Aged 14, he gained national attention in 2012 after appearing in the second USA series of The X Factor.
Having previously released three EPs, Jacob Whitesides released hit debut studio album, Why?, was released on 9 September 2016.
Hey There Delilah
Jacob Whitesides Lyrics
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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
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
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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