“With the Sun in My Eyes” is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. It was released in 1968 on their album Horizontal
The track runs approximately 2 minutes and 39 seconds
, and showcases the band’s signature lush harmonies wrapped in sunshine-pop warmth. The lyrics create an evocative emotional landscape, blending introspection and romantic longing:
“I do not need you. Nor do I listen to the words you say… Only to prove. I love you deeply with the sun in my eyes.”
Bee Gees – With the Sun in My Eyes
Part of a Pivotal Album: With the Sun in My Eyes appears on Horizontal, the Bee Gees’ fourth international studio album, recorded through mid-to-late 1967 and released in early 1968. This album marked a broadening of styles—from psychedelic pop to dramatic balladry and Beatles-influenced songs
Sunshine Pop Vibes: Though not released as a single, the track reflects the sunshine-pop genre, characterized by upbeat tempos, bright melodies, and breezy instrumentation—an aesthetic the Bee Gees executed with finesse via acoustic riffs and tight vocal arrangements
