About The Song
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is a well-known song that was originally composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Otto Harbach for the 1933 musical Roberta. Various artists, including The Platters, have recorded and performed the song. The Platters’ version, recorded in 1958, became a major success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and peaking at No. 3 on the Rhythm and Blues chart.
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” revolves around heartbreak and the bittersweet memories of lost love, evoking deep emotions and transporting listeners to a bygone era. The lyrics embody the feeling of longing for someone who is no longer there, with the smoke as a metaphor for the confusion and distortion that come with heartbreak. The song’s lyrics, which describe someone knowing that their love is true, have resonated with audiences for decades.
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Lyrics
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
I of course replied
Something here inside
Can not be denied
They, said some day you’ll find
All who love are blind
When your heart’s on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed them, and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
And yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
So I smile and say
When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes
Smoke gets in your eyes