Starry Eyed
Holliday Michael Lyrics
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Starry eyed and mystified
Every time I look at you
Falling stars come into view
Can it be that am in love
With an angel from above
I asked my heart my heart replied
(That's just why your so starry eyed)
When we touch I hear angles sing
(Starry eyed)
When we kiss I hear wedding bells ring
(Starry eyed)
Can't explain what I feel inside
But I know it's love
True love at last
I know why I'm starry eyed
Starry eyed and mystified
All my dreams are coming true
Just because I'm so in love with you
(Starry eyed)
When we touch I hear angles sing
(Starry eyed)
When we kiss I hear wedding bells ring
(Starry eyed)
I can't explain what I feel inside
But I know it's love
True love at last
I know why I'm starry eyed
Starry eyed and mystified
All my dreams are coming true
Just because I'm so in love with you
Starry eyed
Starry eyed
Starry eyed
In this song, Holliday Michael sings about being completely captivated by someone he loves. He describes himself as "starry-eyed and mystified" every time he looks at his partner. Holliday's use of the phrase "starry-eyed" is metaphorical, as if he’s looking at the stars and feeling lost in a dream. He goes on to suggest that his love interest must be an angel from above, as he feels the same level of awe and inspiration as he would if he were in the presence of one. Holliday then asks his heart if he’s truly in love, and the response is affirmative, affirming how he feels about his partner.
Throughout the song, he refers to hearing angels sing whenever he touches his love interest, and hearing wedding bells ring whenever they kiss, emphasizing the magical feelings he has for this person. He seems to be experiencing emotions he can't explain, but that he can recognize as love. Holliday is aware that he is "starry-eyed" and is aware of the effect that his love has on him, calling himself "mystified" and suggesting that everything he wishes is coming true just because he loves his partner so much.
Line by Line Meaning
Why am I so starry eyed
Wondering why I feel so amazed and mesmerized
Starry eyed and mystified
Feeling captivated and bewildered by you
Every time I look at you
Seeing something special and magical in you
Falling stars come into view
Feeling like the world is full of wonders and possibilities
Can it be that am in love
Questioning if I have fallen in love
With an angel from above
Thinking of you as a divine and heavenly being
I asked my heart my heart replied
Asking myself if I am truly in love and getting a positive answer
Yes that's just why your so starry eyed
Realizing that my feelings of amazement and wonder are precisely because of my love for you
(That's just why your so starry eyed)
Reminding myself that my love for you is the reason behind my starry-eyed state
When we touch I hear angles sing
Feeling happy and blessed with your affection and touch
(Starry eyed)
Continuing to experience a sense of wonder and amazement
When we kiss I hear wedding bells ring
Feeling like my love for you is leading to a lifelong commitment
I can't explain what I feel inside
Being unable to fully express and articulate my deep emotions
But I know it's love
Being sure that my feelings are genuine and pure
True love at last
Feeling like I have finally found my soulmate
All my dreams are coming true
Feeling like everything is falling into place because of my love for you
Just because I'm so in love with you
Realizing that my love for you is the source of my happiness and fulfillment
Starry eyed
Continuing to feel bewildered and amazed by my love for you
Starry eyed
Repeating the refrain of feeling captivated and amazed
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mort Garson, Earl Shuman
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On this day in 1960 {January 29th} Michael Holliday's covered version of "Starry Eyed" peaked at #1* {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Singles chart...
Two months earlier on November 9th, 1959 the original version of "Starry Eyed" by Gary Stites peaked at #77 {for 1 week} on the USA's Billboard's Top 100 chart...
Between 1956 and 1960 the Liverpool, England native had ten records on the U.K. Singles chart, three made the Top 10, with two reaching #1, "The Story of My Life" in January of 1958 and the above his "Starry Eyed"...
Besides his two #1 records, his third Top 100 record was "Stairway of Love" at #3 in May of 1958...
Sadly, Michael Holliday, born Norman Alexander Milne, passed away at the young age of 38 on October 29th, 1963...
May he R.I.P.
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; the remainder of the Top 10 on the UK Singles chart for January 29th, 1960:
#2. "Why" by Anthony Newley
#3. "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?" by Emile Ford & Checkmates
#4. "Voice In The Wilderness" by Cliff Richard And The Shadows
#5. "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans": by Freddie Cannon
#6. "Heartaches By The Number" by Guy Mitchell
#7. "What Do You Want?" by Adam Faith {a tie}
#7. "Oh! Carol" by Neil Sedaka {a tie}
#9. "Staccato's Theme" by Elmer Bernstein
#10. "Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)" by The Avons
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19600129/7501/
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I grew up in the 80s, but I always loved this timeless classic.
David Walsh
One of the great records of the early sixties. Michael Holliday was just so laid back.
Ian mclaughlan
My late father played that unique easy going classic on his radiogram in the early 60s
Michael Dodsworth
Love this record. I still have it in my collection. I bought it on Columbia label. Brings back memories you can't take away. Those were the days.
colikil
Thanks so much for helping to keep Mike's memory alive - great montage as the song plays. This was one of the very first UK number ones of the sixties, a year or two before the Merseybeat explosion/Stones etc. There's now a fine book about Michael 'The Man Who Would Be Bing'
Melissa Newton
So sad that he died young. I was born in 1960 and loved this kind of song as soon as music became one of my big loves. Late sixties on. My mum was a Liverpudlian. Been up there twice since she died in 2012. The next time I must visit Michael's grave and pay homage.
clarebannerman
Why do I love these recordings...pure magic. Thank you Michael. I hope you're singing with the Angels tonight ♪♫ ♥ ♫ ♪
Tom Mccaffrey
A wonderful entertainer, lost too early. I toured with him in Ireland with the Jimmy Wiley Orchestra. many years ago.
Horatio Nelson
Yes, I too enjoyed this song greatly - and still do. I once saw Michael Holliday in his own television programme. He created an impression of relaxation and command of the situation. All the more of an unpleasant surprise to read about the apparent stage fright problems and the alleged nature of his death. Thanks again Michael for your great performances and the enjoyment you provided to so many. RIP.
Regards,
Horatio Nelson.
Carole Barker
This song was No.1 in the charts when I was born!