Hey Deanie
Eric Carmen Lyrics
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Won't you come out tonight?
The stars are dancin'
Like diamonds in the moonlight
And we could never find a better time
To be in love
Hey, Deanie
The summer's waitin'
The moon is shinin' so bright
Hey, Deanie, you're the one
I'm dreamin' of
I was a fool for your love
From the moment I saw you
Like a vision in the darkness
Of a thousand lonesome, lonely nights
Like my heart threw away the key
I'm as blind as a man could be
Oh, darlin'
Till you help me see the light
Hey, Deanie
Won't you come out tonight?
The stars are dancin'
Like diamonds in the moonlight
And we could never find a better time
To be in love
Hey, Deanie
Won't you come out tonight?
The summer's waitin'
The moon is shinin' so bright
Hey, Deanie, you're the one
I'm dreamin' of
I stand accused
I'm in league with the forces of darkness
An incurable believer
In the magic of the midnight sky
And the love that I found today
Oh, I can't let it slip away
Oh, darlin', can't you read between the lines?
Hey, Deanie
Won't you come out tonight?
The stars are dancin'
Like diamonds in the moonlight
And we could never find a better time
To be in love
Hey, Deanie
Won't you come out tonight?
The summer's waitin'
The moon is shinin' so bright
Hey, Deanie, you're the one
I'm dreamin' of
Deanie, love is all there is
I don't want to lose it
Don't want to let the evenin' go
If it's here within our reach
I think we should use it
Now while we're young enough
To still let it show
Hey, Deanie
Won't you come out tonight?
The stars are dancin'
Like diamonds in the moonlight
And we could never find a better time
To be in love
Hey, Deanie
Won't you come out tonight?
The summer's waitin'
The moon is shinin' so bright
Hey, Deanie, you're the one
I'm dreamin' of
Hey, Deanie
You're the one I'm dreamin' of
Hey, Deanie
You're the one I'm dreamin' of
Won't you come out tonight?
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of
I'm a fool for your love
Won't you come out?
Come out tonight
The song Hey Deanie by Eric Carmen is a love ballad about a man expressing his deep feelings for a girl named Deanie. The verses are straightforward, asking Deanie to come out and enjoy the night with him. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the moment is ripe for them to fall in love, highlighted by the stars and the moon illuminating everything around them. Carmen then admits that he fell for Deanie at first sight and that his heart is willing to lock itself away for her. The bridge speaks of Carmen's belief in the magic of the midnight sky, and he implores Deanie to read between the lines to see the love he has for her. The song ends with Carmen's plea for Deanie to come out, as he wants to be with her and that he's a fool for her love.
The lyrics of the song portray the hope and longing for love that everyone can relate to. Carmen complements this with a delicate piano melody that builds up to a powerful guitar solo towards the end. The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and memorable, making it a classic love song that the audience can easily sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Deanie
The singer is beckoning to Deanie, addressing her by name.
Won't you come out tonight?
The singer is asking Deanie to come out with him tonight.
The stars are dancin' / Like diamonds in the moonlight / And we could never find a better time / To be in love
The night sky is vibrant, creating a perfect atmosphere for the two to be in love.
The summer's waitin' / The moon is shinin' so bright
It’s summertime and the moon is shining brightly.
Hey, Deanie, you're the one / I'm dreamin' of
The singer confesses his love for Deanie and tells her that she’s the one he’s been dreaming about.
I was a fool for your love / From the moment I saw you / Like a vision in the darkness / Of a thousand lonesome, lonely nights / Like my heart threw away the key / I'm as blind as a man could be / Oh, darlin' / Till you help me see the light
The singer has been in love with Deanie since the moment he saw her. He was lost and felt hopeless until he met her. Deanie helped him see the light and brought love back into his life.
I stand accused / I'm in league with the forces of darkness / An incurable believer / In the magic of the midnight sky
The singer believes in the magic of the night sky and the power it holds.
And the love that I found today / Oh, I can't let it slip away / Oh, darlin', can't you read between the lines?
The singer has found love, and he is begging Deanie to understand how important it is to him and not to let it slip away.
Deanie, love is all there is / I don't want to lose it / Don't want to let the evenin' go / If it's here within our reach / I think we should use it / Now while we're young enough / To still let it show
The singer tells Deanie that love is all that matters, and they should not waste this opportunity. They are young and should seize the moment before it's too late.
Hey, Deanie / You're the one I'm dreamin' of / Won't you come out tonight?
The singer repeats his love for Deanie and asks her once again to come out with him.
You're the one that I'm dreamin' of / I'm a fool for your love / Won't you come out? / Come out tonight
The singer reiterates his love for Deanie and begs her to come out with him tonight because he’s ready to take a chance on love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC CARMEN
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