I Only Have Eyes For You
Harry Connick Jr./Harry Connick 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
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
Cause I only have eyes for you
In Harry Connick Jr.'s version of the song "I Only Have Eyes for You," he is describing the intense emotional connection that he has with this person he is addressing. Despite the surroundings, he cannot seem to sense anything else around him. He is so focused on the person he is addressing that even the stars don't matter. He may be walking down a crowded avenue or in a garden, but it doesn't matter because whoever he is addressing is the only person he can see. He acknowledges that there may be millions of other people walking by, but he doesn't see them because he only has eyes for this one person. This song is a romantic expression of someone being so entrenched in another's presence that nothing else seems to exist, which is a feeling that many can relate to.
The song has been covered by Frank Sinatra, The Flamingos, and numerous other artists
The song was originally performed in the movie "Dames"
"I Only Have Eyes for You" spent 6 weeks at #2 on the US Billboard chart in 1959
The song was written by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin, and first recorded by Ben Selvin in 1934
It has been featured in many popular movies and TV shows, including "A Bronx Tale," "American Graffiti," and "The Simpsons"
In 1975, disco group Tavares had a major hit with their cover of the song
The lyrics were written by Al Dubin while he was in a hospital recovering from an auto accident. He was visited by Harry Warren, who played the melody to cheer him up.
The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the National Recording Registry
"I Only Have Eyes for You" has been covered by a wide range of artists, including Art Garfunkel, Peggy Lee, and Rod Stewart
Chords: G, B7, Em, Am, D7, G7, C, Cm, A7, F, E7
Line by Line Meaning
Are the stars out tonight?
I am unaware if stars are visible in the sky today.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I am oblivious about the weather conditions outside.
'cause I only have eyes for you, dear
I am completely preoccupied with and attracted to you.
The moon may be high
The moon might be shining brightly in the sky.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
I am unable to perceive any other object in the sky.
'cause I only have eyes for you.
I am completely engrossed in you and nothing else matters.
I don't know if we're in a garden
I am uncertain of our location.
Or on a crowded avenue
We could be in a busy street with lots of people.
You are here, so am I
Both of us are present in the same place.
Maybe millions of people go by
Numerous individuals could be passing by us.
But they all disappear from view
None of them matter or grab my attention.
Cause I only have eyes for you
I am focused solely on you and nothing else.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DUBIN, HARRY WARREN
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