Lawrence had success on the record charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with such hits as "Go Away Little Girl" (U.S. No. 1), "Pretty Blue Eyes" (U.S. No. 9), "Footsteps" (U.S. No. 7), "Portrait of My Love" (U.S. No. 9), and "Party Doll" (U.S. No. 5). "Go Away Little Girl" sold over one million copies and was awarded a Gold record. Much of Lawrence's musical career centered on nightclubs and the musical stage.
Pretty Blue Eyes
Steve Lawrence Lyrics
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And then you moved in next door
Pretty blue eyes, pretty blue eyes
All the guys from the neighborhood
Keep sayin' you sure look good
With your blue eyes, pretty blue eyes
Saw you from my window
My heart skipped a beat
Gonna sit by your doorstep
So that I can meet
Pretty blue eyes, please come out today
So I can tell you what I have to say
That I love you, love you
Pretty blue eyes
Saw you from my window
My heart skipped a beat
Gonna sit by your doorstep
So that I can meet
Pretty blue eyes, please come out today
So I can tell you what I have to say
That I love you, love you
Pretty blue eyes
[Repeat to Fade]
Pretty blue eyes
The song "Pretty Blue Eyes" by Steve Lawrence is a classic love song that tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a new girl in the neighborhood. The song begins with the man admitting that he thought he was in love before, but everything changed when the girl with pretty blue eyes moved in next door. All the guys from the neighbourhood can't help but notice how beautiful she is with her stunning blue eyes, hence the title of the song.
The young man is clearly smitten and can't seem to get the girl out of his head. He watches her from his window and his heart skips a beat every time he sees her. He decides to take action and sits by her doorstep, hoping to finally meet her. He longs to tell her that he loves her and that she has captured his heart with her pretty blue eyes.
The song is a catchy and romantic ode to young love and the excitement and nervousness that come with falling for someone for the first time. The lyrics express a sense of yearning, longing, and passion that are common emotions that everyone can relate to when it comes to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I was in love before
I thought I had found love in the past
And then you moved in next door
But then you arrived and changed everything
Pretty blue eyes, pretty blue eyes
Your eyes are simply stunning
All the guys from the neighborhood
Everybody in the area
Keep sayin' you sure look good
They all agree that you're very attractive
With your blue eyes, pretty blue eyes
And they can't help but mention those incredible eyes as well
Saw you from my window
I watched you from afar
My heart skipped a beat
You made my heart race with excitement
Gonna sit by your doorstep
I'll take every opportunity to be close to you
So that I can meet
I want to get to know you
Pretty blue eyes, please come out today
I'm hoping to see you today
So I can tell you what I have to say
So I can express my true feelings to you
That I love you, love you
That I have fallen in love with you
Pretty blue eyes
And your stunning eyes are just the icing on the cake
Lyrics © SEMI, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY WEINSTEIN, TEDDY RANDAZZO
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