Hey There
Sammy Davis Jr Lyrics
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Love never made a fool of you, you used to be too wise
Hey there you on that high flying cloud
Tho' she won't throw a crumb to you
You think someday she'll come to you
Better forget her, her with her nose in the air
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother
Or are you not seeing things too clear
Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all going in one ear and out the other
Better forget her, her with her nose in the air
She has you dancing on a string, break it and she won't care
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother
Or are you not seeing things too clear
Are you too much in love to hear
Is it all going in one ear and out the other
Sammy Davis Jr's song "Hey There" is a cautionary tale about love and the lengths we go to for the object of our affection. The song starts off with a direct address to someone who seems to be entranced by the stars in their eyes, warning them that love should never make a fool of them. The singer acknowledges that the person used to be wise, indicating that they have lost touch with their sensibilities in the face of intense emotions.
The second verse switches to the subject of the person's infatuation, a woman who is out of reach despite their hopes of an eventual relationship. The singer encourages the person to forget about her and move on, suggesting that they are being manipulated by her. The woman is described as having her nose in the air, implying that she is arrogant and unattainable. The person is depicted as being on a string, dancing to her whims, and the singer warns them that if they break free, she won't care.
The final verse drives the message home by asking the person if they are seeing things clearly or if they are too much in love to hear the singer's advice. The song ends with the question of whether it is all going in one ear and out the other, suggesting that the person is so consumed with their love that they are not listening to reason.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hey There" are a plea for common sense in the face of overwhelming emotions. The singer urges the person to be cautious and not be blinded by love, as it can lead to foolishness and heartbreak. The use of imagery, such as stars and clouds, adds to the dreamlike quality of the song and reinforces the idea that the person is lost in a fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there you with the stars in your eyes
Hey, I see you there - you're optimistic and hopeful. You've never been burned by love because you're too wise to let it happen.
Hey there you on that high flying cloud
You're on top of the world, but you're fixated on a woman who doesn't care about you. You think she might come around eventually.
Tho' she won't throw a crumb to you
Even though this woman won't give you the time of day, you're still hoping she'll change her mind and see how great you are.
Better forget her, her with her nose in the air
It's time to move on and forget about this woman who thinks she's too good for you. She's just leading you on and doesn't care about your feelings.
She has you dancing on a string, break it and she won't care
This woman is manipulating you and enjoying having control over you. If you leave her, she won't even care.
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother
Listen to me - I'm giving you advice like a brother would. I want to help you see the reality of the situation.
Or are you not seeing things too clear
Maybe you're not able to see things objectively because you're too close to the situation.
Are you too much in love to hear
Are your feelings clouding your judgement and preventing you from hearing the truth?
Is it all going in one ear and out the other
Maybe my advice is falling on deaf ears because you're not ready to hear it - you're too invested in this woman to listen to reason.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORG CHRISTIAN DOLIVO, GREG FIELDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dr.romanfell1933
Hey there
You with the stars in your eyes
Love never made a fool of you
You used to be too wise
Hey there
You on that high-flying cloud
Though she won't throw a crumb to you
You think someday she'll come to you
Better forget her
Her with her nose in the air
She has you dancing on a string
Break it and she won't care
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother?
Or are you not seeing things too clear?
Are you too much in love to hear?
Is it all going in one ear and out the other?
Better forget her
Her with her nose in the air
She has you dancing on a string
Break it and she won't care
Won't you take this advice I hand you like a brother?
Or are you not seeing things too clear?
Are you too much in love to hear?
Is it all going in one ear and out the other?
@linjoy9627
According to my late Mum my Dad used to sing this to me when I was born. It took a while to track the song down when all I had to go on was Hey there, You with the stars in your eyes.
@neilwilliams1518
the old fellas fave davis tune....remember him singing it in the kitchen..my youngest was about 7 or 8 and he said dad listen to taid [welsh for grandad[ singing and laughed...rip dad
@junedunne
Sammy Davis Jr was in your kitchen? 😉😆 just kidding! Love this beautiful version.
@paulboswell5719
Brilliant beyond words: Sammy, great man, take a heavenly bow. Bravo!
@carl_anderson9315
Definitely the best version!
Thank you Archie...
@fnd111
I agree.
@menilmontant100
I agree too
@MASCARIOCO
Nailed it. Strings, the strings, the piano. This is a Master Piece.
@minimansonstar
... Bunker. ❣️
@Susan-cw1lc
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