Hey There Delilah
Jacob Whitesides Lyrics


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Hey there, Delilah
What's it like in New York city?
I'm a thousand miles away
But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
Yes, you do
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear, it's true
Hey there, Delilah
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
I'm by your side

Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me

Hey there, Delilah
I know times are gettin' hard
But just believe me, girl
Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
We'll have it good
We'll have the life we knew we would
My word is good

Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me

A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Our friends would all make fun of us
And we'd just laugh along because we'd know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah, I can promise you
That by the time that we get through
The world will never ever be the same
And you're to blame

Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
Oh, it's what you do to me
It's what you do to me
It's what you do to me




It's what you do to me
It's what you do to me

Overall Meaning

The song Hey There Delilah tells the story of a long-distance relationship between the singer and the titular Delilah, who lives in New York City while the singer is a thousand miles away. The singer expresses how much he misses her and how beautiful she looks even from afar. He reassures her that he's always there for her and that she shouldn't worry about the distance. The singer believes that someday he'll become successful in the music industry and be able to support both himself and Delilah. He promises her that their love will make the world a better place and that she's to blame for how much she affects him.


The song is a poignant reflection of the challenges of long-distance relationships and the power of love to overcome them. It's a romantic and heartfelt ballad that captures the essence of being in love with someone who is far away. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, evoking strong emotions in listeners who can relate to the struggles of being apart from their significant other.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey there, Delilah
Introduction to the person being addressed


What's it like in New York city?
Asking about the person's living situation


I'm a thousand miles away
Admitting that they're not close to the person


But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
Complimenting the person's appearance


Times Square can't shine as bright as you
Comparing the person's radiance to that of Times Square


I swear, it's true
Reiterating the previous statement with conviction


Hey there, Delilah
Reintroduction of the person being addressed


Don't you worry about the distance
Assuring the person not to worry about the distance between them


I'm right there if you get lonely
Reassuring the person of their presence in spirit


Give this song another listen
Suggesting the person to listen to the song again


Close your eyes
Prompting the person to close their eyes


Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
Revealing that the song is the person's way of reaching out to them


I'm by your side
Reassuring the person of their support


Oh, it's what you do to me
Expressing admiration for the person's impact on them


Hey there, Delilah
Reintroduction of the person being addressed


I know times are gettin' hard
Acknowledging that times are tough for the person


But just believe me, girl
Encouraging the person to trust in the artist's plan


Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
Making a promise to use music to support themselves


We'll have it good
Promising a good future


We'll have the life we knew we would
Reminding the person of a shared dream of a good life


My word is good
Reassuring the person of their trustworthiness


A thousand miles seems pretty far
Expressing distance between them


But they've got planes and trains and cars
Pointing out modes of travel to close the distance


I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Willingness to go to great lengths to be with the person


Our friends would all make fun of us
Anticipating teasing from mutual friends


And we'd just laugh along because we'd know
Humorously acknowledging the teasing but not taking it seriously


That none of them have felt this way
Noting that their love is unique


Delilah, I can promise you
Reiterating their commitment to the person


That by the time that we get through
Looking ahead to the future


The world will never ever be the same
Expressing the profound impact the relationship will have


And you're to blame
Playfully blaming the person for the impact they have on them


It's what you do to me
Repeating the chorus's admiration of the person's impact on them


It's what you do to me
Repeating the chorus's admiration of the person's impact on them


It's what you do to me
Repeating the chorus's admiration of the person's impact on them


It's what you do to me
Repeating the chorus's admiration of the person's impact on them




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM HIGGENSON

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