Who Is 

Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” About?

In Your Eyes has to be one of the most iconic hits to come out of the 80s. If your mind doesn’t flash to that scene in that movie, we’ll be surprised – and suggest you watch it soon. But who are the lyrics about? We dug in to discover more about one of Peter Gabriel’s greatest tunes. Let’s take a look!

Who Originally Wrote In Your Eyes?

Who Originally Wrote In Your Eyes?

Peter Brian Gabriel was born in February 1950 in Surrey, England. He was raised in a middle-class family in a Victorian manor just outside the town of Chobham. After writing his first song at 12, Peter’s aunt gave him money for singing lessons. But instead, he used it to buy the first Beatles album.

So, Who Is Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” About?

So, Who Is Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” About?

There are rumors that the song is about Roseanna Arquette since they lived together when the album was released. But at the time, he hadn’t yet separated from his wife, Jill Moore. Their divorce would not become final until 1987.

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