What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For
Bob Howard And His Orchestra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Funny I can't get wise to what they mean.
I wish that I could understand the things you say.
Each time I try to go, you seem to make me stay.
Maybe it's just because you like to flirt.
Maybe you want to see my feelings hurt.
You've got me round and round you like a child.
So what do you want to make those eyes at me for
When they don't mean what they say?
They make me glad.
They make me sad.
They make me want a lot of things I'll never have.
So what do you want to fool around with me for?
You lead me on and then you run away.
But never mind,
I'll get you alone some night
And then you'll surely find
You're flirting with dynamite.
So what do you want to make those eyes at me for
When they don't mean what they say?
What do you want to make those eyes at me for
When they don't mean what they say?
They make me glad.
They make me sad.
They make me want a lot of things I never had.
So what do you want to fool around with me for?
You lead me on and then you run away.
But never mind
I'll get you alone some night
And then you'll surely find
You're flirting with dynamite.
So what you want to make those eyes at me for
When they don't mean what they say?
When they don't mean what they say.
When they don't mean what they say.
The song "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For" by Bob Howard And His Orchestra is a lively and playful tune about the confusion that arises from mixed signals in a romantic relationship. The lyrics speak of the perplexity that the singer experiences as he tries to decipher the meaning behind the flirtatious eyes of his lover. He wishes he could understand the conversations they have and the motives behind her actions. The song carries throughout a sense of frustration and unrequited love, as the singer longs for his lover's attention and affection. He feels as though he is being led on, and his frustration grows with the passing of every day. Nonetheless, he remains smitten with her and yearns to know her deeper thoughts and desires.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy; it repeats the question "What do you want to make those eyes at me for when they don't mean what they say?" multiple times, making it a central focal point of the song. The singer's frustration boils to the surface as he wonders why his lover continues to flirt with him when her intentions are unclear.
The song's upbeat rhythm and melody complement the lyrics, making it an enjoyable piece to listen and dance to. The song's overall message is that of unrequited love, heartache, and confusion, making it a relatable topic that many people can find comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their struggles through love.
Line by Line Meaning
Funniest pair of eyes I've ever seen.
The eyes of the person in question are very amusing and remarkable.
Funny I can't get wise to what they mean.
Even though the eyes seem to convey something, the true intention behind them is difficult to understand.
I wish that I could understand the things you say.
There is a desire to comprehend what the person is expressing.
Each time I try to go, you seem to make me stay.
Despite the intention to leave, the person's actions make me want to stay.
Maybe it's just because you like to flirt.
Perhaps the person is just flirting for the fun of it.
Maybe you want to see my feelings hurt.
It's possible that the person enjoys causing emotional pain.
You've got me round and round you like a child.
The person has a grip on me and keeps me coming back like a child mesmerized by something.
Someday you're going to drive me wild.
At some point, the person's actions will push me over the edge and drive me crazy.
So what do you want to make those eyes at me for
When they don't mean what they say?
Why does the person use those eyes to convey something when it's not what they truly mean?
They make me glad.
The person's eyes bring happiness to me.
They make me sad.
Conversely, the person's eyes also bring me sadness.
They make me want a lot of things I'll never have.
The person's eyes create desires within me that are unattainable.
So what do you want to fool around with me for?
You lead me on and then you run away.
What is the motivation for engaging in flirtatious behavior only to pull away?
But never mind,
I'll get you alone some night
And then you'll surely find
You're flirting with dynamite.
Despite the current situation, there will come a time when the person realizes they have been playing with fire in flirting with me.
When they don't mean what they say.
When they don't mean what they say.
When they don't mean what they say.
The repetition of the line emphasizes the central idea that the person's eyes are not conveying what they truly mean.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD E JOHNSON, JAMES V. MONACO, JOSEPH MC CARTHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind