On April 7, 2008, Gifford started co-hosting the fourth hour of NBC's Today Show with Hoda Kotb. The show's ratings increased by 14 points within the first two months of Gifford's arrival.
Hey There
Kathie Lee Gifford Lyrics
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Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud
Though he won't throw a crumb to you, you think some day he'll come to you
Better forget him, him with his nose in the air
He has you dancin' on a string, break it and he won't care
Or are you not seein' things too clear
Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes [Are you talking to me?]
Love never made a fool of you [Not until now]
You used to be too wise [Yes, I was once]
Will you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Or am I not seein' things too clear
Are you just too far gone to hear
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
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The song "Hey There" by Kathie Lee Gifford is a classic tune about a woman who is infatuated with a man who doesn't seem to reciprocate her feelings. The lyrics speak to the woman directly, telling her that she is too smart to be taken in by this man's charm and that she should forget about him before she gets hurt. The song opens with the line "Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes," implying that the woman is caught up in a fantasy world where she imagines all sorts of romantic scenarios with this man. The next line, "Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise," indicates that the woman is usually level-headed and sensible but has been swept away by her emotions.
The chorus of the song encourages the woman to let go of this man, saying that he won't give her the love she deserves and that she should move on. The final verse asks the woman if she will take this advice to heart, or if she is so in love with this man that she cannot hear reason. The song is filled with poignant insights into the nature of love and relationships, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been caught up in a romantic fantasy that ultimately proves to be unfulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Addressing someone who seems to be in love and hopeful
Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
The person used to be cautious in love, but now seems to be blinded by it
Hey there, you on that high-flyin' cloud
The person is feeling elated and on top of the world
Though he won't throw a crumb to you, you think some day he'll come to you
Even though the person is not receiving any attention or affection from their love interest, they still hold onto hope for the future
Better forget him, him with his nose in the air
It's best for the person to move on from their arrogant and uninterested love interest
He has you dancin' on a string, break it and he won't care
The person's love interest is manipulating and controlling them, and will not care if the person leaves
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a mother
The singer is offering sincere and caring advice to the person, like a mother would
Or are you not seein' things too clear
The artist questions if the person is thinking clearly and objectively about their situation
Are you too much in love to hear
The artist wonders if the person's strong emotions are clouding their judgement and preventing them from listening to advice
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
The artist questions if the person is listening and processing their advice, or if it's being ignored
Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes
Reiterating the initial address to the person
Love never made a fool of you
Suggesting that the person had been wise in love until now
You used to be too wise
Further clarification that the person had a history of being smart and careful in love
Will you take this advice I hand you like a mother
Repeating the offer of caring advice from the singer
Or am I not seein' things too clear
The singer acknowledges the possibility that they may not fully understand the person's situation
Are you just too far gone to hear
The artist suggests that the person may have gone too far in their emotions to accept advice
Is it all goin' in one ear and out the other
Reiterating the question of whether the person is truly hearing and accepting advice
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORG CHRISTIAN DOLIVO, GREG FIELDS
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