0:00/???
  1. WITH THOSE EYES/Live at Nick's

From the recordings WITH THOSE EYES/Live at Nick's Uptown and Alexis Live at Nick's

Rex Mauney, the keyboard player and musical director of my band, The Double A Rhythm Section, played this tune for me one afternoon on my old, upright piano in hopes that I might put some lyrics to it.  When I began the writing process, I was reminded of the first time I met the amazing man who is now my husband.  The first moment of impact when his eyes captured me from across the room is something that will stay with me forever and certainly changed the direction of my life.  I felt this significant moment was powerful enough to pair up with Rex's melody, and thus evolved our collaboration, "With Those Eyes".  We never recorded this song in the studio, but I am so happy that we managed to get a live recording when we showcased the song at Nick's Uptown.  Rex is now the keyboardist for the amazing Toby Keith and is traveling the world, making great music.  I hope you enjoy our performance together.

Lyrics

  WITH THOSE EYES
 
                                    Alexis Tapp & Rex Mauney
                                            copyright 1983

All the other men that I’ve met haven’t been the star
That I knew you were when I first set eyes upon
The part of you that’s driving me mad.
Oh, I wish I had
Whatever spell of magic you cast.
              With those eyes.  
            With those eyes.

            Chorus 1:  I want you. I want you.  Oh, what desperation!
                               I never…I never found much inspiration
                                Until I met with those eyes.  Oh, what confrontation!
                                I’d willingly now surrender without hesitation.
                                Without those eyes around, I’d fear extreme frustration.
                                Won’t be the same since those eyes.

            Bridge:   Eyes that first draw me near and then gently hypnotize.
                             At once both reassure and then cut me down to size.
                             Endearing and loving but fearsome are those eyes.

                        Instrumental

            They warm me.  They touch me everywhere.
            Through their intense gaze, I become aware.
            Before I met you, how could I have been prepared
            For anything like those eyes?

            Chorus 2:  I want you.  I want you.  I never…I never knew,
                                 Until I met with those eyes,
                                 I never knew life’s surprise.
                                The spell of magic they weave,
                                 I know that I’ll never leave.
                                 With those eyes.