I Only Have Eyes For You
Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. 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
I don't know if we're in a garden
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ItsParadise304
Just a different time! The coolness, the style, the playfulness, the jokes are so clean and genuinely funny. I wish people today would just look at this video and realise the turn music has made. No stupid face tattoos and basslines. Just pure skill/talent and class. This is brilliant
@yaraviera4444
It was golden ages innocent with dean Martin frank Sinatra..pure art. Not like today
@ryanftw1346
Just being in the pocket of the mafia, yeah so innocent 😂😂😂
@memphissommers4171
A drunk Dean Martin is STILL a better performer than sober ones, these days. RIP Dino, Frank and Jerry. They can NEVER replace you, boys.
@lesleycooper7544
Funny thing He was never a drunk. Just playing at it. So talented xx 💋
@strouther1
@@lesleycooper7544 it was always some sort of juice in his glass.
@mottthehoople693
@@lesleycooper7544 he was a total drunk
@kalintini
He wasn’t the drunk he portrayed . He drank but wasn’t close to Sinatra’s drinking . Dean was a better singer , man, husband than Frank .
@kevinfalconer177
He was never drunk on stage. It was just part of the act.
@user-oq4db9bc7z
My Mom introduced me to Sinatra's music when I probably was 2. I'm now 72 and the talent these men had overshadows any singer today. Thankfully we got to enjoy them for many years, and still can thru recordings!!❤