I Only Have Eyes For You
MartinaTopley-Bird Lyrics
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I can't see anyone but you
Are the stars out tonight
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I Only Have Eyes For You, dear
The moon maybe high
I Only Have Eyes For You
I don't know if we're in a garden
Or on a crowded avenue
You are here (You are here)
So am I (So am I)
Maybe millions of people go by
But they all disappear from view
And I Only Have Eyes For You
The song I Only Have Eyes For You by Martina Topley-Bird is a cover of the classic song originally recorded by the American composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin in 1934. Through Martina's rendition, the song's sentimental meaning gets a unique touch of depth that inspires an atmosphere of allure and passion. The lyrics beautifully describe the devotion of love, stating that the love must be a kind of blind love wherein the persona can't see anyone but the person whom they are in love with.
The lyrics further describe how the undisputed love drives the persona to oblivion; they don't see the stars or the moon because they only have eyes for their lover. They don't distinguish between whether they're in a garden or a crowded avenue because they're engulfed in the love they hold for their partner. The line "Maybe millions of people go by, but they all disappear from view" sums up the song's theme, where the persona's love has blinded them from everything else but their lover.
In poetic language, the song speaks of love, devotion, and the act of only having eyes for a person. It is a lovely piece that many generations have enjoyed and will continue to appreciate for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
My love must be a kind of blind love
My affection must be so profound that it blinds me from seeing other people.
I can't see anyone but you
My attention is completely focused on you, to the point where I cannot notice anyone else around me.
Are the stars out tonight
I am unaware of celestial happenings in the sky.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I am not cognizant of weather conditions and must rely on my senses to receive such information.
I Only Have Eyes For You, dear
My emotions and attention are solely directed towards you, my beloved.
The moon maybe high
The lunar satellite could be positioned high in the sky.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
However, my preoccupation with you renders me incapable of perceiving objects in the heavens.
I don't know if we're in a garden
I am uncertain about our location and cannot determine if we are in a botanical environment.
Or on a crowded avenue
Alternatively, I could be in the midst of a busy street, but I am not aware of my surroundings.
You are here (You are here)
You are in my vicinity and accessible to me and my emotions.
So am I (So am I)
I am also present in this setting.
Maybe millions of people go by
It is possible that a large multitude of individuals pass us by.
But they all disappear from view
However, my fixation on you makes it appear as if they do not even exist.
And I Only Have Eyes For You
My focus lies predominantly on you, resulting in my failure to notice any other happenings or individuals around us.
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
michelleandjamonti
Everything Martina does is better than the original..more lyrically powerful and just all around beautiful. Her voice is ear candy!
dankwrasslin experience
this is one of my favorite songs ever! she made it even better!
niqa74
Wow beautiful voiceβοΈMany blessings with your gift βΌοΈ ππππππ
Graham Bourne
Ufff She ABSolutely NAILS it. Better than the Original....
Which I love
La Louka
Oh What a voice - It feels like hot rain..
lusciousnezz
wow beautiful voice
jane williams
Maxinquaye. It would be NOTHING without her unique , fragile, yet strong voice.
Kat Lilley
So since no one here has mentioned this, MTB used to be Tricky's ex girlfriend in the 90s and contributed a lot of verses to his Maxinquaye album. She also has some lovely solo songs in her own right, Sandpaper Kisses probably being most popular.
Zev Feldman
awesome cover
wtbsleep101
Heard of her because of the Starbucks playlist we have...finally got to write down her name and the song! We sell an album containing this song during February, in the "Sweetheart [Year]: Love Songs"