It is said in storyline (on the Information menu) that the song Eyes on Me was written by Julia about someone she had fallen in love with (probably Laguna – not sure though). However in real life the song would have actually have been written by Square themselves (or perhaps someone hired by them – either way it would have to be someone who knows something about the games storyline).
Although the first part of the song fits the Julia background I think some of it is supposed to represent Squall and Rinoa, look at the lyrics and it should become obvious.
Everything on these lyrics is indeed written from Julia’s perspective; she is a singer at a bar (although we never see her singing) and for a while at least Laguna was always there (that’s why I think that this part of the song was aimed at him, but then maybe Caraway attended the bar a lot as well?). Anyway she is simply letting this person know she feels the same way, but this is where the song stops being from Julia’s perspective (except for one possible line)"Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
And, did you ever know?
That I had mine on you
These lyrics don’t really come from anyone’s perspective – they are just part of the song, and perhaps a way of separating Julia’s perspective from the storyline’s perspective. This is the songs “chorus” so to speak, but once it is done, it becomes Squall and Rinoa’s song.Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
This could still be from Julia’s perspective – she wants to get closer to this man who is watching her sing. However when combined with the rest of the song, it is more likely it is from Rinoa's perspective; she wants to get closer to Squall, but he is distant.So let me come to you
Close as I want to be
These lines fit Squall and Rinoa far more than Julia and anyone. Over years of being alone Squall has become very cold and towards people, however Rinoa’s appearance in his life has saved him from becoming heartless, he just needs to open up and let her get close to him.Close enough for me
To fill your heart fading fast
Again, I don’t think this represents anyone in particular – it is simply part of the song, it is making its way to another chorus, but this time even that is different.And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
did you ever know
That I had mine on you
Rinoa wants to know if Squall loves her, and if he’s still capable of loving anyone (which for the record, he is – he just needed to be shown.Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
This is certainly aimed at Squall. At no point where we lead to believe that Laguna held back any tears or pain in front of Julia, and we don’t really get enough development on Caraway to know if this is for him. Squall however, it fits perfectly – he has been left alone for so long, and lost anyone whoever he let get close to him, so much so he has given up trying to keep hold of people. I’m sure this caused him a lot of emotional pain, he has been holding back his tears for a long time.Your tears if you’re holding back
a pain if that's what it is
This could actually be from Julia’s perspective, “more than the dress and the voice” seams to mean that she is more than just a pub singer, she wants to love this person. I think the “real” song writers reverted it back to Julia’s perspective to end the song, and possibly make it a full circle.How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming
The rest of the song is the chorus repeated, which I have already analyzed.
Anyway these are my views on this beautiful song. Hope you enjoyed reading