Hey There
Buddy Cole & his Orchestra Lyrics
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In the solitary gloom I call to myself
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud
Though he won't throw a crumb to you, you think some day he'll come to you
He has you dancin' on a string, break it and he won't care
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Or are you not seein' things too clear
Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes [Are you talking to me?]
Love never made a fool of you [Not until now]
You used to be too wise [Yes, I was once]
Will you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Or am I not seein' things too clear
Are you just too far gone to hear
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
The song "Hey There" by Buddy Cole & his Orchestra tells the story of someone who is madly in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings. The opening lines indicate that this person spends a lot of time alone in their room, possibly pining after the object of their affection. The singer then addresses this person directly, using phrases like "Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes" and "Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud" to express admiration.
However, the singer also warns this person, telling them to "forget him" because he is not worth their time. The object of their affection is described as being arrogant, with a "nose in the air". The singer tells the person to move on from this toxic relationship, to break the "string" that has him controlling her. The song ends with the singer questioning whether his advice was received or if the person is too blinded by love to listen.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hey There" are a cautionary tale about not falling for someone who doesn't treat you well. The singer serves as a wise mentor, urging the listener to be strong and move on from this one-sided relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately when I'm in my room all by myself
When I am alone in my room all the time recently
In the solitary gloom I call to myself
In the darkness, I often speak to myself in a low voice
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Hello, you who dreams of the impossible
Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
You have never been foolishly in love before, but you were once smarter about love
Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud
Hello, you who is flying high with hope
Though he won't throw a crumb to you, you think some day he'll come to you
Although he is not interested in you, you still believe he will change his mind someday
Better forget him, him with his nose in the air
It's better to forget about him, the arrogant one
He has you dancin' on a string, break it and he won't care
He is controlling you like a puppet, and he won't care if you leave him
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Please take my advice, as if I were your mother
Or are you not seein' things too clear
Perhaps you do not understand the situation very well
Are you too much in love to hear
Are you so blinded by love that you cannot hear me
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Are my words not registering with you at all
Will you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Please listen to me, like a caring mother
Or am I not seein' things too clear
Perhaps I am not understanding the situation well either
Are you just too far gone to hear
Have you reached a point where you cannot hear me anymore
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Are my words having no effect on you whatsoever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORG CHRISTIAN DOLIVO, GREG FIELDS
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