Come On Eileen
Dexys Midnight Runners (OST Хорошо быть тихоней) Lyrics

Come on Eileen
The singer is urging Eileen to take action or join him in something.

Come on Eileen
Reiteration of the first line.

Poor old Johnny Ray
Johnny Ray, a singer, played a song on the radio that was sad but still moved people and made them feel things despite not having any fancy technology or surround sound.

Sounded sad upon the radio
The song itself was melancholy and emotional, even when played in a medium that often doesn't do justice to the quality of music (radio).

But he moved a million hearts in mono
The song was so strong that it was able to impact many people's hearts even when played in the mono (single channel) format. This line suggests that the song was special and resonated with people deeply.

Our mothers cried, sang along, who'd blame them
The emotional impact of the song was not exclusively felt by younger people; even mothers cried and sang along. This line implies that the song was very emotional and that it impacted listeners deeply (particularly women).

You're grown (so grown up)
The person being addressed has grown up and become an adult.

So grown (so grown up) now I must say more than ever
The artist believes that the person being addressed is now more grown up than ever before, and thus the artist must say something important.

Come on Eileen
The singer is urging Eileen again to take action or join him in something.

Too ra loo ra too ra loo rye aye
This is a catchy, meaningless phrase that the singer sings to fill space in the song and to give it an Irish, sing-along feel.

And we can sing just like our fathers
The singer believes that they can sing like their fathers and that this ability connects them to previous generations and their heritage.

Oh I swear (what he means)
The singer is making a serious promise.

At this moment, you mean everything
The person being addressed is deeply important to the singer right now in this moment (the reason why isn't clear).

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess
The singer is admiring Eileen in her dress (it's unclear what kind of dress it is).

Verge on dirty
His thoughts about Eileen's appearance are becoming more sexual or inappropriate.

These people 'round here
The artist is referring to the people in their community or neighborhood.

Wear beat down eyes sunk in smoke dried faces
The artist describes the people around them as tired and burnt out. They seem to lack vitality and are showing signs of aging (smoke-dried faces).

They're resigned to what their fate is
The people in this community have accepted their lot in life and don't seem to expect much more.

But not us, (no never) no not us (no never)
The singer differentiates himself and Eileen from the rest of the community; they are not resigned to their fate and are still able to hope for more or better things.

We are far too young and clever
These two people are still young and believe that they can accomplish anything they want in life. They are clever enough to see opportunities where others might not.

Remember
The singer wants Eileen to remember something important, although it's unclear what that something is.

And you'll hum this tune forever
The singer believes that this tune is so catchy and memorable that Eileen will be humming it for a long time to come.

Ah come on lets, take off everything
The singer suggests that they and Eileen remove their clothing. The reason why isn't clear, but it seems to be either sexual or intended to be liberating or fun.

That pretty red dress, Eileen (tell him yes)
The artist is urging Eileen to respond positively to his request to remove her dress. This line is somewhat unclear (who is asking her? why is he asking her?), but it seems to be part of the larger request for Eileen to take risks or do something spontaneous.

Now you're full grown
The singer is acknowledging that Eileen is now an adult and has come into her own.

Now you have shown
Eileen has done something recently that has impressed the singer or somehow made an impact.

Oh, Eileen
The singer is addressing Eileen directly and expressing admiration, affection, or some other emotion.

Said, come on Eileen
The singer is again urging Eileen to take action.

These things they are real and I know
The artist is suggesting that some previously hypothetical or abstract things have become real or pressing.

How you feel
The singer is asking Eileen how she feels about something that has become real or pressing.

Now I must say more than ever
The singer is repeating himself, emphasizing the importance of what he's about to say.

Things round here have changed
Something significant has happened in this community recently that has affected the artist.

In that dress, oh my thoughts I confess
The artist is again admiring Eileen in her dress and confessing to having impure thoughts about her appearance.

Well, they're dirty
The artist's thoughts are inappropriately sexual.