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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 flying cloud
Tho' she won't throw a crumb to you
You think someday she'll come to you

Better forget her, her with her nose in the air

She has you dancing on a string, break it and she won't care

Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother
Or are you not seeing things too clear
Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all going in one ear and out the other

Better forget her, her with her nose in the air
She has you dancing on a string, break it and she won't care

Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother
Or are you not seeing things too clear

Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all going in one ear and out the other

Overall Meaning

The straightforward lyrics of "Hey There" by the Rat Pack - Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis JR - are delivered with a breezy charm that disguises the melancholy hidden behind them. The song's protagonist is addressing someone who is hopelessly in love with a seemingly unattainable woman, and advises him to move on from her. Despite the advice, the singer is not unsympathetic to the other man's plight, and even admits to having experienced the same thing himself: "Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise." The song ends on a melancholy note, with the singer asking if the other man is too much in love to notice the wisdom in his words.

The song's lyrics may seem simple, but they are deceptively powerful. The fact that they are being delivered by some of the greatest performers of their generation only adds to their impact. The Rat Pack was known for their easygoing style, but they were also capable of delivering deep emotions with a light touch. "Hey There" is an example of this, with its message of heartbreak and hope delivered with a casual elegance.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey there you with the stars in your eyes
You are someone who dreams big and aims for the stars. Love has never blinded you, and you are too wise to be taken advantage of.

Hey there you on that high flying cloud
Despite not receiving any attention from the one you desire, you remain optimistic that one day she will come to you.

Tho' she won't throw a crumb to you
Even though the woman you desire does not reciprocate your feelings or show you any attention.

You think someday she'll come to you
You still hold onto the belief that one day, the woman you desire will finally see you the way you see her.

Better forget her, her with her nose in the air
It is advisable for you to forget about the woman you desire, especially since she looks down on you and does not appreciate you.

She has you dancing on a string, break it and she won't care
The woman you desire has complete control over you and she does not care about your feelings or what you do with your life.

Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother
I implore you to take this advice that I am giving you, as if we were brothers and I only want the best for you.

Or are you not seeing things too clear
Is it possible that you cannot see the situation clearly because of your infatuation with the woman you desire?

Are you too much in love to hear
Perhaps your feelings for the woman you desire are so strong that you cannot hear reason or advice from others.

Is it all going in one ear and out the other
Are you not processing the advice or words of wisdom that I am giving you and just ignoring it?

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