at the time;
But some folks take it differently -
And end up getting hurt, you see -
Love's not quite the reason and the rhyme.

2.
There's oh so many words I should have spoken -
And there's twice as many tears I should have shed;
But in the end we're still alone -
Love's not the only game in town -
Life's short enough without an empty bed.

Chorus (repeat)

3.
No I can't remember how it feels to hold you -
That sacred song is better left alone;
Time has a way of making peace -
Old memories can find release -
And a broken heart's a thing to leave at home.

Chorus (repeat)
 

Copyright: 1986 Ian McLeish
Published: 1990 McMusic Ltd. CAPAC
Renewed: 1994 Mousehole Music SOCAN
 

Chuck: Drums,percussion,timbales
Ian: Lead & background vocals,bass,electric guitar,percussion
John: Electric guitars,percussion
Mary Ellen: Background vocals
Geoff: Synthesizers
 
 

(Something Hit Me) Right Between The Eyes - Ottawa, Summer 1986.
This started out as a country song, but sometime during the writing I discovered that the lyrics suited a reggae beat really well. I had been a fan of  Bob Marley and the Wailers since the 'Burnin'' album, and was very happy to be able to make my own contribution to the genre. Chuck and John, pros that they are, had no problem getting the rhythms right. Who says white boys can't groove?