The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Sonny Stitt & Bennie Green Lyrics
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Though you say it isn't so
But if you put me down for another I'll know, believe me, I'll know
[Chorus]
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
You say that you're at home when you phone me
And how much you really care
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
I'll know if someone is there
[Chorus]
One of these days you're gonna be sorry
'Cause your game I'm gonna play
And you'll find out without really trying
Each time that my kisses stray
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And no matter what I do
I could never disguise all my little white lies
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes
The song "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" by Sonny Stitt & Bennie Green talks about a lover's betrayal and the consequences of their actions. The lyrics portray a sense of distrust and a feeling of being lied to by the person you love. The singer acknowledges the rumors that their partner is a run-around lover, but despite their denial, they will know if their partner cheats on them with someone else. The chorus sings that the night has a thousand eyes, meaning that there are always people watching, and sooner or later, the truth will come out. In the second verse, the singer expresses doubt when their partner tells them they are at home and care about them but are lonely. The singer knows that if there is someone else, they will feel it.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that you're a run-around lover
Others say that you are unfaithful
Though you say it isn't so
Although you deny it
But if you put me down for another I'll know, believe me, I'll know
But if you cheat on me, I'll find out one way or another
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night is full of secrets
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
And I will find out if you are faithful or not
So remember when you tell those little white lies
So be careful when you try to deceive me
You say that you're at home when you phone me
You claim to be at home when you call me
And how much you really care
And how much you love me
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
Although you keep saying that you are alone
I'll know if someone is there
I will find out if someone else is with you
One of these days you're gonna be sorry
Someday you will regret your actions
'Cause your game I'm gonna play
Because I will play your game
And you'll find out without really trying
And you will discover it without any effort
Each time that my kisses stray
Whenever I am unfaithful
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night is full of secrets
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And I will also be discovered
And no matter what I do
And I won't be able to hide it
I could never disguise all my little white lies
I can't keep covering up my lies
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night is full of secrets
So remember when you tell those little white lies
So be careful when you try to deceive me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SNUFF GARRETT
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Pepper Williams
Sony Stitt was so smooth! Every note was 'nailed' when he played! Glad I was able to become his "son" away from home.
Manuel Camacho
The best version of this tune...to me, of course...also love Trane's and Horace Silver Quartet respective versions.
SELMER B.Action
You forget Sonny Rollins's one, the best for me
Nathalie Weinerman
Beautiful!
B. Saulius
wonderfull guys, wish i could knew you guys in life... thx for wonderfull emotions with this melody
cdunne07
brilliant
Nathalie Weinerman
Beautiful
김원형
Thanks!! My ears are dancing.
kawanie
Thank You, I was searching since LP- Erra.
Frank Moser
swingin'