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Introduction
“Eyes of a Child” unfolds in two parts on The Moody Blues’ 1969 space‑themed album To Our Children’s Children’s Children, capturing the awe of seeing Earth vanish beneath you and the hopeful innocence of youth. Written by bassist John Lodge, its buoyant melodies, dreamy Mellotron swells, and sing‑along chorus evoke the optimism of the moon‑landing era. Decades later, its message of wonder and belonging still speaks to anyone who’s ever looked skyward and felt both small and limitless.
“Eyes of a Child” appears as Part I (track 2) and Part II (track 4) on To Our Children’s Children’s Children, recorded between May and September 1969 at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, England. The album was conceived amid the excitement of NASA’s Apollo program, and the band even sought—and then fabricated—the sound of a Saturn V launch to set the mood. John Lodge penned both parts, using the metaphor of a child’s gaze to explore themes of discovery, unity, and hope for future generations.
Part I opens with an upbeat acoustic guitar riff that transitions into soaring Mellotron chords, mirroring the lift‑off sensation of space travel. The lyrics invite listeners to “come out and see that your world’s spinning ’round,” urging us to reclaim that fresh perspective we had as children . After the instrumental “Floating,” Part II returns with a more reflective tone, its flute flourishes and gentle rhythm underscoring the serenity of viewing Earth from afar.
Released in November 1969—just months after the first moon landing—the song tapped into collective dreams of exploration and unity. Though it wasn’t a chart single, “Eyes of a Child” became a fan favorite for its blend of progressive‑rock ambition and heartfelt simplicity. Today, listeners rediscover its message whenever they need a reminder that wonder never grows old.
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Lyrics
I’m gonna sit and watch the web
That you will build this day
Will it be a thread of love you weave
Is yours too short away
Then everything will be as you will see in the light
In the eyes of the child
You must come out and see
That your world’s spinning ’round
And through life you will be
A small part
Of a hope
Of a love
That exists
In the eyes of a child you will see
In the eyes of the child
You must come out and see…