I never realized way back in 82 the deep quality of the lyrics.

It's a great song.

You’re leaving now
It’s in your eyes
There’s no disguising it
It really comes as no surprise
To find that you planned it all along

I see it now
Becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starrey-eyed
To think that I would have know by now

{chorus}
Now, sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost, like the tears that used to tide me over

{only time will tell}
One thing is sure
That time will tell
{only time will tell}
If you were wrong
The brightest ring around the moon
Will darken when I die

{chorus}

{repeat first verse}
{repeat second verse}
{chorus}

{only time will tell}
You’re on your own
Inside your room
{only time will tell}
You’re claiming victory
You were just using me
And there is no one you can use now

{only time will tell}
One thing is sure
That time will tell...

[b]Africa, only God can, will, could, would help.
If only it is time that it will take on Asia,
wat of Africa that only God can save them.
Just like the part that am in now.
though they just clock 45yrs.
since the colonial masters left,
but still nothing good can be boasted about
So dear, be contented with wat u 'ave'.

Wasn't Asia like a "supergroup" with members of several other prominent bands? They were great. Its a shame you don't hear much of them whenever there's an 80's compilation or flashback show.

Apparently the four members had been members in Yes, King Crimson, ELP, UK, Roxy Music, and Uriah Heep. Sounds a lot like Yes in some aspects.

gemini13 said:

I adore this song then and now.

That openingn synth horn line is heaven.
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i love Asia... especially "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes". Great song!

JonSnow said:

I loved that song! The B-side of that was "Lying to yourself" which was also a really cool song. I dont' think it was on an album, which is what Prince USED to do with cool B-sides!

engineer9 said:

Oh yes, I remember Lying To Yourself!! I haven't heard that in years!! Wow... talk about flashback, heh. I wish I still had that 45.

JonSnow said:

Mine is probably still in storage up in Minneapolis. One of these days I need to just go up there and go thru all my old crap. One HELLA garage sale! lol

Nice to know that there are others that remember that song.