Discover the story of the song > Terminal Eyes – Al Stewart

The protagonist of the song has eyes that seem to see things differently or in a unique way. They describe a glass porcupine sailing on a river called the Serpentine, and how their fingers can touch the skyline and close the blinds. They also mention how their eyes can see dark wine move in a straight line and blur out stop signs and life lines. They say that these "terminal eyes" might seem strange, but they think it's okay. They mention how their eyes can see a silver studded jet plane cutting through their headaches, and how raindrops and fireflies sparkle on shop blinds. They repeat that these "terminal eyes" are okay and that they feel at home in their own unique perspective.