The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Gary Lewis & The Playboys Lyrics
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They say that you're a runaround lover,
Though you say it isn't so.
But if you put me down for another,
I'll know, believe me, I'll know.
(('Cause the night has a thousand eyes.))
If you are true to me. (Ahh-ahh-ahh.)
So remember when you tell those little white lies,
That the night has a thousand eyes.
You say that you're at home when you phone me,
And how much you really care.
Though you keep tellin' me that you're lonely,
I'll know if someone is there.
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(('Cause the night has a thousand eyes.))
((And a thousand eyes can't help but see,))
If you are true to me. (Ahh.)
So remember when you tell those little white lies,
That the night has a thousand eyes.
One of these days you're gonna be sorry,
'Cause your game I'm gonna play.
And you'll find out without really tryin',
Each time that my kisses stray.
(('Cause the night has a thousand eyes,))
((And a thousand eyes will see me too.))
And no matter what I do.
((I could never disguise all my little white lies,))
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes.
((So remember when you tell those little white lies,))
That the night has a thousand eyes.
"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is a song about the suspicion of a cheating lover. The song starts by saying that the person is a "runaround lover" and although they deny it, the singer knows the truth. They warn their lover that the night has a thousand eyes, which means that there are many people who can see what's going on and that they'll eventually get caught if they're not true to their lover. The chorus repeats the idea that if the lover is true, then the singer will know it because the night has a thousand eyes. The verses focus on specific instances where the lover is not being truthful, such as saying they are at home when they're out with someone else.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of being lied to and is threatening to play the same game. They're warning their lover that if they continue to cheat, they too will be caught. The song paints a picture of suspicion, insecurity, and a lack of trust.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that you're a runaround lover,
Rumors have spread that you are unfaithful in your relationships,
Though you say it isn't so.
However, you deny these allegations.
But if you put me down for another,
But if you cheat on me with someone else,
I'll know, believe me, I'll know.
I will find out about it, trust me.
(('Cause the night has a thousand eyes.))
Because the night is full of observant eyes and possible witnesses.
((And a thousand eyes can't help but see,))
No matter what happens, someone or something will witness it.
If you are true to me. (Ahh-ahh-ahh.)
If you are loyal to me, you have nothing to hide.
So remember when you tell those little white lies,
Therefore, be careful when you tell small lies,
That the night has a thousand eyes.
Because someone or something will catch you in your dishonesty.
You say that you're at home when you phone me,
You claim that you are at your house when you call me,
And how much you really care.
And how much you are concerned about me.
Though you keep tellin' me that you're lonely,
Even though you keep insisting that you are lonely,
I'll know if someone is there.
I will know if someone else is with you.
One of these days you're gonna be sorry,
One day you will regret your actions,
'Cause your game I'm gonna play.
Because I will play your same cheating game.
And you'll find out without really tryin',
And you will discover my infidelity without much effort.
Each time that my kisses stray.
Every time I kiss someone else.
(('Cause the night has a thousand eyes,))
Because the darkness is full of witnesses.
((And a thousand eyes will see me too.))
And they will also see me being unfaithful.
And no matter what I do.
Regardless of what I do.
((I could never disguise all my little white lies,))
I will never be able to hide my small lies.
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes.
Because the night is always watching, and the truth will eventually come out.
((So remember when you tell those little white lies,))
Therefore, keep in mind when you lie about small things,
That the night has a thousand eyes.
That someone or something will eventually uncover the truth.
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.