Come On Eileen
No Doubt Lyrics

Poor old Johnny Ray
The singer feels sympathy for Johnny Ray who sounded sad on the radio.

Sounded sad upon the radio
Johnny Ray's performance on the radio seemed melancholy.

Moved a million hearts in mono
Johnny Ray's music had a significant impact on his listeners.

Our mothers cried
The singer's mother was moved to tears by Johnny Ray's music.

Sang along, who'd blame them
The singer understands why the mothers sang along to Johnny Ray's music.

Now you're grown, so grown, now I must say more than ever
The singer acknowledges that Eileen has grown up and it's time to have an important conversation.

Go toora loora toora loo rye aye
The singer uses an Irish phrase to convey a playful mood.

And we can sing just like our fathers
The singer feels a nostalgic connection to previous generations through music.

Come on Eileen, oh I swear (what he means)
The singer implores Eileen to listen to him and means what he says.

At this moment, you mean everything
Eileen is very important to the singer right now.

With you in that dress my thoughts I confess verge on dirty
The singer finds Eileen attractive in her dress and has impure thoughts.

Ah come on Eileen
The singer playfully goads Eileen to behave a certain way.

These people round here wear beaten down eyes
The people in the area seem unhappy and tired.

Sunk in smoke dried faces
Their faces seem worn out from smoking or living in a smoky environment.

They're so resigned to what their fate is
The people have accepted their life situations and are not actively seeking change.

But not us (no never), no not us (no never)
The singer and Eileen are determined to live differently from those around them.

We are far too young and clever
The singer and Eileen are young and believe they are smart enough to change their fate.

Remember
The singer reminds Eileen of their shared perspective on life.

Eileen I'll hum this tune forever
The tune of the song will always remind the singer of Eileen.

Come on Eileen oh I swear (what he means)
The singer repeats his plea to Eileen and reiterates his sincerity.

Ah come on, let's take off everything
The singer encourages Eileen to get undressed in a flirtatious manner.

That pretty red dress Eileen (tell him yes)
The singer finds Eileen's red dress pretty and wants her to agree to his request.

Please...
The singer is begging Eileen to comply with his wishes.

Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye
The singer uses the same Irish phrase to keep things playful.

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen
The singer acknowledges Eileen's growth and maturity.

Come on Eileen, these things they are real and I know
The singer wants Eileen to take him seriously about what he's saying.

Things round here have changed
There have been changes in the singer's environment.

Too-ra loo-ra too-ra loo-rye-aye
The singer continues to use the Irish phrase to create a fun atmosphere.