Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Magic Lyrics by Ben Folds Five

The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner

1999

From the back of your big brown eyes
I knew you'd be gone as soon as you could
And I hoped you would
We could see that you weren't yourself
And the lines on your face did tell
It's just as well
You'd never be yourself again

Saw you last night
Dance by the light of the moon
Stars in your eyes
Free from the life that you knew

You're the magic that holds the sky up from the ground
You're the breath that blows these cool winds 'round
Trading places with an angel now

Saw you last night
Dance by the light of the moon
Stars in your eyes
Free from the life that you knew
Saw you last night
Stars in the sky
Smiled in my room

About “Magic” by Ben Folds Five

Read the complete lyrics to "Magic" by Ben Folds Five from the album "The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner" in 1999. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Alternative Rock.

"Magic" is performed by Ben Folds Five. from the album "The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner" in 1999 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Magic", explore more songs by Ben Folds Five using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Ben Folds Five · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Magic" is credited to Ben Folds Five. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Magic" appears on "The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner" in 1999.

Visit the Ben Folds Five artist page at /artist/ben-folds-five for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.