I Only Have Eyes For You
Dean Martin/Frank Sinatra/Sammy Davis JR/The ratpack Lyrics


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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

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

The lyrics to Dean Martin/Frank Sinatra/Sammy Davis JR/The ratpack's song "I Only Have Eyes For You" convey a sense of singular devotion and focus on the object of the singer's desire. The reference to the stars and moon suggests a vast, expansive universe, yet the singer is completely absorbed in the object of his attention. He doesn't know if it's cloudy or bright, or if they're in a garden or a crowded avenue, because his attention is solely on his beloved. The focus is so intense that even millions of people passing by disappear from view. This speaks to the power of love and the singularity of vision that it can create.


The repetition of the refrain "I only have eyes for you" further emphasizes the central theme of the song. It's a romantic ballad that celebrates the power of love to create a world where only the beloved exists. The fact that it was sung by the Rat Pack, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr, who were known for their playboy lifestyles and cavalier attitudes towards women, adds an element of irony to the song. Their interpretation of the lyrics suggests that love can create a world where everything else disappears, but it's unclear whether they truly believed in the sentiment they were conveying.


Line by Line Meaning

Are the stars out tonight?
I am uncertain of the weather conditions if the stars can be seen in the sky.


I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I cannot determine if it is a cloudy or sunny night outside.


'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
I am so deeply in love with you that you are the only one I see.


The moon may be high
Even if the moon is visible in the sky,


But I can't see a thing in the sky
I am so blinded by love that everything around me is invisible except for you.


I don't know if we're in a garden
I am so fixated on you that I cannot distinguish if we're in a garden or not.


Or on a crowded avenue
Or if we're in a busy and crowded street.


You are here, so am I
I am together with you right now.


Maybe millions of people go by
Although there may be countless people walking by,


But they all disappear from view
They mean nothing to me as my attention is solely focused on you.


And I only have eyes for you
You are the only one I see and care about, nothing else matters to me in this moment.




Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DUBIN, HARRY WARREN

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