Hey There
Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr. & Dean Martin Lyrics

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Hey there
You with the stars in your eyes.
Love never made a fool of you.
You used to be too wise.

Hey there
You on that high flying cloud.
Though she won't throw a crumb to you

You think someday she'll come to you
Better forget her.

Her with her nose in the air.
She has you dancing on a string.
Break it and she won't care.
Won't you take this advise I hand you like a brother.
Or are you not seeing things to clear.

Are you too much in love to hear.
Is it all going in one ear and out the other.

Overall Meaning

The classic song "Hey There" by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin is a cautionary tale of unrequited love. The song begins by addressing the listener directly, with the singer acknowledging the stars in their eyes and their history of being wise to love's tricks. However, the focus quickly shifts to a specific woman who has the listener wrapped around her finger. Despite the fact that she won't give them the time of day, the listener remains hopelessly devoted to her, convinced that she will eventually come around.

The song is a commentary on the irrationality of love and the way it can blind us to reality. The woman in question has the listener "dancing on a string" and yet they can't see how foolish they are being. The singer implores them to take his advice as a brother and see the situation for what it is, but wonders if their love is blinding them to reason. Ultimately, the message is a timeless one about the dangers of allowing oneself to be consumed by love and losing touch with reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey there
Greetings

You with the stars in your eyes.
You have big dreams and ambitions

Love never made a fool of you.
You're experienced in love

You used to be too wise.
You were once smarter about love

Hey there
Greetings

You on that high flying cloud.
You're optimistic and hopeful

Though she won't throw a crumb to you
She's not interested in you

You think someday she'll come to you
You're in denial about her feelings

Better forget her.
You should move on from her

Her with her nose in the air.
She's arrogant and conceited

She has you dancing on a string.
She's controlling you