I Only Have Eyes For You
Doris Day & Harry James Lyrics
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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
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
Are the stars out tonight
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
'Cause I only have eyes for you
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
Only have eyes for you
The lyrics of Doris Day's "I Only Have Eyes for You" express a deep and intense feeling of love and devotion between two people. The song is about being so enraptured with someone that nothing else in the world exists or matters. The repetition of the phrase "I only have eyes for you" throughout the song emphasizes how all-consuming and all-encompassing this love is.
The opening lines, "Are the stars out tonight? I don't know if it's cloudy or bright" create an image of a couple standing outside, with one person so absorbed in their love that they don't even notice the beauty of their surroundings. The next lines, "The moon may be high, but I can't see a thing in the sky", further emphasize this idea, with the person being blinded by their love for their partner.
Even when surrounded by other people, the singer of the song is so focused on their love that everyone else disappears from view. This could be interpreted as a desire to be alone with their partner, shutting out the rest of the world.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and romantic expression of deep love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Are the stars out tonight
I wonder if the stars are visible tonight
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
But I am not aware of the weather conditions
'Cause I only have eyes for you dear
Since I am completely devoted to you, nothing else matters in this moment
The moon may be high
The moon may be visible in the night sky
But I can't see a thing in the sky
But I am not interested in anything else other than you, so the moon or anything else does not matter
'Cause I only have eyes for you
I am so captivated by you that I cannot pay attention to anything else
I don't know if we're in a garden
I am not sure of our location whether we are in a peaceful garden or in a noisy street
Or on a crowded avenue
Or we may be in a busy street with many people
You are here, so am I
The only thing that matters in this moment is that we are together
Maybe millions of people go by
Even if there are many people around us, they do not matter to me as long as I have you
But they all disappear from view
Everyone else fades away from my vision because I am solely focused on you
And I only have eyes for you
I am so deeply in love with you that you are the only thing I see in this world
Only have eyes for you
My complete attention and affection is directed towards you and no one else
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
amanteamada1
I Only Have Eyes For You
My love must be a kind of blind love
I can't see anyone but you
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
Yes, I only have eyes
I only have eyes for you
Only have eyes for you
Only have eyes for you
Only for you
Worrell057
This song is the greatest example of being able to hear a smile in someone's voice. Lovely!
corinthian
A lovely rendition of this wonderful song , but what else would you expect from Doris ; she sang almost everything , better than almost everyone else ?
Lua Sánchez
Música maravilhosa!
Eisen J Eisen
Thank you Doris Day and your magic voice and you go back further than me and that was beautiful!
tearmann
didn't realize this song was old enough for doris to sing it in1950! a great song, a great voice. thank you catman for uploading this.
Marc Baker
It was 15 years old by the time Doris got to it. :)
gitfar
Many have done this song, but she is the vary best.
kalarr1
FUE UNA DE LAS MEJORES CANTANTES DE JAZZ EN EL MUNDO !!!!!! GRACIAS !!! INOLVIDABLE !!!
J Lee Cline
Romantic, Valentine's every day. Doris was such a good singer...and actress.
David Chernofsky
Just perfection a female Sinatra,underrated for sure.