Kate Bush - The Man with the Child in His Eyes - Official Music Video

Official music video for the single "The Man with the Child in His Eyes" written by British singer Kate Bush.
"The Man with the Child in His Eyes" is the fifth track on Kate's debut album The Kick Inside. It was released as her second single on 26th May 1978.
The song reached number six in the UK in 1978 and eighty-five in the US Billboard Pop Singles chart in 1979.

[@TheBlueOwl21]

A beautiful hypnotic record ! Who is still enjoying this in 2024 ? 💙

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Kate Bush The Man With His Child In His Eyes mid May 2024 2:36

[@tiagofreitas66]

I´ll enjoy the Kate Bush discography for my lifetime...

[@fordhamdonnington2738]

How did you come up with the idea to ask what year I'm listening? Wow

[@mrm8850]

me.

[@judyfreeman4024]

❤ I am 🥰

[@wolfenstein6676]

As a punk rocker back in the 1970's, Kate, I'd lie in my bed at night with my transistor radio, listening to all the new punk tracks being released worldwide. Then, one night, one of the radio presenters said this, "There's this new girl who's appeared on the scene, I don't know how to describe her, her name is Kate Bush and this track is called 'Wuthering Heights'... Well, it's 2023 and the old punk rocker still loves you to this day, dear lady :) .

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

Hell yes. I'm rather ashamed that I never knew anything of Kate Bush until I dated a girl in 1989 who was into Kate Bush. I've been a fan (as in fanatic) in every sense of the word since.

[@barfuss2007]

I love this song too, this is my favorite band, perhaps unknown for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oamXZIljos-qg8U

[@ernstdombrowski8618]

In the seventies i was in Brighton and on the peer i have heard for the first time that song and i was totally flashed!

[@pekkahagglund2381]

I am.

[@ernstdombrowski8618]

Me too!

[@Christine-ry1qq]

People need to stop asking if anyone is still listening We never stopped! This is our Kate .. why would we ??

[@DavidMander-rs4uk]

Are you still listening then?! 🤔😂

[@Soulspark811]

❤❤❤

[@dominicportelli7468]

Haven't listened for a few years. Why? WOW!!!

[@MervinMagoo]

YES! it annoys the shit outta me! Like the top comment, absolutely pointless, just hoping they’ll get loads of replies to satisfy their boring little souls.

[@Lyuoe56]

I agree. We never stopped.

[@old2eyes]

In an age where anyone can be famous for anything, This is what a proper musical genius sounds like.

[@stephenthorpe8457]

But perhaps not what it looks like!

Still waiting for my 15 minutes…

[@vicman3122]

That is really sad but It is true

[@grahamedwards9991]

I so agree!

[@marksutton5817]

I respect that opinion, but it's not really true. It's unfortunately the media that are controlling culture now and music from the grassroots has a much more difficult time to get heard. And just think how many pubs there used to be where bands starting out could play - mostly gone now. Would we have known the Beatles without the Cavern? I am absolutely sure there is still a lot of talent out there that has no exposure. The fault for this is with the older generations who turned their noses up at culture in the pursuit of greed. 'Taking back control' is the biggest irony.

[@elsnurdley3032]

In '91 my then fiancee and I had a bike accident in which she died, when her things were being sent back to her mother they found a photo' of me on that particular 'bike, on the reverse of the photo' was the title of this song. Now 29 years later this upload caught my attention and I'm crying again the same way that I did that night. RIP Denise, I think about you every day.

[@Christine-ry1qq]

Sending very gentle hugs 🤗 A woman worth knowing me thinks darling xx

[@els1f]

💔😥 Sorry, stranger ❤️

[@polky50]

Oh dear I'm so very very sorry and upset for you ,I hope you find the courage to be you again ,that is what I'm sure your fiancee would love x

[@moocyfarus8549]

Ahhhh to die young and in love❤️❤️

[@tonyhart9758]

i feel for you,i hurt to but kate has always kept me togeather GOD will watch out for you i know

[@travelbird9359]

When you can write a song like this when you're 13 years old, you must have a old soul. Absolutely fantastic!

[@jeremyh.pritchard5325]

Humanity is so much more than it knows of itself.

[@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv]

16

[@travelbird9359]

@@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv She wrote this song when she was 13 and performed it for the first time when she was 16.

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

@@jimmychooquay Um what?

[@fredmcmillan2233]

And an old soul to get it cheers

[@mjm0787]

My God, she’s beautiful.

[@pup1008]

You know that is near enough a line off of one of Kate's songs? "Feel it." 👍

[@paulhease1007]

"Maybe he doesn't love me-- I just took a trip on my love for him?' If a 13 year old really wrote that it leaves me speechless....

[@shuttergirlUK]

I know - such unbelievable insight.

[@JC-bq9zt]

Why does it leave you speechless?

[@charlietwotimes]

She was articulating feelings about a relationship with an older man. There was an older musician in her life at this time who acted as her mentor. Unrequited teenage love? She's highly intelligent & we know she was incredibly articulate. People initially write from experience..

[@ottolettuce]

read that comment just as she said the line lol

[@hakds11230]

She actually wrote this at the age of 13 and recorded at 16. Next time you watch one of these endless stream of TV talent shows and the wannabees (having sang yet another cover song) are told , "you are marvellous" , please remember that fact and appreciate what a real musical genius is!

[@forlorndream1400]

pookie dad I've always loved this song as I imagined a woman with a man who had childish attributes, therefore a man with a child in his eyes, like me. What you're saying is something very different. If a 13 year old child wrote this about her lover then it's a man with a child in his eyes.

[@odin8710]

This song was on the cremation of my grandpa,😭😭😫😫

[@jimjiminy1929]

Yeah, well said. Puts it all into perspective huh?

[@H0tchips]

Respect to him. Preserve and promote that part of your thinking that honours your grandpa that such a great song was used in his commemoration. It always speaks volumes to the character of a person in who remembers him and how he is remembered. Having this song as a tribute surely means he enjoyed the love of many for how he lived. My condolences mate.

[@Lesterlock99]

Copy that buddy

[@sophiejameson4064]

This song makes me think of my darling dead husband. He was the man with the child in his eyes - always open, trusting, loving to those who loved him. I have a picture of him aged three. To his family he stayed as true hearted and generous as that child all his life.

[@silasleal646]

Sophie Jameson 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maxlewispallister]

I'm crying xxx

[@kevinadamson7571]

Thats a rare quality.

[@darrenbartlett3294]

This is indeed a once in a lifetime song, beautiful in every way. I'm so sorry for you're husbands passing, it's made me cry,

[@jetterohr4890]

ICD Code ?

[@cyndimoring9389]

I'm grieving my love who died a month ago. He was 17 when I met him and he just died at 70. I feel his presence and every word in these lyrics seems to make perfect sense to me. How would a 13 year old girl write that?

[@carolinegodden4364]

Thanks for sharing. Love Caroline in Australia 🇦🇺

[@davidsmith7653]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[@raymondsidderley3988]

im so sorry for your loss hope this song helps your sadness

[@HeadlinesWithAVoice]

Blessings to you❤

[@Marauder1981]

Uff, that the day I dread the most. I met my love with 17 as well. now we are in our 40´s.

[@johnmccann1960]

At some point in your life, if you're lucky, you will hear a piece of music, a song or just a woman's voice. This Song represents all of those and so much more to me. I first heard this in 1978 at 18 years old, I am now 62 very nearly 63, 45 years and it still gives me goose bumps. It will be played at my funeral when I die (no plans anytime soon though) Kate's music continues to blow me away to this day. Genius.

[@pup1008]

Please, please, please, as a massive fan of Kate's, if you haven't already listen to *"The Kiss"* by *Judee Sill.* Now sadly dead she wrote some amazing tracks but that one is so, so special. I think Kate is a big fan too. 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XRgp6Hjrlpaac

[@compostcorner5934]

Same 🎶👍 I turned 62 in may Kate Bush was mysteriously intriguing,and always takes you on a journey . especially now when the Nostalgia kicks in 🎶

[@sergeykazmin5332]

Хороший человек и гений.

[@luitxi0116]

Ditto, ditto, mate. I just turned 60, and a few weeks ago I suddenly had an urge to listen to Kate Bush again. She is a genius, no doubt

[@user-pz8vn3tv5e]

Mesmerizing to me this song, I just wish it was a little longer. As teen back in the early 80s I would wait for its turn to be played on MTV, I really liked MTV in its infantsy different kinds of music VIDEOS.

[@carolegreen8701]

Personally think she is the greatest female artist ever .

[@markjansen3328]

Together with tori amos

[@waterbird4234]

100% agree

[@andrewbrammer5119]

Totally agree.

[@kaasmeester5903]

The greatest artist of modern music, period. A talented writer and singer of incredible versatility and range, who has always treated her own work with respect. Not clinging to whatever has proven successful, nor doing "new" things for the sake of being "edgy". Her music feels as if it has not been written for us; she's doing her own thing and we're just along for the ride. I am so glad that young people of today are rediscovering this wonderful music.

[@stevenmckechnie9910]

The only female artist to have an album in the top ten in each of the past four decades, didnt do a show in over twenty years but still managed to sell out two shows in the 02 arena within 15 minutes of tickets going on sale, of course she is!

[@sweetwilly]

Kate vibrates a little higher than most of us. ❤️

[@marvinc9994]

"vibrates a little higher" You may just have a point there, my Friend...................................

[@aham9570]

Than all of us!

[@roizeldiez3500]

Love this comment

[@shuttergirlUK]

Great comment, so true. That's what true genius does - sends something out there that us lesser mortals don't fully understand, but helps what we're feeling make sense.

[@ianbailey3924]

Composer, dancer, poet and incredible vocalist. She was a one woman army in the music scene. They dont let talents like hers blossom any more.

[@isobeljames1328]

Producer arranger, composer

[@chardenouxsylvie8167]

Ce disque est fantastique. Souvent oublié dans les disques de cette décennie.

[@nickavenoso7851]

What other artist have you heard of that had written over 200 songs at age 16/17. I don’t think I can name another. I wish it was like it was back in the old days. Real musicians who made real music and had real talent, not the machine music we have now. Kate is one of a kind!

[@RobinLMaze]

Yes...

[@annamillan2903]

Lana del Rey composes, writes and produces her own videoclips, Lorde, Marina and the Diamonds.

[@DanielSantos-dc8kl]

Anyone listening in 2024?

[@JimboSRP]

No, I'm not. You?

[@marcok.6734]

Beautiful kate Bush and his voice...❤

[@mcanphotographyltd5551]

Yes....Awesome

[@colinrunciman5166]

Yes me !!!

[@marcorigali8843]

Too right

[@markashton6853]

This woman is operating on a different artistic level. She is hard- wired into English culture of the last 50 years. She makes songs of incomparable beauty.

[@ginastockings2151]

Kate is actually half Irish on her Mothers Side.

[@tourzrap]

oh shut up

[@williamglen5705]

@@ginastockings2151 born and raised in England. I heard her mother interviewed and she did not have an Irish accent. She may have Irish relatives.

[@JWilks-lk7th]

Check out Eivor if you're unfamiliar with her.

[@brianhourican1488]

@@williamglen5705 Her mother was born in Dungarvan, County Waterford.

[@pmbingel]

Oh my God, so many years have passed. But this song has lost none of its magic and beauty. Thank you Kate, thank you for all the beautiful moments I was able to experience with your music.

[@IKHAM]

I'm a grown man and this song reduces me to a gibbering wreck every time

[@221b-Maker-Street]

When we we ever lose this bizarre notion that grown men shouldn't really cry? It's so unhealthy to think that tears must be ostensibly be hidden - by _any_ adult, whatever their gender...

[@user-xd6dx3ws8h]

Feel the same, bro😂 60 years, ex-soldier, father and still....

[@poppad331]

It's completely ridiculous that someone could write something so lyrically perfect at 13 years old. Occasionally, artists come along that are more than gifted. Kate is definitely one of them. How many artists can say they write their own songs, play many of the instruments, choreograph their videos and sing, play, dance, and perform so perfectly. The fact that many of her hits were written as a teenager is crazy She's a genius

[@petermueller7407]

I totally agree. And I think it is not far fetched that some started to believe in good listening to this song. This song goes far beyond the regular qualities. It is devine.

[@DayDoDoeDontDayDoe]

Easily THE Best British female musician of all time

[@sonicb00000m]

you can delete female

[@fastfrankblack]

Who would the competition even be?

[@empowermph]

does Australian SIA kinda count as British? if so,..I may favors Sia's voice for being more jazz soulful

[@gustavofffx]

not only british

[@idontcare.4034]

Isn't she Irish?

[@williamglen5705]

The highest praise I can give her is that I regarded her as the female equivalent of Bowie. Her incorporation of dance and mime into her act, wonderful songs and videos and sheer originality made her the best British artiste of her time. Her superlative talent only highlighted by the sheer dross around today.

[@robfulano2552]

Equivalent of David Bowie! That is so spot on!

[@pedrodelgado6214]

Bowie couldn't lace her boots.

[@williamglen5705]

@@pedrodelgado6214 A matter of opinion?

[@theverycuriousdoctorz]

Kate is Goddess. Bowie is God.

[@mattgilbert7347]

They both had the same dance teacher for a while. Bush was a huge Bowie-head

[@nickzinhamgjfs]

LYRICS: I hear him, before I go to sleep And focus on the day that's been I realise he's there When I turn the light off and turn over Nobody knows about my man They think he's lost on some horizon And suddenly I find myself Listening to a man I've never known before Telling me about the sea All his love is 'til eternity Ooh, he's here again The man with the child in his eyes Ooh, he's here again The man with the child in his eyes He's very understanding And he's so aware of all my situations When I stay up late He's always waiting, but I feel him hesitate Oh, I'm so worried about my love They say, "No, no, it won't last forever!" And here I am again, my girl Wondering what on Earth I'm doing here Maybe he doesn't love me I just took a trip on my love for him Ooh, he's here again The man with the child in his eyes Ooh, he's here again The man with the child in his eyes

[@chocaholic65]

This album is superb beyond anything

[@ozman9353]

At 13, when Kate wrote this, she seems to have a mind many years ahead. Now she is in her 60's and I've discovered, she really was so unique, a gift to all of us, that's so rare. Thank you Kate Bush.

[@kurtissjacobs5618]

I didn't know that. These lyrics would be amazing if written by an adult with many hits under her belt.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@kurtissjacobs5618 She rolled up at 16 years of age to sign her contract with a posse of lawyers. EMI were terrified of her. Old head on young shoulders.

[@Bonepesci]

Some people don’t understand how amazing she is. Talk about perfect pitch. She’s like her own instrument that can’t be replicated

[@toby9999]

That's how I describe her voice. A musical instrument.

[@barrysmith4674]

Plus she is self taught

[@dewarfinch1]

Yes, - she is utterly unique!!!

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

So you understand the meaning of perfect pitch?

[@simpsonmark]

But some do.

[@user-wl7nb3np6i]

I first heard this song by Kate Bush in 1978 aged 14 years, and at time it's a beautiful song and still is today

[@littlemisschatterbox_]

Eccentric, creative, a little bonkers, original, classy, genius. The legend that is Kate 👌🏻

[@Hope-lv5pq]

Yes 🙌

[@DrewJPS]

She wrote this when she was 13. Let that sink in.

[@littlemisschatterbox_]

@@DrewJPS yes I know 👍🏼

[@DrewJPS]

She's a genius.

[@littlemisschatterbox_]

@@DrewJPS absolutely 😊

[@jennykonijnenburg3031]

Her voice was always and still magic

[@larswara2124]

Masterpiece, written at the age of 13......Mindblowing!!!

[@user-vh5io5oo7i]

Profoundly beautiful

[@mikeweber5362]

Came here by way of Rick Beato in 2023. Wasn't aware of this song before now. This performance is magnificent, the songwriting is exquisite. Totally blown away.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@mikeweber5362 Rick knows his stuff. Kate sang and played piano at 16, after writing it at 13. composed most of the first two albums before she was 15.

[@jasonparfitt4299]

If you know and appreciate musical,lyrical, artistry,composing,theatrical,choreography, passion,and much much more Kate has them all.

[@stuartcullinan5961]

I was 22 years old when this was first released and it was beautiful then. Having just listened to it now at the age of 67 it has gone way beyond beautiful into something quite magical and utterly brilliant.

[@jjs3287]

In the 1970s i met a girl while on holiday, we were young and fell in love. I never saw her again but I still miss her to this day. This song was on the radio at that time and I think of her whenever i hear it as if it was just yesterday. I hope you had a good life Suzanne T.

[@melmortimer1545]

This track is haunting and beautiful.. .it doesn't age ..sounds good over 40 years later...a master piece of writing...⭐

[@aprilsky8474]

I just described it as beautifully haunting also.

[@kelterskelter4]

Looking at Kate in this video...with her lushness and in the prime of her flowering. Her face is a canvas of promise to any man who may gaze upon her. She defines femininity and womanhood in all it's splendour. So beautiful she made me cry.

[@TheForgotten__1]

Kate Bush was so far ahead of her time it’s no surprise she is blowing up 40 years down the line!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Pause for a moment as you enjoy the sublime Kate Bush, and remember that she was *_JUST 13 YEARS OLD_* when she wrote this masterpiece... 🖤

[@cuttlefisch]

The Kick Inside just has to be one of the FINEST debut albums ever ever recorded.

[@mop714]

Lionheart was also good.

[@cuttlefisch]

@@mop714 Of course.

[@ralpholiver2889]

The fact Wuthering Heights comes right after this gets me everytime, perfect transition

[@brettlowton6961]

Amen to that!

[@paullavan3097]

No doubt about that at all ; but Bjork, Vashti Bunyan and Enya's Watermark are worth a mention.

[@herzogvoncoelln5886]

If you put a human, a fairy, a siren and a unicorn in a blender, you get a Kate Bush. Only her songs can descripe the beauty of this women.

[@angelceballos9385]

I swear she's from another world

[@salo7227]

Her best song IMO. And she wrote it when she was 13. Freak of nature and I'm so thankful that I share my little slice of life with her.

[@neilcusworth1764]

She saw a light and she followed

[@novak5876]

I bought the 45 in 1978 with this song at 21 yo and still have it today in 2024 at 66 yo and still love it…

[@kevinrombouts3027]

My favourite Kate Bush song. Beautiful.

[@Brookman59]

Mine to.

[@charliechaz1982]

Despite an endless supply of brilliant material I'm not sure she ever beat this song and video. Both are mesmerising. Her vocal is also velvet perfection and a brilliantly composed piano piece.

[@ArthurShelby481]

She wrote this aged 13 years. No words to describe this.

[@michaelm7815]

Wow what a song!!

[@donnasmith5400]

My late brothers favorite artist.he was in love with her... Its the anniversary of his death on the 8th.. I miss him,and listening to the music he liked makes me feel close to him

[@philcliffe6909]

Lets hope we have music in the afterlife.

[@teamojarrasstilos8603]

im so sorry :(

[@charlietwotimes]

Boys of a certain age - we were all in love with Kate. What's not to love? Your brother had exquisite taste.

[@shanegould6062]

This the most beautiful song ever

[@ellentronicmistress4969]

She wrote this when she was thirteen. Incredible.

[@tracieh215]

Dear Dann... This is your song. We played it for you at your memorial. I hope you were pleased. How can we tell you how special you will always be, to so many people? We all love you and miss you. With love, PooBear

[@willierolls1006]

Hey friend, how are you doing today today today??

[@mowl]

❤️

[@jimmyd694]

Kate Bush is a national treasure. The only one that has never let us down. She comes from a place of genius, born of such purity and elegance, that we can only listen and gaze in wonderment. She is to music and poetry what the moon and stars are to the night sky.

[@swiminthesea6724]

So right on xxx

[@keithrose6931]

Beautifully put and so true.

[@juanjldeguevara8484]

I fell in love with Kate Bush when I was a teenager. I'm 61 now and she is still a Goddess to me.

[@adriendecroy7254]

Thanks to Dave Gilmour for finding this gem of utter brilliance for us. Kate is incomparable.

[@awomk]

2024 and this still has me in tears such talent is so rare

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Kate Bush The Man With The Child His Eyes late May 2024 1:37

[@Power_Fantastic]

England take good care of this Angel please, she is unique and one of the few remaining Greats in Music. 💜Kate 4ever

[@TomPlotagon]

True.

[@williamconnell6541]

In 78 Kate bush was mmmmm different from anyone else at the time, but she had the voice and looks that made me take a sideway look at this new voice, absolutely unique , and have loved her ever since.

[@hitchannel7777]

My Dad died when this was released and I wasn't there for him. When I hear he's hear again, I imagine my Dad has returned. One absolute beautiful song.

[@seanmcclelland6239]

Your dad will always love you.

[@littlemarmoset]

This never fails to bring tears. I especially love the use of the French horn in its medium to upper register--such warmth! And when the horn doubles Kate in the chorus, it's so effective!

[@citizenworld8094]

Good analysis man.

[@alibrown5917]

Played the clarinet in school but always loved the French horn

[@crescentsi]

It's the descending harmonies that lead into the chorus that I enjoy the most. Well crafted song, but there could have been a greater emphasis on melody over the harmonies I mentioned.

[@littlemarmoset]

@@crescentsi Great observation about the harmonies. They do lend a very dreamy tone to that part of the song. They kind of remind me of the descending chromaticism in the passage where Wotan evokes the magic fire music at the end of Walkuere.

[@ev3nflow]

She was 13 when she wrote this.....that almost taking the piss with talent..stunning talent.

[@ev3nflow]

***** you eejit, now ive just spat coffee all over my monitor through laughing... And ctid..

[@nicoleschutz369]

u cudnt be any older.

[@forlorndream1400]

I always enjoyed this song thinking Kate was singing about her lover who had childish tendencies, ie the man with the child in his eyes. Now I'm thinking a 13 year old child wrote this song about her lover who was much older, ie the man with the child in his eyes. That makes this song mean something very different.

[@julieholland9639]

@@forlorndream1400 maybe she had a vivid imagination of love, many young girls do. Im the same age as her and if my parents had ever seen my diary at that age they would have been shocked

[@justinthorsson]

she was 16

[@richardmann4859]

Always in tears when I hear this. I'm no wimp this just moves me. Gorgeous.

[@rabyboby]

I cry at all her songs, everytime.

[@Crackfox75]

Wimp, hehe. Love her too .

[@bs7107]

this song makes my nose sweat ….a lot

[@georgewright6748]

52 and it did and still does the same to me... Beautiful

[@camptube7621]

Me too. It’s because I wanted her to write it for me. For someone to think that of you. To this day this reaches in. I’m ex military and I still have no idea why.

[@mrwolf1964]

Kate is the greatest female singer/songwriter/artist the UK has ever produced, probably the most unique talent in the world

[@BenjaminMorel-gp2et]

You're right and you can even replace UK by the world.

[@eddiespanner]

'No, no it won't last forever' ... but it has lasted my existence to this point. Remarkable young lady (I'm old, so I will say it as it is). I have the vinyl too. The Stones are re-inventing as I write... c'mon Katie, throw something out there. xx

[@SH-op7el]

If you’re coming from Stranger Things - welcome to the best back catalogue ever.

[@eveningstar1]

lol! yep.

[@mandymac2059]

I'm loving that she is being discovered by a whole new generation. I hope they like it.

[@MultiZombiekiller96]

I really like her music.Never really listened to any of her music before watching stranger things.

[@adionisi8446]

Absolutely spot on.

[@kerrybeaty9457]

Getting out my Kate Bush record collection for my granddaughter 🥰 best feeling ever

[@princessofarchetypes3870]

This girl is a genius.

[@digitaleventhorizons]

I was in high school 1985. A girlfriend of mine invited me to her house. She played Kate for hours, fell in love with both of them. Only Kate lasted. 52 and still listening every day.

[@Scottie_S]

I thank Dave Gilmour for giving her the confidence to go forward with this. He spotted the brilliance of this wonderful woman.

[@Rondo2ooo]

He did much more than giving her confidence, which was a great move, so we can enjoy her music.

[@speebles1461]

I love Dave

[@nmgr30]

I was 19 years old when I heard Wuthering Heights! I was instantly mesmerized by it. I am 63 years old now, still listen to it, and still can sing it. Kate was really out of this world!

[@pgm1972]

beautiful, haunting. She goes right to your soul.

[@esoxenvy3112]

Even though this is a very early composition of hers, I think musically speaking, it may be her best song.

[@grimandi]

This song takes me back to August 1978 in North Devon and we had simple pleasures...

[@mjarve909]

Quote from Kate Bush (forward to How to Be Invisible Lyric Book) A few years ago I happened to meet the man I'd been madly in love with when I was about thirteen. It had been a real schoolgirl's crush, and he had had no idea. When I told him that he was 'The Man with the Child in his Eyes' , and that I had written the song for him, he was extremely surprised. I got the feeling it kind of made his day, but I don't think he ever told anyone. I'm not sure he really believed me. She also indicates she was 15 not 16 when she recorded the final version of the song as it was in the middle of her mock O levels making it 1974 rather than the usually reported 1975.

[@joeseph18]

We finally know the mystery to the song!

[@diezuschauerin2507]

I hear him Before I go to sleep And focus on the day that's been I realize he's there When I turn the light off And turn over Nobody knows about my man They think he's lost on some horizon And suddenly I find myself listening To a man I've never known before Telling me about the sea Oh his love is to eternity Ooh he's here again The man with the child in his eyes Ooh he's here again The man with the child in his eyes He's very understanding and he's so Aware of all my situations When I stay up late He's always with me What I feel when I hesitate Oh I'm so worried about my love They say no, No it won't last forever And here I am again my girl Wondering what on earth I am doing here Maybe he doesn't love me I just took a trip on my love for him Ooh he's here again The man with the child in his eyes Ooh he's here again The man with the child in his eyes

[@sophiebuckland8634]

Minor adjustment Hes' always with me etc.. should be he's always waiting , but I feel him hesitate

[@elmagomes4386]

Canção lindíssima de uma letra incrível

[@sullivanbreen4186]

99.9 percent of people don't get the meaning of this song. It's a tragedy.

[@stylogalaxy]

@@sullivanbreen4186 She never said what the meaning was.

[@MoominJude]

@@stylogalaxy she did

[@robertallen3441]

I always get goosebumps when kate says 'he's here, he's here' and the little chuckle. Still think this is kate at her best.

[@frankjones8343]

Thought she was crazy when I first saw wuthering heights on top of the pops in 77. Came to luv her. Quirky, contemporary, gifted ,beautiful. Grown old with this music. Thankyou Kate Bush. Yes still listening in 2024.

[@The_Fugitives]

The strings and French horn arrangement (in combination with the beautiful melody, singing and words) brings tears to the eyes. Oh the power of music.

[@fredmcmillan2233]

Very well said

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

[@JS-zz2hz]

Great quote, never heard that one before, thanks.

[@Sameoldfitup]

@@JS-zz2hz 💙💚💛

[@jennbamboo]

Possibly of the best songs ever written. But oh my! songs were so short when I worked in a tiny record shop in N London …..

[@darrenpoole6946]

She was 13 when she wrote this - just an amazing talent

[@MadTitanGamer]

Such a unique, talented woman that seems to put you into a trance and draw you in to her music. She is and always will be one of the rare gems of extraordinary talented entertainers.

[@p_j6159]

I’m 72 years now. But I Will never forget Kate Bush. Ween I saw her the first time, I never had seen a woman like her. She was the cutest little witch with the most cute voice. I believed she wasn’t from this world. This song is so mysterious. After her there was never a singer like her and there Will never be.

[@scarfboy]

As a _relative_ youngster, yes. She's clearly always doing her own thing, and to actually do that is amazing.

[@rafaellawaasdorp1033]

Check Aurora, not the same but comes the closest

[@gjm1120]

Absolutely stunning, beautiful...Kate is a genius. Love her.

[@willierolls1006]

Hey friend, how are you doing today today today??

[@levi501ize]

yes indeed stunning, no other word for it...

[@Last_Vestiges]

No words. This song is it. All of it. See the awe and wonderment in her face, closing the video. An important talent.🖤

[@waterbird4234]

Hands down the most talented woman to ever grace our ears. The way she modulates is incredible.

[@bobvedder2451]

Kate Bush is addictive!

[@jamesmorgan403]

Moved me when I was a teen, moved me when I became a father and her music continues to move me as I become a grandfather...

[@shanegould6062]

If this was the last piece of music I'd listen to before I died I'd die a happy chap

[@leekindell9937]

Now thats how to write a track. Shes so captivating to watch in the video too

[@graxxor]

How does a 13 year old **girl** write a song like this?... Seriously! This was some next level shit..... Gobsmacking..... The song Kite was conceived when Kate was 11!!! She was a Queen even while still being nothing more than a Princess...

[@pugmilamber9797]

Ah my youth. I was an 80's jazz funk soulster. BUT when I heard this I was blown away. Sucked into a world of pure clarity innocence and wonderment. Kate you transformed the 70s and 80s. Priceless xx

[@iwal1645]

This song sent me on a journey to know who i am more, more like napping and allowing instead of forceful coaxing. I'm a more wholesome person due to this song. Thanks Kate.

[@kallekas8551]

It’s so beautiful it breaks my heart..

[@AzariahFox5370]

This is timeless, like waves lapping too and fro gently caressing the sand. Her voice strokes the brain with smooth melodic fingers. Kate Bush is quite simply unique, never to be equalled or bettered.

[@robinmcburnie3020]

I remember when this track would be played on the radio at three or four in the morning, listening to it in the dark, back 1n '78/'79. I think it is one of the most evocative, haunting but beautiful "tracks" ever recorded. I say tracks because it is the combination of the music, lyrics, arrangement and most of all the perfect voice of Kate Bush that make this so good!

[@chepachii]

+Robin McBurnie Well said.

[@davidsimpson911]

+Robin McBurnie wow robin you are a poet....kate was and is simply wonderful

[@igorstein5616]

+David Simpson Steady on you will make his Bleedin head Swell Bigger than it already is . Couldn`t he just say Yeah it Aint a Bad Song

[@MsMimilala]

+Robin McBurnie ...tracks could also mean the lines on the record (vinyl) :)

[@paulhagan5170]

Absolutely so true caught between a dream and life in 78 .79

[@trippy2703]

Absolutley beautiful.

[@wilmckillop7363]

Incredible. Just Incredible

[@robertreape]

it is incredible that a thirteen year old girl wrote this masterpiece

[@stephenthorpe8457]

it is incredible that a 13 year old anything wrote this

[@NadaII]

I now understand why my dad loved Kate Bush.. Him being a musician I mean.

[@johnstride3809]

She's always been my favourite female music artist & I do mean artist !

[@lk2816]

Miss Kate Bush, the music will never be like this again. 😢

[@anouskaoverwater2370]

Why does this song suddenly touch me .............;; maybe because I have never heard what a spiritual layering is in it !!!

[@speebles1461]

It reminds me of my late father.