Come On Eileen
Lou Bega Lyrics


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Come on, Eileen
Come on, Eileen

Poor old Johnnie Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
Moved a million hearts in mono
Made our mothers cry
Sang along, who'd blame them?

You're grown (You're grown up)
So grown (So grown up)
Now I must say, more than ever (Come on, Eileen)
Toora-loora-toora-loo-rye-ay
And we can sing just like our fathers

Come on, Eileen, oh, I swear (Well he means)
At this moment, you mean everything
With you in that dress, my thoughts (I confess)
Verge on dirty
Ah, come on, Eileen

Come on, Eileen

These people 'round here
Were beaten down, eyes sunk in smoke, dried faces
So resigned to what their fate is

But not us (No, never)
No, not us (No, never)
We are far too young and clever (Remember)
Go toora-loora-toora-loo-rye-ay
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever

Come on, Eileen, oh, I swear (Well he means)
Ah, come on, let's take off everything
That pretty red dress, Eileen (Tell him yes)
Ah, come on, let's
Ah, come on, Eileen
That pretty red dress, Eileen (Tell him yes)
Ah, come on, let's
Ah, come on, Eileen, please

(Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay
Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay, toora-toora-too-loora)
Now you are grown, and now you have shown, oh, Eileen
(Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay
Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay, toora-toora-too-loora)

You're grown (Said, come on, Eileen, these things they are real)
So grown (And I know how you feel)
Now I must say more than ever
Things 'round here will change

(Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay
Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay, toora-toora-too-loora)
I said toora-loora-toora-loo-rye-ay
(Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay
Come on, Eileen, too-loo-rye-ay, toora-toora-too-loora)

Come on, Eileen, oh, I swear (Well he means)
At this moment, you mean everything
With you in that dress, my thoughts (I confess)
Verge on dirty
Ah, come on, Eileen

Come on, Eileen, oh, I swear (Well he means)
At this moment, you mean everything
(In that dress) Whoa, my thoughts (I confess)
Well, they're dirty
Come on, Eileen

Come on, Eileen, whoa-oh-oh (Well he means)




Oh-ho-ho-ho (Everything)
Ah come on, Ah come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lou Bega's song Come on Eileen are about a guy who is trying to convince his friend Eileen to come out with him and enjoy life. The song has a nostalgic feel to it, with the singer reminiscing about when they were young and could sing just like their fathers. The opening verse pays tribute to the 1950s singer Johnnie Ray, who had a hit with the song Cry. The melancholy sound of the song moved many people to tears, and the lyrics are referring to how sad songs sometimes make us feel better.


The chorus of the song urges Eileen to come out and have fun, with the singer praising her for the way she looks in her dress. He confesses that his thoughts about her verge on dirty, but he wants her to come out anyway. The second verse talks about the people around them who are resigned to their fate, but the singer is convinced that they are too young and too clever to fall into the same trap. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and an exhortation to Eileen to come out and enjoy life.


Overall, the song is about seizing the moment and making the most of life while we still can. It is a call to action for those who might feel stuck or who need a push to get out of their comfort zone.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, Eileen
A plea to Eileen to do something with the singer.


Poor old Johnnie Ray
The singer acknowledges the sadness of the past.


Sounded sad upon the radio
Johnnie Ray conveyed sadness through his singing.


Moved a million hearts in mono
Johnnie Ray's music impacted a large audience despite being only available in mono recording.


Made our mothers cry
Johnnie Ray's music invoked an emotional response from the older generation.


Sang along, who'd blame them?
The listener's loved one sang along with the music, which is completely understandable given its mood and lyrics.


You're grown (You're grown up)
The listener has become an adult.


So grown (So grown up)
The listener has grown up so much, that it's worth noting.


Now I must say, more than ever (Come on, Eileen)
The artist needs to say something of importance to Eileen.


Toora-loora-toora-loo-rye-ay
Nonsensical lyrics that suggest happiness and fun.


And we can sing just like our fathers
The singer can sing just like his father, and it's a source of pride for him.


With you in that dress, my thoughts (I confess) Verge on dirty
Eileen wearing a pretty dress is stirring up the artist's thoughts to the point of being risque.


These people 'round here Were beaten down, eyes sunk in smoke, dried faces So resigned to what their fate is
The singer is describing a group of people who are downtrodden and have given up on improving their lot in life.


But not us (No, never) No, not us (No, never)
The singer and Eileen are not like those people in that they have hope and aspirations for their future.


We are far too young and clever (Remember)
The singer and Eileen are young and intelligent enough to know that they can create a better life for themselves.


Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever
The artist wishes to hum this tune to Eileen forever.


Ah, come on, let's take off everything That pretty red dress, Eileen (Tell him yes)
The artist wants Eileen to take off her pretty red dress, and urges her to do so.


That pretty red dress, Eileen (Tell him yes)
The singer reiterates his desire for Eileen to take off her dress, and urges her to comply.


Ah, come on, Eileen
The singer urges Eileen to participate in some physical activity.


Now you are grown, and now you have shown, oh, Eileen
The listener is grown up, and is showing some skills or feature.


You're grown (Said, come on, Eileen, these things they are real)
The listener is grown up, and the artist is urging Eileen to believe that the situation is real.


So grown (And I know how you feel)
The listener is grown up, and the artist intimately knows how they feel.


Things 'round here will change
The singer believes that things are going to change in his locality.


Come on, Eileen, whoa-oh-oh (Well he means)
The artist is urging Eileen to join in with his exclamation.


Oh-ho-ho-ho (Everything)
The singer is expressing his enjoyment of the situation.


Ah come on, Ah come on
The singer is urging participation and action.




Writer(s): Kevin Adams, Kevin Rowland, James Paterson

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buffersize

Puro talento

Tyler Sivavec

best cover ever. long live lou

Tyler Sivavec

+Tyler Sivavec a true musician

Kleep Klopp

Was a bit sceptical to see this covered. Lou pulled it off well.

Baccar Wozat

First they sang "Jump", and I jumped. Then they sang "Shout" and I shouted. Then they sang "Shake Hands With Beef" and I walked out.

Vinnie13

Richard Osman sent me.

Lloyd Mobbs

Same lol

UltraMaXAtAXX

Yeah, same.

Euan Lowrie

Likewise, no regrets either.

thewonderspur

Same here. I regret nothing 😁

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