I Only Have Eyes For You
Harry James Doris Day 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
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
Are the stars out tonight
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
'Cause I only have eyes for you
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
Only have eyes for you
In the song "I Only Have Eyes For You," the singer contemplates whether the stars are shining that night or whether it's cloudy or bright outside. However, the answer doesn't seem to matter because their focus is solely on their beloved. They can't see the moon in the sky, and even if they're surrounded by crowds of people, their attention is only on their partner. The singer represents the love and adoration they feel towards someone special, and the extent to which they are all-encompassing in their love.
The lyrics suggest that it's not just the person their eyes are fixed on, but also the feeling of love. The use of the phrase "only have eyes for you" implies that their partner holds their entire focus and that they are so captivated by their love that everything else fades away. They may be surrounded by people or places, but they all disappear from the singer's view because they can't look away from their lover. The song conveys the universal feeling of being in love and the way that it overtakes one's senses, making everything else pale in comparison.
Line by Line Meaning
Are the stars out tonight
I am not aware of the sky, whether it's cloudy or bright since I am only focused on you.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I have no knowledge of the brightness or cloudiness of the sky because my attention is solely on you.
'Cause I only have eyes for you dear
The reason I am unaware of my surroundings is that I am completely captivated by you.
The moon may be high
Although the moon may be high in the sky, I am not paying attention to anything except you.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
Despite the height of the moon, I am unable to see anything else in the sky because my eyes are fixated on you.
I don't know if we're in a garden
I have no idea if we are in a garden or on a busy street, as my entire focus is on you.
Or on a crowded avenue
It's uncertain if we are in a crowded area or a peaceful one, since I cannot place my concentration anywhere other than on you.
Maybe millions of people go by
Even if there are many people passing by, I am not conscious of their presence, as you are the only one I see.
But they all disappear from view
Every other person or item fades from my vision, except you, by whom I am entirely consumed.
And I only have eyes for you
My undivided attention is solely on you, and nobody and nothing else matters.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL DUBIN, HARRY WARREN
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Jorge Mario Rodas
Beautiful song and very well sung by Doris Day. The orchesta is good as is the chorus also. All combine perfectly. I wonder, -What happened to the talent singers of the past century had? Nowadays they only record crap and pass it off as music with a few exceptions like Selena Gomez and Shakira.
maynardcat
I totally agree
James McEwan
This is the same version as recorded for Tea for Two in 1950 with Axel Stordahl - I think it was put into the Young Man With a Horn album in 1954 when they expanded it.
maynardcat
Hi and thanks for the informative comments about the Columbia LPs . I have two Doris Day Columbia LP 10" albums. I will eventually post songs from them. I have quite a few Doris Day albums. I wlll start posting more songs from those albums, mostly songs not previously posted on youtube.
limey1able
I saw this movie in England when it was first shown there but the title was changed to Young Man And His Music
Step Lumpkin
LOVE ME SOME DORIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!