The Eyes of a New York Woman
B.J. Thomas & Bj Thomas Lyrics

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I'll be in New York City
When the lights shine bright tonight
Where my woman waits for me
Arms that hold me tenderly
Lips as sweet as honeycomb
Love that waits for me alone
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman

The eyes of a New York woman
Are eyes that can hold a man
She swept me off of my feet
Made my world seem so complete
I'll never have to look for more
I found what I've been lookin' for
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman

Thought I wasn't ready for the tie that binds
But I lost my heart to her when her eyes met mine
Now I see her differently
I've got to make her mine

So I'll make my home Fun City
And let the lights shine bright on me
East side cafes, West side plays
Uptown, downtown, I'll be there
I'll never have to look for more
I found what I've been lookin' for
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman

The eyes of a New York woman
Are eyes that can hold a man
She swept me off of my feet
Made my world seem so complete
I'll never have to look for more
I found what I've been lookin' for
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman
Deep in the eyes

Of a New York woman
Deep in the eyes of a New York woman

Overall Meaning

The song "The Eyes of a New York Woman" by B.J. Thomas is a romantic ballad about a man who has found the love of his life in New York City. It tells the story of how he wasn't looking for love, but it found him in the form of a woman whose eyes he got lost in. He describes her as having "arms that hold me tenderly; lips as sweet as honeycomb, love that waits for me alone," indicating that he has found everything he was looking for in her.

The lyrics portray the cityscape of New York as a breathtakingly beautiful place where the lights shine for miles, and the woman he loves waits for him. He is enamored by her with her eyes that "hold a man" and have swept him off of his feet. The singer proclaims that he will make his own "Fun City" and be there in every corner of the city with his woman by his side. The song ends with the repetition of the line "deep in the eyes of a New York woman," emphasizing that the singer has found his true love in the city that never sleeps.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be in New York City,
I'm going to New York City

where the lights shine bright for miles,
New York City has bright lights that can be seen for miles

Where my woman waits for me,
My girlfriend is in New York City waiting for me

arms that hold me tenderly;
She has loving and caring arms

Lips as sweet as honeycomb,
Her lips are very sweet

Love that waits for me alone,
She loves only me

Deep in the eyes of a New York Woman.
I can see the love in her eyes

The eyes of a New York woman
Her eyes are special

are the eyes that can hold a man;
Her eyes can capture a man's heart

She swept me off of my feet,
I fell in love with her quickly

made my world seem so complete.
She made my life feel whole

I'll never have to look for more;
I don't need anyone else

I found what I've been looking for
I found the love of my life

Deep in the eyes of a New York woman.
I found everything I need in her eyes

Thought I wasn't ready for the tie that binds,
I wasn't ready for a serious commitment

But I lost my heart to her when her eyes met mine.
I fell in love with her at first sight

Now I see it diff'rently; I've got to make her mine.
Now I know that she's the one for me

I'll make my own Fun City,
I'll find my own happiness in New York City

and let the lights shine bright on me.
I'll enjoy everything the city has to offer

Eastside cafes, Westside plays;
I'll explore different parts of the city

Uptown, Downtown, I'll be there.
I'll go everywhere in the city

Deep in the eyes of a New York woman.
But I know that everything I need is in her eyes

The eyes of a New York woman
Her eyes are still everything to me

are the eyes that can hold a man;
Her eyes can still capture a man's heart

She swept me off of my feet,
I'm still madly in love with her

made my world seem so complete.
She still makes my life feel whole

I'll never have to look for more;
I don't need anyone else

I found what I've been looking for
I'm content with what I have

Deep in the eyes of a New York woman.
I know that I have everything I need in her eyes

Deep in the eyes of a New York woman.
I love her more every day

Deep in the eyes of a New York woman.
I found my forever in her eyes

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARK JAMES

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Comments from YouTube:

Susan Bezio

3y↑24

RIP BJ Thomas. No more pain, just all the love you deserve. You will be missed.

David Wells

5y↑82

My favorite B J Thomas song. And I like everything he did.

Cassie J. Fox

One of my fav BJ tunes...

Jim Killeen

mine too

Timothy Forbes

Mine too!!!

Peanuts McGonnagle

3y↑1

I'm right there with all of you. No one could have ever sang this song like he did. This man was just born to sing and he was blessed with a golden voice.

Patricia Hill

Mine, too.

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gotkeith

3y↑6

The last time I heard this song must have been 50 years ago but I remembered it like it was yesterday. I sang along to the music and remembered every single word. That, my friends, is the mark of a well written and well constructed song. It may also be a sign that my brain functions on a lyric-based level beyond compare. :-)

da pro

3y↑11

My favorite song from BJ Thomas. He will be the greatest singer in heaven. RIP BJ

Rich Merrill

3y↑7

One of the guys you wished could live forever! We're gonna miss him but he left one fantastic legacy with his music.

Charz 1975

3y↑6

My favorite song by BJ - thank you for the beautiful music and childhood memories. RIP 💐🙏🏼👏

Darrel Johnson

3y↑9

Back in the summer of 68 my 18 year old brother brought home 3 new records.This song,Jumpin Jack Flash by the Stones,and Sunshine Girl by Herman's Hermits.The good old days.....

David Dax

This came out during my first spring at grad school at NYU. Great song and memory.

John Gray

4y↑24

What a great voice BJ has,Can`t believe some gave a thumb down on this !! 🤔

Carmella Allegretto-Baker

@Albert Miller, so would I!

Albert Miller

I'd like to give the person who gave a thumbs down to B. J. Thomas's Eyes of a New York woman the other pointer finger up. Lol baby.Later folks !

Karl Piepenburg

3y↑1

The voice almost every other singer probably envies

Carmella Allegretto-Baker

@mplo....You are correct with what you said about people having different tastes. I'll still never understand anyone not liking BJ Thomas, but again, you're correct.

Carmella Allegretto-Baker

3y↑1

John Gray, you're a smart man. I also can't believe some gave a thumb down on this, or any song BJ Thomas sings. He's amazing on every tune he sings! My heart is shattered that he's gone. May BJ Thomas rest in eternal peace.

Scott Burton

4y↑21

Outstanding song!

Albert Miller

3y↑4

Eyes of a New York Woman is one of my favorites of B. J. Thomas's. I can't believe he's gone.Cancer just took so many of our favorite artists.He was among the best. His voice was just incredible.I am now going with a woman from New York and so Eyes of a New York Woman means even more to me she's the first woman that I dated since my late wife Laurie died in 2007.That's 14 years. I loved her and for the first time in 14 years I feel love again.The two of us can't be together because I'm here in Carpentersville Illinois and she's in Rochester New York. We can't talk on the phone or video chat because her phone doesn't work good. We can only text until her phone stops working for hours. We send pictures to one another. I love that but that's not the same as the two of us talking on the phone or even actually being together. I enjoy B.J. Thomas's music. I always will. Later folks

Carol Mccannon

3y↑7

RIP, B. J. Thomas. I grew up loving and singing your music on my transistor radio with 45s.

Debutantealways Hunter

4y↑18

My very favorite B.J. Song! So glad I got to see him perform this TWICE! 💙😎

K Cash

3y↑2

@mplo Those taken off may have had copyright issues, but it is strange the song almost gets forgotten. Maybe it's because the other ones were so popular and he wasn't known by many when "Eyes..." was a hit.

K Cash

3y↑2

Yes, it was always my favorite of his, although it doesn't get airplay or mentioned as much as his other hits.

John Schwarz

3y↑4

I bought this album in 1969 and played it on my ship in Pearl Harbor while in the Navy. It always took a homesick sailor home.

CrownVictoria1984

3y↑11

Just heard that he passed away…had to hear this great song again, thanks!

David Dax

Yes, a damned shame.

Art Robinson

3y↑3

My favorite BKT song, too. So unique, compared to the rest of his body of work. Modulates-3 times!

scottym3

3y↑4

R.I.P B.J. This is my favorite from him. Thanks for all the hits.

Elle Daniels

3y↑5

Thanks for the music BJ. Rest in Peace!

redhotn blue

4y↑4

What a beautiful song by such a wonderful singer; love all his music.

Richard Wankerl

4y↑18

I just love this song!

NO TELL

3y↑3

Fabulous song...RIP BJ Thomas

D B

3y↑5

RIP - your songs were fabulous! And, you are an American Icon

carroll6

5y↑16

I always loved this song. Thanks.

4058153

4y↑6

Saw him last year on tour. Still sounds great.

The Vinyl Restoration Project

That is great! My wife and I were also fortunate enough to catch him perform a few short years back (three, I think) at the Franklin Theater in downtown Franklin, TN. He could still sing everything in the same key too. He is sorely missed. Thanks for posting.

Jeff Sartain

6y↑23

Another excellent song written by Mark James.

Margie Hornsby

2y↑1

My favorite song from BJ, he was a great performer and wonderful singer! You will be missed!⚘

K B

3y↑7

Rest in peace, BJ.

Phoenix Rampart

5y↑11

What an excellent band and good singer

Johnny Intrieri

3y↑5

Love his music!! Just found out he has Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Prayers to you B.J. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Chris Reeh

3y↑5

He will be missed.

Rita McNabb

4y↑2

My all time favorite artist!! Love him and all his music....have seen him live in concert many times... great talent!!!

Angela Lewis

What a gem! Takes me back to my childhood. Rarely hear this one anymore.

Moresunnydays

5y↑12

I love YOUTUBE! After 45 yrs I can hear these songs!

Jo White

5y↑6

Love this song.

Tammy Gronskei

3y↑2

Love this song

Frankie C

6y↑13

SUPERB! Sound Quality,best I ever heard on that record.

The Vinyl Restoration Project

6y↑3

Thank you. These copies just kind of fell into our laps too. Had the pleasure of hearing him sing this one, along with "Hooked on a Feeling", in a concert earlier this year. And he still sings these in the same key! Who does that? Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for listening and the kind remarks.

Steve P

3y↑4

Dedicated to Liz that I met in NYC about 7 years ago while she was working in a store on Madison Ave. I was in NYC for the weekend. She was beautiful and her eyes "swept me off my feet". Such an amazing feeling and moments that I will never forget. Liz, wherever you may be now, thank you! ❤

John Parker

4y↑3

He took a recording to a record producer in Houston and they rejected it. But after he left, for some reason the guy turned it over and played the other side. It was a cover of the great Hank Williams tune I’m so Lonesome I Could Cry.” They called him back and signed him. The sing was a big hit and better than the original. The rest is history.

judetta1953

5y↑4

This Was my first BJ Thomas Album - made me fall in love with his singing/

Blogzer

4y↑2

In 2015, at a Saratoga Springs NY music and dance festival, I had an opportunity for a single dance with a woman from Asheville NC. This song captures, pretty well, my experience. That one dance was completely magical and something I will always remember; for those few minutes, gazing into her eyes, I was completely lost.

Then, after saying “thanks for the dance”, and finding new partners for the next dance, we ended up adjacent and, before the music started, she made a gesture to me that, from her perspective, I totally ignored (sorry!!). But not from my perspective, it fully registered; my mind was in blissful turmoil!

Wish I had another opportunity to say thank you to S for such a moment.

And, thank you, BJ and The Vinyl Restoration Project!

Cathy McIvor

3y↑2

Oh, thanks so much for this! The good ole' days - definitely!!! When my care were so small...

Sam L. Williams

5y↑11

Most people don’t know this but this song actually came out before “Hooked On A Feeling” that song was the original planned follow up this song. A rare instance where the follow up single was a much bigger hit then the first hit single.

K B

IMHO his best song,

John Smith

4y↑2

Regional radio was more important back then...this was a huge hit in Houston..

John Parker

If you were in high school in the 69’s you knew it. I always loved this song!

Norm MacDonald

4y↑6

Love the electric sitar on this song

Phil Hatfield

3y↑2

He should have been a much, much bigger star---------right up there with Elvis and Tom Jones and others.

Chris Duym

3y↑2

R.I.P. BJ...one of the best

Dj Tennessee

5y↑40

I heard this on AM 580 CKWW Detroit/ Windsor tonite and took right back to childhood in East Tennessee, my aunt Kaye was a huge BJ Thomas fan and always played this album, she loved rock n Roll taught me all the dances , my very own Tracy Turnblad from "Hairspray". she lost her battle with cancer in June 2012 , I think of her anytime I hear his songs. thanks for posting this song DJ Tenn. nYc

Laura Maddocks

3y↑3

@mplo same for me, a junior! So sad we just lost him.

Laura Maddocks

3y↑1

I'm from East TN too.
Kingsport. This is my fav as well. Takes me back to high school in the late 60s when life was so warm and simple. I'm sorry you lost your aunt. It is nice you appreciated her.

marciefree

3y↑1

Grew up in Flint, and also have great memories of listening to this one on WNAC, and the mighty power from Windsor CKLW am 800 all night. ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Denise Miller

3y↑2

From Michigan listened to CkLW Windsor all the time. I am so sorry about your aunt and so glad you have those memories of you and her together.

John VanHaner

4y↑3

I have a theory< Dj, that music can transport us, like a time machine, back to certain eras, if only for a few minutes. Tell me if this makes sense to you . . . . we never stop being say 15, 16 etc., we just add different stages to that. And music, in its "magic: can take us back to those ages that are still there . . . with all the feelings, smells, excitement that will always remain there. Dave

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Arnold Barland

3y↑2

Loved him sing for the angels

The Vinyl Restoration Project

This was an early 2017 archive and I just remember the original transfer that came out of the project had terrible harshness (almost ear ringer level harshness!) that had to be tamed. But yes, it could use another 'Pass' (or two) to build on that, especially now. I hope to eventually make that happen at some point. But there is much more work to do. Let me explain.

Friends, B. J. Thomas is just one of many, many of our treasured legacy artists that the digital age of music has not been so kind. So my studio, LegacyVMP Studio, is on a mission to try and help do our part to change this kind of business climate within the legacy audio industry that we feel is long overdue. I think the time is right for studios like mine (and others!) to take what technology now affords us and turn it into something that can be very positive for the industry as a whole. Will you help us do that?

Here are some of our more recent restorations to help illustrate what I am talking about. I want to stress with these: 1.) the power of recent advances in audio restoration technology in particular to allow studios like mine to do what we do! 2.) I want you to hear just how far our sound has come (maturity-wise) since we did this restoration in early 2017. Here is one or two (or three or four 🙂): (https://youtu.be/RLjsKECP3lk, https://youtu.be/5yLgrE7-B-0, https://youtu.be/BFI8yBcX0qE, and https://youtu.be/ABPOzijuam4). Thanks for listening!

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Dangerous Curvzzz

5y↑58

Who's Jammin this 2019?????? ( hands) ✋

Anthony DiEva

3y↑1

Me!

Judith Rubin

✋

annieboat99

4y↑2

2020

Mr25thfret

4y↑1

🖐

J Reyas

4y↑1

I've never heard this song before.

Dj Tennessee

3y↑2

RIP KING 🤴🙏

dave whitley

3y↑4

Gonna miss you BJ RIP

Joe Culp

3y↑3

R I P B.J Thomas.

miguelofthehillcount

5y↑20

Billy Joe (B.J.) was from my town. I remember him when he was the lead singer in the local garage band.

John Smith

4y↑1

The Triumphs right?

marty34

5y↑4

Thanks for putting it here.There seemed to another version on here (Youtube) that sounded different,seemed they were the only ones to be found for ages.I still have this on PYE UK International 45 Single.

David Kelly Mitchell

2y↑4

Billy Joe Thomas and the Triumphs from Houston, Tx. This was from the Chips Moman/American Sound produced sessions. The late great Reggie Young playing the electric sitar.

David Kelly Mitchell

2y↑1

@offaxisdude Hey Ralph! Hope all is going well and Happy New Year friend!

offaxisdude

2y↑2

Dave, how ya doin ol buddy...happy new year !!!!

PC No

4y↑3

What has always drawn me to this record is that strange dissonance between the bass and the strings, it sounds as if there had been some intermodulation going on in the mixing board, a little like something from the soundtrack of a horror movie. It's brilliant, but I have no idea if it was intentional or a lucky accident.

Blogzer

4y↑1

That key change, too, that the strings lead is so well written.

pin28son

3y↑3

RIP, B.J.

hollie65

3y↑3

Stone Cold Classic!

Michael Boone

6y↑3

BJ Thomas was BIG in the late 60's and we were able to get him to play our Senior Prom! Great performance and what an EGO! He pissed off most of us off, demanding more applause and appreciation for him playing or dance.

K B

wah wah wah

goldenoldiesPete

4y↑1

Did he resent people dancing?

Jose Sanchez

5y↑2

B.j.thomas. cumple hoy 77 años 7- 8- 2019 feliz cumpleaños gran ruiseñor!!! 🤗🤗🤗

johnny maestro

7y↑7

Thank you So Very Much My Very Dear Friend , God Bless !!! Love These Two Songs By B.J. Thomas

Marc Maraccini

3y↑2

Still listening in 2021!

Rhubarb 68

3y↑3

Rest well in Paradise, B.J.

FRANK KELLY

3y↑1

RIP Mr. BJ Thomas

Charles Carpenter

3y↑2

RIP BJ Thomas

Rosie Dadabo

2y↑1

Miss you so much, BJ…❤️

Blaine Hylton

3y↑3

R.I.P. BJ thomas

Jose Sanchez

5y↑1

Feliz cumpleaños !!! B.j Thomas!!!🤗🤗🤗

Theresa Hicks-Weir

3y↑1

He is eye candy!!

The Vinyl Restoration Project

The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood' from our 2021 archives is just a perfect example of just how good 'the LP mastered sound can be. We want to present it here for illustrational purposes only because of its significance and what it represents(read below). But it may be for just a brief time so, for now, you can hear it here: (https://www-ccv.adobe.io/v1/player/ccv/DtE9sZWfpQd/embed?bgcolor=%23191919&lazyLoading=true&api_key=BehancePro2View&). It is part of our "The Legacy LP Mastered Sound" video series to help raise awareness of a sound that we believe is a very important part of our legacy music heritage. Why? Read on........

You can also view our Facebook post of this very important rework at our studio here: (https://www.facebook.com/legacyvmpstudio/posts/142840348160327). Read 'all about it' to help you understand 'WHY?' we do what we do and why we believe it is so important to not overlook this phenomenally engineered sound anymore. And a sound that was crafted on purpose just for the vinyl medium years ago to give it a 'distinctive sound' unlike any other.

LegacyVMP Studio is dedicated to preserving and promoting 'the sound we once knew' but we are also dedicated to helping it 'live' again. You can help us raise awareness by visiting our Facebook Business Page( https://www.facebook.com/legacyvmpstudio) and if you have a Facebook account, please 'Like/Follow our Page' and then share it to all your Facebook Friends. Thanks so much for your support!

Sikander Dhaliwal

3y↑1

RIP Sir. 🙏

KENNY C

6y↑1

BJ.......The master snorter. Six million dollar man.

Hotspur FC 1882

3y↑1

RIP BJ Thomas

David M

Delightful memories of a time when New York women were sparkling and sophisticated, playful and smart. How they have deteriorated in barely a half-century! Today's modern women are bitter, frustrated, feminist bloody messes! They are less fun to be with, or be around, as a bad migraine. Unmarriageable and unlovable!
Message to New York Women: CHANGE BACK!!

JOE MONIZ

5y↑1

Great Song....

tmr626

4y↑4

BJ's first good hit song was 'Billie and Sue' from '66 - '67 I believe. (Look for original song posted by: tomkaye0).
Do you guy's also remember his song from '71 'No Love At All?'

kd Davis

3y↑4

He better change his mind about going to NYC thou 😂

Tim Winemiller

3y↑1

Was the first record 45 I ever bought was flip side of hooked on you

Phillip Ford

3y↑1

BJT fans probably don't know the title is from a song in Thomas Pynchon's novel V. An NYC group, the Insect Trust, put really wonderful music to it around this time, check that if you love the title.

Thud979

3y↑3

RIP my friend 5/29/21

SpecialSuperstar

3y↑3

RIP BJ

Ellen Ziegler

3y↑3

RIP

Rick Wilson

3y↑2

Came here cause Of Skip Bayless good song

John Parker

4y↑7

East side cafe Westside place uptown downtown I’ll be there, deep in the eyes of a New York Woman.

kaos karl

4y↑3

My favorite line in the whole song !

Richard Zimmerman

3y↑3

R.I.P.

ꮩ ⲟ ꮓ ꭲ ꮩ ꭰ.

3y↑1

Oči newyorské ženy.

Murphy Bouquet

Hey Michael Boone.......Read your comment.....You are right on about Thomas and his sad attitude. Lived in Vegas in the 90's and saw him live right up front. An older couple started dancing and he politely announced that he did not sing for dances.

Tammy Gronskei

3y↑2

RIP

ynotneb

3y↑2

RIP

BYL

3y↑2

RIP

1761Charlie

3y↑3

So long Billy Joe . . .

Dave Micklon

3y↑2

RIP BJ.

Dave Micklon

3y↑1

Gonna go to sleep with this on a loop all night.

Richard Wankerl

4y↑1

👍

Rockin' Book Reviews

2y↑1

Thesenew ones are much better!

The Vinyl Restoration Project

Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time. All the best and I hope you keep coming back.

Mr25thfret

4y↑2

I wonder who 's that lady, sexy lady, singing backup with him?

Bird Forever

3y↑2

Rip

337 337

3y↑1

Sorry, but as a country boy who moved from Pennsylvania in 1982, to Charlotte, I'll stick with southern girls. Plus, southern women are aggressive, which helps, because I'm shy. Yankees are mean!

Rockin' Book Reviews

2y↑1

The music is loud enough but the singing is dull and muffled.

The Vinyl Restoration Project

Thank you for the feedback! This was an early 2017 archive and I just remember the original transfer that came out of the project had terrible harshness (almost ear ringer level harshness!) that had to be tamed. But yes, it could use another 'Pass' (or two) to build on that, especially now. I hope to eventually make that happen at some point.

But you have touched on something that means so much to us here at the studio. As you may be aware, B. J. Thomas is just one of many, many of our treasured legacy artists that the digital age of music has not been so kind too. (I have my theories as to why that is but would love to hear your take on it too. You can message me at: @legacyvmpstudio on my Facebook Business page. Thanks!). So LegacyVMP Studio is on a mission to try and help do our part to change this kind of business climate of the legacy audio industry that we feel, is long overdue for a change. I think the time is right for studios like ours that have been able to take what technology now affords us and turn it into something that can be very positive for the industry as a whole. Will you help us do that? (See below for 'How!') Look forward to hearing back from you.

Also, in the meantime, and just to compare, take a listen to some of our more recent restorations of his classics (partial and/or full) to see just how far our sound has matured. Here is one or two (or three or four 🙂): (https://youtu.be/RLjsKECP3lk, https://youtu.be/5yLgrE7-B-0, https://youtu.be/BFI8yBcX0qE, and https://youtu.be/ABPOzijuam4). And please feel free to post your reviews on those as well. Always welcome feedback. It helps us grow! Thank you.

We are now a professional studio, LegacyVMP Studio ( https://www.facebook.com/legacyvmpstudio) and we need your help spreading the word about what we do! Please visit our Business page and "Like/Follow Us". Would love to hear more of your critiques of our restorations as you have time! Thanks so much again and stay safe.