Close your eyes
Give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Is this burning an eternal flame?
I believe it's meant to be, darling
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame?
Say my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, ohh
Say my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, ohh
Close your eyes
Give me your hand
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame?
Close your eyes
Give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Is this burning an eternal flame?
Close your eyes
Give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming, ohh
An eternal flame?
Close your eyes
Give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Is this burning an eternal flame?
Close your eyes
Give me your hand, darling...
About This Song
"Eternal Flame" is a tender ballad about the vulnerability and uncertainty of deep romantic love, with the narrator questioning whether their intense feelings are reciprocated or merely wishful thinking. The lyrics explore themes of longing, devotion, and the fear of unrequited love through intimate imagery like feeling a heartbeat and watching someone sleep. Musically, the song features gentle acoustic guitar, soft harmonies, and Susanna Hoffs' delicate vocal delivery that perfectly captures the song's dreamy, romantic atmosphere. The track marked a departure from The Bangles' typical jangly pop-rock sound toward a more introspective, folk-influenced style. It became one of their biggest hits and remains a quintessential late-80s power ballad that captures the timeless experience of being consumed by love while desperately hoping it will last forever.
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