them there eyes
Ella & Basie Lyrics


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I was just minding my business
Life was a beautiful song
Didn't have a care nor worry
Then you had to come along
I fell in love with you first time
I looked into them there eyes
You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin'
With them there eyes
They make me feel happy, they make me blue
No stallin'
I'm fallin'
Going in a big way for sweet little you
My heart is jumpin'
You sure started somethin'
With them there eyes
You'd better watch them if you're wise
They sparkle, they bubble
They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
You're overworkin' 'em
There's danger lurkin' in
Them there eyes
Maybe you think I'm just flirtin'
Maybe you think I'm all lies
Just because I get romantic when I gaze in
Them there eyes
I fell in love with you first time
I looked into them there eyes
You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin'
With them there eyes
They make me feel happy, they make me blue
No stallin'
I'm fallin'
Going in a big way for sweet little you
My heart is jumpin'
You sure started somethin'
With them there eyes
You'd better watch them if you're wise
They sparkle
They bubble
They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
You're overworkin' 'em




There's danger lurkin' in
Them there eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Them There Eyes" by Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie are about falling in love with someone because of their eyes. The singer begins by saying that they were perfectly content before they came across this person, but that all changed when they looked into their eyes. The singer was infatuated with this person from the first time they looked into their eyes, describing them as having a certain "cute" way of flirting with their eyes.


The singer then goes on to explain that this person's eyes make them feel both happy and blue, unable to resist falling in love with them in a big way. However, the singer also warns the object of their affections to be careful with their eyes because they are overworking them and there is danger lurking within them. The lyrics end with the singer asking if the object of their affections thinks they are just flirting or lying, assuring them that their love is real.


Overall, the lyrics to "Them There Eyes" are playful and romantic, capturing the feeling of falling in love with someone because of their eyes. The song is a classic jazz standard that has been covered by many different artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

I was just minding my business
I was content with my life and not looking for love or a relationship.


Life was a beautiful song
Everything was going great in my life and I was happy.


Didn't have a care nor worry
I was stress-free and carefree, enjoying my life.


Then you had to come along
You entered my life and changed everything.


I fell in love with you first time, I looked into them there eyes
I fell in love with you at first sight, when I looked into your eyes.


You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin', With them there eyes
You have a charming and attractive way of flirting with your eyes.


They make me feel happy, they make me blue
Your eyes have the power to make me feel both happy and sad, depending on the situation.


No stallin', I'm fallin', Going in a big way for sweet little you
I am falling in love with you quickly and in a big way.


My heart is jumpin', You sure started somethin', With them there eyes
Your eyes have sparked something in me, causing my heart to race and my emotions to stir.


You'd better watch them if you're wise, They sparkle, They bubble, They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
If you are smart, you should be careful with your eyes because they are charming and have the potential to get you into trouble.


You're overworkin' 'em, There's danger lurkin' in, Them there eyes
You are using your eyes too much and it could lead to some danger or unwanted consequences.


Maybe you think I'm just flirtin', Maybe you think I'm all lies, Just because I get romantic when I gaze in, Them there eyes
You might think that I am just flirting or lying to you, but the truth is that I become romantic when I look into your eyes.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, William Tracy

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@imanim4844

This song is so beautiful! I love Them There Eyes and Ella Fitzgerald 🎶💘

@richardgeorge6233

The Greatest Jazz Singer and all time singer. Love Ella.

@Lizsax1

Ella can skat like no other! Love it!

@marilynfosseen1541

That's what I was just saying to myself.

@504Diva

Adorable. Love her take on this classic!

@imanim4844

My favorite version of this song!! 🎶

@vittoriocastelli2681

A bit of higher volume wouldn’ hurt

@pianino4ever

They sparkle, they bubble, they're gonna get you in a whole lotta trouble.. good line to quote ;) haha love this song!

@bobhaspel2032

Ella and and the count are great together!!

@yolandaflanik9454

what a great voice!!

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