I Only Have Eyes For You
Bennett Tony Lyrics


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My love must be a kind of blind love
I can't see anyone but you
And dear, I wonder if you find love
An optical illusion, too?

Are the stars out tonight?
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
The moon may be high
But I can't see a thing in the sky
Cause I only have eyes for you.

I don't know if we're in a garden
Or on a crowded avenue
You are here, so am I
Maybe millions of people go by




But they all disappear from view
And I only have eyes for you

Overall Meaning

In Tony Bennett's classic song, "I Only Have Eyes For You," the singer expresses undying love for a person to the point where they believe it may be blind love. He admits that he cannot see anyone else but this person, regardless of the world around him. The lyrics suggest that the love he feels for this person is so intense that it hinders his ability to see others or the world around him. He wonders if this person feels the same way, asking them if their love is an optical illusion as well.


The singer continues to describe his inability to see anything other than the person he loves, including the stars and the moon, which are typically seen as symbols of romance and beauty. The singer's love for this person is so all-consuming that nothing else matters, even if they are surrounded by other people in a crowded avenue or a garden. The singer declares that although millions of people may go by, they all disappear from view because he only has eyes for this one person.


The lyrics of "I Only Have Eyes for You" are a nostalgic representation of classic American love songs. The song was written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin in 1934, and it has been covered by many artists, including Peggy Lee, Art Garfunkel, and The Flamingos. The song has even been featured in several movies, including Baz Luhrmann's "Strictly Ballroom" and the 1997 romantic comedy, "My Best Friend's Wedding."


Line by Line Meaning

My love must be a kind of blind love
My affection towards you is so strong that it feels like it has blinded me and I can only see you.


I can't see anyone but you
You are the sole center of my attention, and I cannot see or think of anyone else besides you.


And dear, I wonder if you find love An optical illusion, too?
I am curious if you feel the same way or if my love for you is merely a figment, a trick of the eyes.


Are the stars out tonight?
I am unsure if there are any stars in the sky at this moment.


I don't know if it's cloudy or bright Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
I am not sure about the weather or sky conditions as my vision is solely focused on you and only you, my dear.


The moon may be high But I can't see a thing in the sky Cause I only have eyes for you.
Regardless of how bright or prominent the moon is, I am completely unaware and oblivious to everything in the sky except you.


I don't know if we're in a garden Or on a crowded avenue
I am not certain if we are in a serene garden or a bustling and populated street.


You are here, so am I Maybe millions of people go by But they all disappear from view And I only have eyes for you
Despite being surrounded by countless people, they all fade away from my awareness as my focus is exclusively on you, and you alone.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren

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