Hey There Delilah
Sam Woolf Lyrics

Hey there Delilah
The singer addresses Delilah.

What's it like in New York City?
The singer asks Delilah about her experience living in New York City.

I'm a thousand miles away
The singer emphasizes the physical distance between himself and Delilah.

But girl, tonight you look so pretty
The artist compliments Delilah's appearance despite the distance between them.

Yes you do
The artist reiterates his compliment to Delilah's appearance.

Times Square can't shine as bright as you
The singer compares Delilah's beauty to the famous Times Square lights in New York City and argues that Delilah's beauty outshines them.

I swear it's true
The singer emphasizes the truthfulness of his comparison.

Hey there Delilah
The artist addresses Delilah again.

Don't you worry about the distance
The artist reassures Delilah that she doesn't need to worry about the physical distance between them.

I'm right there if you get lonely
The artist promises to be there for Delilah emotionally, even if he can't be there physically.

Give this song another listen
The singer suggests that Delilah listen to the song again as a way to feel his emotional support.

Close your eyes
The artist instructs Delilah to close her eyes.

Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
The singer reveals that his voice in the song is a way to disguise his emotions and show affection to Delilah.

I'm by your side
The singer emphasizes his emotional support for Delilah, despite the physical distance between them.

Oh it's what you do to me
The singer acknowledges the strong effect Delilah has on him emotionally.

Hey there Delilah
The artist addresses Delilah yet again.

I know times are getting hard
The artist acknowledges that times may be difficult for Delilah.

But just believe me, girl
The singer reassures Delilah that he will keep his promise to make their life better.

Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
The singer expresses his hope and promise that he will be able to provide financial stability for him and Delilah through his music career.

We'll have it good
The artist expresses his hope for a happy and comfortable future with Delilah.

We'll have the life we knew we would
The artist references their shared vision and hope for a successful and happy future life together.

My word is good
The artist reinforces his promise to Delilah that his intent and commitment to their future together is sincere and honest.

Hey there Delilah
The singer addresses Delilah again.

I've got so much left to say
The artist indicates that he has more emotions and feelings he wants to express to Delilah.

If every simple song I wrote to you
The singer suggests that he has already written many simple, emotionally expressive songs for Delilah.

Would take your breath away
The singer emphasizes the emotional impact that his songs have on Delilah.

I'd write it all
The singer expresses his desire to continue expressing his love and admiration for Delilah through his music.

Even more in love with me you'd fall
The artist suggests that Delilah would fall even more deeply in love with him with each new expression of his love through his music.

We'd have it all
The artist suggests that their continued love and affection for each other will lead to a fulfilling and satisfying life together.

A thousand miles seems pretty far
The singer reflects on the physical distance between him and Delilah.

But they've got planes and trains and cars
The singer suggests that modern transportation technology can help bridge the distance between him and Delilah.

I'd walk to you if I had no other way
The artist emphasizes his commitment to Delilah, suggesting he would walk to her if there were no other options to be together.

Our friends would all make fun of us
The artist acknowledges that their friends may ridicule them for their emotional and romantic connection.

and we'll just laugh along because we know
The artist suggests that he and Delilah will not be bothered by the teasing since they know the strength of their emotional connection.

That none of them have felt this way
The singer asserts that the depth of their emotional connection is unique between them and not shared by their friends.

Delilah I can promise you
The artist addresses Delilah again, offering another promise of commitment to her.

That by the time we get through
The singer suggests there may be obstacles they must overcome to achieve their shared future.

The world will never ever be the same
The singer suggests that their love and connection will have a significant impact on their world.

And you're to blame, blame, blame...
The singer playfully and affectionately attributes the impact of their relationship on the world to Delilah.

Hey there Delilah
The artist addresses Delilah again.

You be good and don't you miss me
The artist encourages Delilah to take care of herself and not dwell on the physical distance between them.

Two more years and you'll be done with school
The singer reminds Delilah of her impending graduation from school.

And I'll be making history like I do
The singer expresses his confidence that his music career will lead him to make significant accomplishments and impact on the world.

You'll know it's all because of you
The artist acknowledges that Delilah has played a significant role in motivating and inspiring him to achieve success in his music career.

We can do whatever we want to
The artist reiterates their shared vision of a fulfilling and satisfying life together with no limitations on what they can achieve.

Hey there Delilah, here's to you
The artist raises a figurative glass to Delilah, expressing gratitude and appreciation for her role in his life and career.

This one's for you
The singer dedicates the song to Delilah as an expression of his love and affection for her.

Oh it's what you do to me
The artist repeats his acknowledgement of the profound emotional impact that Delilah has on him.

Oh it's what you do to me
The singer repeats his acknowledgement of the profound emotional impact that Delilah has on him.

Oh it's what you do to me
The singer repeats his acknowledgement of the profound emotional impact that Delilah has on him.

Oh it's what you do to me
The singer repeats his acknowledgement of the profound emotional impact that Delilah has on him.

What you do to me
The artist reinforces the theme of the profound impact that Delilah's love and affection have on him.