Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Broken Eyes Lyrics by Doves

The Universal Want

2020

[Verse 1]
There's a light but no one's home
You can hear the silence drone
A little artificial bliss
A happiness counterfeit
I've been chasing away those fears
Just happy to let things slip
Oh, when my angel appears
She's wasting her time

[Chorus]
I can't help it if you don't feel satisfied
You only ever looked at me through broken eyes
From the shortest of the nights to the longest sunrise
Broken eyes

[Verse 2]
I've been dreaming about my past
Thinking about a friend
And how we grew up too fast
Enjoying the years slip past
You see you're present, but never here
It's been a day, but feels like a year
Oh, when my angel appears
She's wasting her time

[Chorus]
I can't help it if you don't feel satisfied
You only ever looked at me through broken eyes
From the shortest of nights to the golden sunrise
Broken eyes

Oh, wasting time

[Bridge]
I've been dreaming of you for days
How I wish you were near
Oh, when my angel appears
Don't tell her I'm here

[Chorus]
I can't help it if you don't feel satisfied
You only ever shed a tear through broken eyes
From the longest of nights to the shortest sunrise
You only ever looked at me through sharpened eyes
Oh, broken eyes
Paint that smile up on my face again

[Outro]
I was the last, was the last to know
I was the last, was the last to know
I was the last, was the last to know
I was the last, was the last to know
Credits

About “Broken Eyes” by Doves

Read the complete lyrics to "Broken Eyes" by Doves from the album "The Universal Want" in 2020. 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 UK, Rock.

"Broken Eyes" is performed by Doves. from the album "The Universal Want" in 2020 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 "Broken Eyes", explore more songs by Doves 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 Doves · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Broken Eyes" is credited to Doves. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Broken Eyes" appears on "The Universal Want" in 2020.

Visit the Doves artist page at /artist/doves 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.