Hey there, Delilah
Introduces the start of the song that is a message to Delilah

What's it like in New York City?
Asks Delilah about the experience of living in New York City

I'm a thousand miles away
Expresses physical distance between the singer and Delilah

But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
Compliments Delilah's beauty, even from far away

Yes, you do
Affirms the compliment previously given to Delilah

Times Square can't shine as bright as you
States that Delilah outshines the lights of New York's Time Square

I swear, it's true
Emphasizes the truthfulness of the previous statement

Don't you worry about the distance
Comforts Delilah by saying that she shouldn't worry about the distance between them

I'm right there if you get lonely
Assures Delilah that the singer is there for her if she ever feels lonely

Give this song another listen
Encourages Delilah to listen again to the song he's written for her

Close your eyes
Asks Delilah to close her eyes to truly listen to the message he's conveying through the song

Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
Reveals that the song is a disguise for the true feelings that the singer is trying to express to Delilah

I'm by your side
Assures Delilah that he's always with her, even though they are physically far apart

Oh, it's what you do to me
States that Delilah has a significant and positive impact on the singer

I know times are gettin' hard
Acknowledges that Delilah may be experiencing difficult times

But just believe me, girl
Encourages Delilah to trust in the singer's words and promises

Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
Expresses the singer's dream of becoming successful by playing his guitar and promises to support Delilah

We'll have it good
Predicts that their future will be bright and happy

We'll have the life we knew we would
Reinforces the idea that they will fulfill their dreams together

My word is good
Affirms the singer's honesty, trustworthiness, and ability to follow through on his promises

I've got so much left to say
Expresses that there is much more the singer wants to say to Delilah

If every simple song I wrote to you
Hypothetically states that if every song he wrote for Delilah was simple, it would still take her breath away

Would take your breath away
Suggests that the things the singer has to say to Delilah are beautiful, touching, and impactful

I'd write it all
Promises to write all of the beautiful things he wants to say to Delilah

Even more in love with me you'd fall
Predicts that as Delilah listens to more of his messages, she will fall even more in love with him

We'd have it all
Draws a picture of a future that is perfect and complete

A thousand miles seems pretty far
Acknowledges that a thousand miles is a significant distance between them

But they've got planes and trains and cars
Suggests that despite the distance, there are ways to overcome it, such as through transportation

I'd walk to you if I had no other way
States that the singer is willing to put in the effort, even if it means walking all the way to Delilah

Our friends would all make fun of us
Predicts that their friends would tease them, but they would find it funny

And we'll just laugh along because we know
Affirms that the singer and Delilah know their feelings for each other are real and strong, so they can ignore the teasing

That none of them have felt this way
Suggests that the love between the singer and Delilah is unique and special, and their friends don't truly understand it

Delilah, I can promise you
Makes a promise to Delilah directly

That by the time we get through
Predicts that the difficulties they're facing now will eventually be resolved

The world will never ever be the same
Suggests that their love story will have a profound impact on the world

And you're to blame
Playfully suggests that all of this is Delilah's fault, due to her impact on the singer

You be good, and don't you miss me
Reminds Delilah to take care of herself and not to worry or miss the singer too much

Two more years and you'll be done with school
States that Delilah's education is almost complete, and she will soon be starting a new chapter in her life

And I'll be makin' history like I do
Expresses the singer's confidence in his future success and promises that he will make a significant impact

You'll know it's all because of you
Affirms that Delilah is the inspiration for the singer's success and accomplishments

We can do whatever we want to
Suggests that Delilah and the singer have endless possibilities for their future together

Hey there, Delilah, here's to you
Concludes the song with a toast to Delilah and a final message of love and admiration

This one's for you
Reiterates that the song is a special message written specifically for Delilah