In the Gaze of the Spotlight's Eye Songtext
von Mark Heard

In the gaze of the spotlight′s eye
A long way from home
Still nauseous from a turbulent sky
Up on the stage alone
The live end of a microphone
Point blank to my soul
I'm trying hard to keep my self-control

Ooh, I want to go home
I wish that this night would end
But ooh, I′ve got to go on
Shoot from the heart again


Somebody came for the rock and roll
Somebody came for a smile
Somebody came for a soothing song
Something to call worthwhile
The expectations of who knows who
Examining my soul
Unknown faces expecting me to play some role

Ooh, I want to go home
I wish that this night would end
But ooh, I've got to go on
Shoot from the heart again

I don't have no magical words
No pockets full of spiritual jewels
I only know about the way things are
In light of this simple truth
I don′t know which hearts are breaking
Or whose flags are truly unfurled
Between here and heaven
And the outside world

Ooh, I want to go home
I wish that this night would end
But ooh, I′ve got to go on
Shoot from the heart again