I've Got My Eyes on You
Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra Lyrics
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So best beware where you roam.
I've got my eyes on you,
So don't stray too far from home.
Incidentally
I've set my spies on you,
I'm checking all you do
From a to zee.
Keep your eyes on me.
The lyrics of the song “I’ve Got My Eyes on You” by Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra are a warning to a lover not to stray too far from home since the actor has set his spies on the lover. The song is an example of the classic big band genre that celebrated love and often had a playful approach to relationships between men and women. The lyrics emphasize that the singer of the song is watching and keeping a tab on the lover’s every move. It is a fun lyric with a slight threat, as the singer warns the lover to be careful not to stray too far from home. The song is both a love letter and a warning to a lover not to cheat on the singer.
The song is a celebration of the big band era and the lush sounds of the orchestra. The lyrics were written by Cole Porter, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest American songwriters of the 20th century. The song was written in 1939 and has become a classic that has played on the radio and in films for decades. The song emphasizes the importance of trust in maintaining a healthy relationship. The singer is sending a message that he is paying attention and expects the lover to be faithful.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my eyes on you,
I am watching your every move
So best beware where you roam.
Be careful where you go and what you do
I've got my eyes on you,
I am still keeping an eye on you
So don't stray too far from home.
Don't wander too far from where I can see you
Incidentally
By the way
I've set my spies on you,
I have people watching you
I'm checking all you do
I am monitoring your actions
From a to zee.
Completely and thoroughly
So, darling, just be wise,
Therefore, my dear, be careful
Keep your eyes on me.
Pay attention to me and stay near me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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@tyroneepps3018
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@jourwalis-8875
Beautiful!
@davidtodora3153
Another great TD great song 👍
@Trombonology
For me, there's always a highly temporary air about this period in the history of the Dorsey band. There's the obvious reason of Allan De Witt, who, sandwiched between the lengthy and celebrated stays of Jack Leonard and Frank Sinatra, lasted exactly two recording sessions. It's more than that, though. The orchestra had abandoned the Dixie-flavored style of its beginnings and was in a brief stylistic limbo before the recent addition of Sy Oliver would entirely make over the aggregation, turning it into a powerhouse. Between '40 and '42, there was no more versatile band than Tommy's. On the date of this recording, 12/29/39, all this was yet to come, however. Allan, without having that trademark Dorsey sound of either Jack or Frank, sang well, as we hear, but the standout addition on this side, for me, is Buddy Rich.
@angelbeas9137
this would work very well in horror media