I Only Have Eyes For You
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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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 for you

Overall Meaning

Frank Sinatra's song "I Only Have Eyes for You" tells the story of a person who is so deeply in love with someone that everything else fades into the background. The lyrics express the idea that the only thing that truly matters in the world is the person they love. The song starts off with the question of whether or not the stars are out, but ultimately the answer doesn't matter, because the person singing the song only has eyes for their beloved. The moon may be high and the sky may be full of stars, but the singer can't see any of it because they are so focused on the one they love.


As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that it doesn't matter where they are or who else is around, the only thing that matters is the connection they share with their partner. Even if they are in a crowded street or surrounded by millions of people, it is as though they are the only two people in the world. This is the essence of true love - the ability to block out everything else and focus solely on the person who makes your heart sing.


Overall, "I Only Have Eyes for You" is a timeless love song that continues to resonate with people of all ages. Its simple yet powerful message of love and devotion has made it a favorite of romantics around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Are the stars out tonight?
I am not aware of the conditions of the sky at the moment.


I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I cannot differentiate between the weather conditions currently visible.


'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
My full attention and affection is only for you, my love.


The moon may be high
The moon may be visible in the sky.


But I can't see a thing in the sky
Despite the visible scenery, I am unable to concentrate on anything other than you.


'Cause I only have eyes for you
My focus is solely on you and nothing else.


I don't know if we're in a garden
I am not aware of our current surroundings.


Or on a crowded avenue
Our current location could be a busy street.


You are here, so am I
We are both present in the same place.


Maybe millions of people go by
There could be a substantial amount of people present around us.


But they all disappear from view
Regardless of those present around us, my focus and attention is only on you.


And I only have eyes for you
I devote all of my attention and affection to 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

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Comments from YouTube:

Steve Silverman

He couldn't be looser, the band couldn't be tighter and that phrase he turned at :42, "you" into "I", was worth the price of admission. Pure genius, musically & emotionally.

helaina400

- and without taking a breath!

bearishwearish

well said, also the one at :25

Connor Giles

This is just utterly brilliant. How Frank can effortlessly sing his songs amazes me, my all time favourite artist.

helaina400

Brilliant performance - maybe better than than the record.

William Silva

A classic Sinatra performance!!!

M M

The greatest voice of all time.

TheWinterShadow

I like the lyrics which are nicely done. Frank added his flavor to it.....but the Flamingos' version took the lyrics to a new level which was breathtaking.

Franck Amsallem

Ol' Blue Eyes + Count Basie + Quincy Jones.....it doesn't get much better than that.

Sherri Brown-Webster

This song is KILLER!!! OMGssssh! FS is my all-time Favorite Crooner! I would've loved to been a FLY ON THE WALL back then!

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