Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
Bedroom Eyes
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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Sounds so simple but I guess I never learned
You're much too hot to handle
So there's nothing I can do
It hurts too good when I surrender to
Your eyes, those bedroom eyes
You look my way and start the fire
They hypnotize with their desire
You come over here you do the damage you do
Bedroom eyes easy evil
And it never felt so fine hold me closer
Feel your heartbeat next to mine
You got me where I want you
And I want you more and more
This heart of mine has no defenses for
Your eyes, those bedroom eyes
You look my way and start the fire
Your eyes, those bedroom eyes
They hypnotize with their desire
You come over here you do the damage you do
Bedroom eyes
Bedroom eyes bedroom, bedroom eyes
Bedroom, bedroom eyes
Your eyes, those bedroom eyes
You look my way and start the fire
Your eyes, those bedroom eyes
They hypnotize with their desire
You come over here you do the damage you do
Bedroom eyes
The lyrics to 'Bedroom Eyes' by Dionne Warwick are an ode to the captivating power of physical attraction. The opening lines of "Play with fire and it's easy to be burned, sounds so simple but I guess I never learned" convey a warning to the singer to be cautious of the intense feelings that she is experiencing. The lyrics go on to describe the overwhelming desire that is evoked by the object of her affection, "Your eyes, those bedroom eyes, They hypnotize with their desire".
The lyrics also make mention of how the singer is drawn in by the tempting promise of physical intimacy, "You come over here you do the damage you do, Bedroom eyes easy evil, And it never felt so fine hold me closer, Feel your heartbeat next to mine". The song describes the feeling of being completely taken over by the primal impulse of desire and being unable to resist its pull. The lyrics work in tandem with a catchy and seductive melody to create an irresistible listening experience for the audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Play with fire and it's easy to be burned
If you engage in something risky or dangerous, it's not hard to get hurt.
Sounds so simple but I guess I never learned
Although it seems like common sense, I still haven't mastered it.
You're much too hot to handle
You're incredibly alluring but it's challenging to resist your charm.
So there's nothing I can do
I'm powerless to resist your irresistible and seductive aura.
It hurts too good when I surrender to
It physically hurts to let go of my inhibitions, but it's also immensely enjoyable.
Your eyes, those bedroom eyes
Your alluring gaze with a seductive aura.
You look my way and start the fire
Your glance is enough to ignite an intense passion within me.
They hypnotize with their desire
Your gaze has the power to captivate me with your deep-seated longing.
You come over here you do the damage you do
You walk over to me with your sexual and romantic energy.
Bedroom eyes easy evil
Your seductive glaze has a wicked, yet effortless sway on me.
And it never felt so fine hold me closer
I've never felt so alive than when we are physically closer.
Feel your heartbeat next to mine
Sensing the rhythm of your heartbeat makes me feel incredibly intimate with you.
You got me where I want you
You have successfully allured me and captured my heart.
And I want you more and more
My desire for you is only reaching new heights with the passing of time.
This heart of mine has no defenses for
My heart is completely vulnerable and helpless against your seduction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY MANILOW, BRUCE H. SUSSMAN, JACK A. FELDMAN
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