Hey There Delilah
Plains White T's Lyrics

Hey there, Delilah
Opening line, addressing Delilah

What's it like in New York city?
Asking Delilah about her experience in New York City

I'm a thousand miles away
Explaining how far the singer is from Delilah

But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
Complimenting Delilah's appearance

Yes, you do
Reiterating the compliment given to Delilah

Times Square can't shine as bright as you
Comparing Delilah's beauty to the brightness of Times Square

I swear, it's true
Asserting the truth of the previous line

Hey there, Delilah
Addressing Delilah again

Don't you worry about the distance
Assuring Delilah that the distance between them is not a concern

I'm right there if you get lonely
Letting Delilah know that the singer is available if she feels lonely

Give this song another listen
Encouraging Delilah to revisit this song

Close your eyes
Instructing Delilah to close her eyes

Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
Implying that the lyrics of the song express the singer's true feelings

I'm by your side
Stating that the singer is there for Delilah

Oh, it's what you do to me
Repeating that Delilah has an impact on the singer's emotions

What you do to me
Repeating that Delilah has an impact on the singer's emotions

Hey there, Delilah
Addressing Delilah again

I know times are gettin' hard
Acknowledging that times may be tough for Delilah

But just believe me, girl
Encouraging Delilah to trust the singer

Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
Expressing the singer's ambition to make a living as a musician

We'll have it good
Assuring Delilah that they will have a good life together

We'll have the life we knew we would
Affirming that the singer and Delilah both have a vision for their future together

My word is good
Insisting that the singer will keep their promise

Hey there, Delilah
Addressing Delilah once again

I've got so much left to say
Implying that the singer has much to express to Delilah

If every simple song I wrote to you
Suggesting that the singer has written many songs for Delilah

Would take your breath away
Implying that Delilah would be deeply moved by the singer's music

I'd write it all
Stating the singer's willingness to express their love through music

Even more in love with me you'd fall
Guessing that Delilah would be even more enamored with the singer after hearing the new music

We'd have it all
Affirming the possibility of a fulfilling life together

A thousand miles seems pretty far
Acknowledging the distance between the singer and Delilah

But they've got planes and trains and cars
Suggesting that there are ways to overcome the distance between them

I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Asserting the singer's commitment to be with Delilah, no matter the obstacles

Our friends would all make fun of us
Recognizing that others may mock their relationship

And we'd just laugh along because we'd know
Implying that the singer and Delilah's love is strong enough to withstand others' judgment

That none of them have felt this way
Suggesting that others have not experienced the same type of love as the singer has for Delilah

Delilah, I can promise you
Addressing Delilah directly and making a promise

That by the time that we get through
Implying that the obstacles in their relationship will eventually be overcome

The world will never ever be the same
Suggesting that their love will have a significant impact on the world

And you're to blame
Humorously attributing the change in the world to Delilah

Hey there, Delilah
Addressing Delilah again

You be good, and don't you miss me
Encouraging Delilah to be good and not to miss the singer too much

Two more years and you'll be done with school
Anticipating Delilah's graduation from school

And I'll be makin' history like I do
Assuming that the singer will achieve success as a musician

You know it's all because of you
Attributing the singer's success to Delilah's influence

We can do whatever we want to
Expressing that they have the freedom to pursue their dreams

Hey there, Delilah, here's to you
Offering a toast to Delilah

This one's for you
Dedicating the song to Delilah

Oh, it's what you do to me
Repeating that Delilah has an impact on the singer's emotions

What you do to me
Repeating that Delilah has an impact on the singer's emotions

Oh, woah, oh
Closing line of the song, repeated for emphasis