In 1975, Rabbitt signed on with Elektra Records, who had recently created a country music division. His early pieces were strongly C&W, such as "Two Dollars in the Jukebox." Later, his music began to be influenced by R&B and pop. He scored some of his biggest hits with tunes such as "Drinkin' My Baby Off My Mind" (1976), "You Don't Love Me Anymore" (1978), "I Love a Rainy Night" (1980), "Drivin' My Life Away" (1980), "Step by Step" (1981), and a duet with Crystal Gayle, "You and I" (1982) which broke over into the adult contemporary charts. He was also well-known for writing and recording the theme song for the 1978 Clint Eastwood movie "Every Which Way But Loose."
During the late 1980s, Rabbitt was one of many pop-influenced country stars who lost ground on the charts to more traditional-sounding artists. He recorded very little during the 1990s, in part because of the illness and subsequent death of his young son. After his son died, Rabbitt became active in raising money for organizations that aid sick children. Rabbitt himself died of lung cancer at the age of 56.
During his career, Rabbitt scored 26 #1 hits on the country charts, and had 8 Top 40 pop hits. He was named the Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music in 1977, and he won an American Music Award for Best Pop Male Vocalist in 1981.
Eddie Rabbitt is interred in Calvary Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bedroom Eyes
Eddie Rabbitt Lyrics
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Than layin' right her in your arms
But babe, it's cold outside and I'm so glad
You feel so soft and war-arm
Fingers findin' me and touchin' my skin
Shadows dancin' on the wall
I never wonder if you really care
And you don't have to say a word when you love me
'Cause I know what you're feelin' inside
When you look up at me
And talk to my hear-eart
With those bedroo-oom eyes
We fit together like a hand in a glove
It's heaven when we're close like this
Not one word is said but love is there
I can feel it when we ki-iss
And you don't have to say a word when you love me
'Cause I know what you're feelin' inside
When you look up at me
And talk to my hear-eart
With those bedroo-oom eyes
And you don't have to say a word when you love me
'Cause I know what you're feelin' insi-ide
When you look up at me
Talkin' to my heart
With those bedroo-oom eyes
And you don't have to say a word when you love me
'Cause I know what you're feelin' insi-ide
When you look up at me
And talk to my hear-eart
With those bedroo-oom eyes
With those bedroo-oom eyes
Ooh-ooh, bedroo-oom eyes
The song "Bedroom Eyes" by Eddie Rabbitt is a passionate and intimate depiction of being with someone you love. The opening lines of the song set the tone, as the singer professes that there is no place on earth he'd rather be than in his lover's arms. He acknowledges that it is cold outside but is content in the warmth of his lover's embrace. The lyrics go on to describe the physical sensations of being with someone intimately - fingers finding each other's skin and shadows dancing on the wall. The singer feels secure in his relationship, knowing that his lover cares for him, and is able to read his emotions through her "bedroom eyes".
The refrain of the song repeats the sentiment that the singer does not need to hear words from his lover to know how she feels about him. The way she looks at him and talks to his heart with her eyes is enough for him to feel loved and secure. The song emphasizes that sometimes, actions speak louder than words, especially in matters of the heart.
Overall, "Bedroom Eyes" is a romantic and sensuous song that celebrates intimacy and the subtleties of nonverbal communication in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no place on earth I'd rather be-ee
I love being here with you more than anywhere else in the world.
Than layin' right her in your arms
Being close to you and feeling your warmth is everything to me.
But babe, it's cold outside and I'm so glad
It might be cold outside, but I'm grateful that we're together.
You feel so soft and war-arm
It's comforting to be in your embrace and feel your softness and warmth.
Fingers findin' me and touchin' my skin
Your touch is so gentle and loving, it makes me feel desired and appreciated.
Shadows dancin' on the wall
As the shadows of the night play across the walls, we're lost in the moment and connected in a unique way.
I never wonder if you really care
I never doubt your love or your sincerity. I know you care deeply about me.
'Cause your eye-eyes are sayin' it all
Your eyes express all the emotions you feel, without needing to be spoken or heard.
And you don't have to say a word when you love me
You don't need to say anything to express your love, I can sense it without words.
When you look up at me
Your gaze into my eyes is all that's needed to communicate everything you feel.
And talk to my hear-eart
Your eyes create a direct line to my heart, and I feel everything you're trying to convey.
With those bedroo-oom eyes
It's the intensity and passion in your bedroom eyes that makes me feel so loved and appreciated.
We fit together like a hand in a glove
We're perfect for each other, like two pieces of a puzzle that fit together effortlessly.
It's heaven when we're close like this
It feels like paradise when we're together, connected and in sync with each other.
Not one word is said but love is there
Our love is so strong, we don't always need to speak to express it. It's always present and felt.
I can feel it when we ki-iss
When we kiss, I feel a deep and intense love that fills me up and takes over my body.
With those bedroo-oom eyes
Once again, it's your bedroom eyes that show your love and passion for me.
Ooh-ooh, bedroo-oom eyes
Your bedroom eyes are irresistible, and I can't help but fall in love with you over and over again.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE DAVIS, DAVID MALLOY, EDDIE RABBITT*, EVEN STEVENS*
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Joseph Amari
on Gotta Have You
These are the correct lyrics for Gotta Have You Eddie Rabbitt
Standing at the window
Waiting for the light
Staring down the barrel
Of a rainy night
Mister Walker, help me kill the pain
'Cause red is his color
And John is his name
Help me kill the pain
I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you
I used to listen to your heartbeat every night
It was such a good love, and it felt so right
And I still don't know what made me stray
But I took you for granted, and I gave you away
I just gave you away
I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you, you
I feel like I'm living on borrowed time
I've got a damn good reason for walking the line
I keep praying for the ringing of the telephone
I'm gonna hope these tears will bring you home
Won't you please come home, yeah
'Cause I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do
When I let you get away from me
I was a fool in the first degree
And I gotta have you
Nothing's ever gonna be right
If I don't have you
Another string of these lonely nights
Ain't never gonna do