I Only Have Eyes For You
Count Basie & His Orchestra Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to "I Only Have Eyes for You" by Count Basie and Frank Sinatra reflect a deep, almost obsessive love for a singular person. The singer suggests that their love is so overpowering that it is almost like they are blind to everything and everyone else in the world. The singer wonders if this is true for their lover as well, asking if their love is also an optical illusion. They then speak about how their focus only lies with their lover, and how they cannot see the stars or the moon because they are solely focused on the person in front of them.
The second verse of the song speaks about how even if they are in a crowded area with millions of people, the singer only sees their lover. They are metaphorically saying that even if others are around them, they simply do not matter because their heart only beats for this one person. The lyrics reflect an intense love that simply cannot be queni=ched, and it comes through in the song's arrangement as well. With a soft and romantic tone, the song offers a classic take on love that is as strong today as it was upon its release.
Line by Line Meaning
My love must be a kind of blind love
My affection for you is so intense that it feels like I can't see anything else.
I can't see anyone but you
My attention is entirely devoted to you, and I don't notice anyone else around us.
And dear, I wonder if you find love
I'm curious if you feel the same way about me and if you are also consumed by strong feelings of love.
An optical illusion, too?
I'm questioning if our love is too good to be true or if it could simply be a trick of the mind.
Are the stars out tonight?
I'm not even sure of what is happening in the world around us because all of my focus is on you.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
My attention is solely on you, and I don't pay attention to the weather or any other external factors.
Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
I'm emphasizing that nothing else in the world is as important or interesting to me as you are.
The moon may be high
In the physical world, there may be significant events happening, but they mean nothing to me because my heart and mind are concentrated entirely on you.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
Even if I try to look up at the sky, I won't find anything as mesmerizing and captivating as you.
Cause I only have eyes for you.
I state once more that all of my attention, emotions, and love are only for you and nobody else.
I don't know if we're in a garden
I am too lost in my love for you that I don't even notice our physical surroundings, and I don't care because as long as you are here, nothing else matters to me.
Or on a crowded avenue
Regardless of where we are, our love is so intense that I feel like we are the only two people in the world, not even an entire crowd can take my eyes off you.
You are here, so am I
As long as we're together, everything else in my life becomes a blur because my focus is purely on cherishing the moment with you.
Maybe millions of people go by
Even if millions of people pass by, you are the only one who catches my attention, and I only have loving eyes for you.
But they all disappear from view
No one else is significant when I am with you, you are the center of my universe, and the only person with whom I engage and establish emotional connections.
And I only have eyes for you
The song concludes with the reiteration that my entire self is incredibly focused on you, and my love is yours forevermore.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DUBIN, HARRY WARREN
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