Hey There Delilah
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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
Oh it′s what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me

Hey there Delilah
I know times are getting 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

Hey there Delilah
I′ve got so much left to say
If every simple song I wrote to you
Would take your breath away
I′d write it all
Even more in love with me you'd fall
We′d have it all

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′ll just laugh along because we know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah I can promise you
That by the time we get through
The world will never ever be the same
And you′re to blame

Hey there Delilah
You be good and don't you miss me
Two more years and you′ll be done with school
And I'll be making history like I do
You′ll know it's all because of you
We can do whatever we want to
Hey there Delilah here′s to you
This one's for you

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
What you do to me.

Overall Meaning

The song Hey There Delilah is a ballad by American rock band, Plain White T’s, which was released in 2006. The song is a conversation between the singer and Delilah who is a college student in New York City, and the lyrics suggest that they are in a long-distance relationship. The singer begins by asking Delilah what it is like in New York City while he is thousand miles away from her but thinks she looks pretty tonight. He tells her not to worry about the distance; that he is there for her even when she is lonely. He also assures her that someday, he would pay the bills with his guitar, and they would have the kind of life they always dreamt of having.


The entire song is a portrayal of love and commitment, and it relates well with people in long-distance relationships. The lyrics also depict devotion as the singer promises to write more music to make her fall more in love with him, and he even offers to walk if he has no other way of getting to her. The song urges people in long-distance relationships to be optimistic and take into account the brighter future that awaits them if they believe in each other. Overall, Hey There Delilah is a beautiful, heartwarming song that describes the true meaning of love and devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey there Delilah
The singer addresses Delilah, a person who is a thousand miles away from him, and starts singing about her.


What's it like in New York City?
The singer is curious about the lifestyle of Delilah who is residing in New York City. He wonders if her life and surroundings are better or different than his.


I'm a thousand miles away
The singer tells Delilah that he is distant from her, but regardless of that distance, his admiration for her has not faded.


But girl, tonight you look so pretty
The singer compliments Delilah, even though he cannot see her, but he can imagine that she looks beautiful as always.


Yes you do
The singer emphasizes that his compliment directed towards Delilah is certain and definite.


Times Square can't shine as bright as you
The singer compares Delilah's beauty to Times Square, but he believes that Delilah is more radiant, attractive, and charming to him.


I swear it's true
The singer assures Delilah that he is not exaggerating and really believes that she is more beautiful than Times Square.


Don't you worry about the distance
The singer tries to reassure Delilah that regardless of their distance, he is always by her side whenever she feels lonely and needs support.


I'm right there if you get lonely
The singer wants to convey that he will always be there for Delilah, even though he may not be physically present, as he is always connected to her through his emotions and thoughts.


Give this song another listen
The singer invites Delilah to listen to the song again, implying that there is a hidden message in the lyrics meant for her.


Close your eyes
The singer wants Delilah to close her eyes and focus on his voice as he sings the song, which contains the message he wants to deliver to her.


Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
The singer reveals that his voice is a tool he uses to hide his true feelings for Delilah. Through his voice, he can express his love and passion for her without directly admitting it.


I'm by your side
The singer wants Delilah to know that he is always with her spiritually and emotionally, even if they are physically apart.


Oh, it's what you do to me
The singer expresses how much Delilah affects him and how greatly she influences his emotions and thoughts.


I know times are getting hard
The singer acknowledges that life can be challenging and difficult at times, but he assures Delilah that they will make it through all the difficulties together.


But just believe me, girl
The singer asks Delilah to trust him and have faith in their relationship, even if external factors seem to be causing problems and complications.


Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
The singer expresses his hopes and dreams of making it big in the music industry and earning enough income to provide a comfortable life for him and Delilah.


We'll have it good
The singer assures Delilah that they will have a bright future together and that they will overcome any obstacles they may face as long as they are together.


We'll have the life we knew we would
The singer describes the future they envisioned for themselves and assures Delilah that they will eventually have the life they dreamed of together.


My word is good
The singer emphasises the fact that he is trustworthy, and Delilah can rely on him to fulfil his promises and commitments to her.


I've got so much left to say
The singer admits that he has not said all he wants to say to Delilah and that there are still many words left unsaid.


If every simple song I wrote to you
The singer imagines that he could write a song for Delilah, so beautiful and heartfelt that it would leave her breathless.


Would take your breath away
The singer wants to convey that his love for Delilah is everlasting, and he will continue to express his love and affection in different ways throughout their lives.


I'd write it all
The singer expresses his dedication to Delilah by stating that he would write all the songs in the world to express his love for her.


Even more in love with me you'd fall
The singer predicts that his love for Delilah will only grow stronger if he writes her more songs and expresses his feelings towards her in more creative ways.


We'd have it all
The singer anticipates that as they grow together, they will have everything they need, love, trust, and support, and they will conquer the world.


A thousand miles seems pretty far
The singer reiterates the distance that separates him and Delilah, but he also wants to remind her that distance is only a physical distance and has no bearing on their love for each other.


But they've got planes and trains and cars
The singer acknowledges that despite the distance, there are many ways to travel back and forth and keep their relationship alive.


I'd walk to you if I had no other way
The singer expresses his unwavering love and dedication to Delilah, stating that he would walk to her, even if there were no other means of transportation available to him.


Our friends would all make fun of us
The singer expects that their friends would tease them if they knew the extent of their relationship and their dedication to each other.


And we'll just laugh along because we know
The singer and Delilah are not ashamed of their feelings for each other, and they could laugh off their friends' teasing because they knew the strength of their relationship.


That none of them have felt this way
The singer understands that all their friends may not understand the depth of their love for each other, and they have never felt a love as strong and passionate as theirs.


Delilah I can promise you
The singer makes a commitment to Delilah, promising her that their love will remain steadfast and unwavering.


That by the time we get through
The singer believes that they will overcome all obstacles and difficulties and emerge stronger and more united.


The world will never ever be the same
The singer believes that their love for each other will change the world, even if only in a small way, and their love will leave an impact on the world.


And you're to blame
The singer playfully blames Delilah for the impact he would make on the world, as it was her love that gave him the motivation and energy to pursue his dreams.


You be good and don't you miss me
The singer wants Delilah to stay strong and positive, even if they are apart, as their love would keep them together.


Two more years and you'll be done with school
The singer informs Delilah that she only has two more years of studies left, and then she would be free to pursue her dreams.


And I'll be making history like I do
The singer believes that he will be successful in the music industry and achieve greatness, just like he always intended to do.


You'll know it's all because of you
The singer credits Delilah for his success and believes that it is his love for her that motivates him to achieve his dreams.


We can do whatever we want to
The singer believes that together, he and Delilah could accomplish anything they set their minds to, and nothing could stop them from achieving their dreams.


Hey there Delilah here's to you
The singer dedicates the song to Delilah, as she was the inspiration behind it and everything he does in life.


Oh, it's what you do to me
The singer reiterates the impact Delilah has on him, and he cannot imagine a life without her in it.


Oh, it's what you do to me
The singer repeats the line again, as if to emphasize the magnitude of Delilah's influence on his life.


Oh, it's what you do to me
The singer repeats the line once more, emphasising the fondness, admiration and appreciation he has towards Delilah.


Oh, it's what you do to me
The final repetition of the line emphasizes the singer's belief that Delilah is a significant and essential force in his life and will always remain so.




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Congratulations and you sound great! Much success. One question..."won" is what you intended in the sentence below?
"This is a cover of Hey There Delilah by the Plain White T's that I recorded a few years ago as part of a contest and one."

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