More info at their official site: www.thebaseballs.com
Official Album Releases:
Strike (2009)
Strike! Back (2010)
Strings 'n' Stripes (2011)
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Good Ol' Christmas (2012)
Game day (2014)
Singles:
Umbrella (2009)
Hot n Cold (2009)
Last in Line (2010)
Chasing Cars (2010)
Hello (2011)
Candy Shop (2011)
Umbrella - Live (2012)
Let it Snow (2012)
DVD:
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Hey There Delliah
The Baseballs Lyrics
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I'm a thousand miles away but girl tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do, Time Square can't shine as bright as you, I swear it's true
Hey there Delilah, don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely, give this song another listen
Close your eyes, listen to my voice it's my disguise, I'm by your side
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me
What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me
Hey there Delilah, I know times are getting hard
But just believe me girl, someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
We'll have it good, we'll have the life we know we would, my word is good
Hey there Delilah, I've got so much left to say
If every simple song I wrote to you would take your breath away
I'd write it all, even more in love with me you'd fall, we'd have it all
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me
What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me
What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me
A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Our friends would all make fun of us
And we'll just laugh along because we know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah I can promise you that by the time that we get through
The world will never ever be the same and you're to blame
Hey there Delilah, you be good and don't you miss me
Two more years and you'll be done with school
And I'll be making history like I do, you know it's all because of you
We can do what ever we want to
Hey there Delilah here's to you, this one's for you
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me
What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, what you do to me
What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me
The Baseballs’ "Hey There Delilah" is a nostalgic song about a long-distance relationship. The song expresses love and admiration for Delilah, who is located in New York City, while the singer is a thousand miles away. He serenades Delilah, expressing how pretty she looks even though he's far away. He assures her that she has his attention and will always be on his mind, even though the distance between them is great. The singer also states that he has big plans for the future, and one day he will pay the bills with his guitar. The song is about holding on to the love they have and the bright future they can have together.
The lyrics also depict the hardships of a long-distance relationship. The distance will make them miss each other, and when they finally reunite, their love will be even stronger. The singer longs to be with her, telling her that he would walk to her if he had no other way, but he assures her that they will make it work. The song also speaks about how their friends might make fun of them, but they know that their love is real and will be unbreakable in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there Delilah, what's it like in New York city
The singer is checking on Delilah and wants to know how she is doing in New York City.
I'm a thousand miles away but girl tonight you look so pretty, Yes you do, Time Square can't shine as bright as you, I swear it's true
Even though the singer is miles away, he still finds Delilah beautiful and no one in Time Square can outshine her beauty.
Hey there Delilah, don't you worry about the distance, I'm right there if you get lonely, give this song another listen, Close your eyes, listen to my voice it's my disguise, I'm by your side
The singer asks Delilah not to worry about the distance between them as he is always with her through his voice and she can listen to his song whenever she feels lonely.
Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me, What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, Oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me, it's what you do to me, What you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me, what you do to me
The singer is expressing how much Delilah affects him and how much he loves her, repeating it throughout the song.
Hey there Delilah, I know times are getting hard, But just believe me girl, someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar, We'll have it good, we'll have the life we know we would, my word is good
The singer acknowledges Delilah's struggles but promises her a good life and financial stability in the future through his guitar and his word.
Hey there Delilah, I've got so much left to say, If every simple song I wrote to you would take your breath away, I'd write it all, even more in love with me you'd fall, we'd have it all
The singer has a lot to say to Delilah and believes that every song he writes for her would make her fall even more in love with him, allowing them to have everything they want.
A thousand miles seems pretty far, But they've got planes and trains and cars, I'd walk to you if I had no other way, Our friends would all make fun of us, And we'll just laugh along because we know, That none of them have felt this way, Delilah I can promise you that by the time that we get through, The world will never ever be the same and you're to blame
The distance between them may seem far, but there are various ways of transportation to overcome that. Even if their friends mock them, they know that their love is true and will change the world when they finally come together.
Hey there Delilah, you be good and don't you miss me, Two more years and you'll be done with school, And I'll be making history like I do, you know it's all because of you, We can do what ever we want to, Hey there Delilah here's to you, this one's for you
The singer encourages Delilah to be good and not to miss him while she finishes school. He assures her that he will be making history, and it's all because of her. They can do anything they want to in the future and the song is dedicated to her.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Higgenson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sakapfetnegla
The rockabilly is strong with this one. I just discovered that these guys exist. Just incredible. They really capture a wide array of 50's music while covering modern songs. I love it.
Sylvana
I remember this version of the song so well. It reminds me of when my dad had the night shifts and would pick me up to lunch during lunch breaks at school. The good old times i guess...
GlamourHate
Imagine these guys going back in time and singing all these songs...what fame they would achieve
Alex Serrano
i heard the original and loved it, and then I heard this "Elvis" style and almost fainted because of the awesomeness!!!!!
SABRINA VTB
c'est vraiment géant cette music je préfere même a l'original c'est pleins de bonne humeur!!!!
Dayenzu
Awesome! keep up the good work fella's we need more songs that have a fifties tint
Fabian Martinez
In my opinion this version is upbeat and fun while the original is romantic because of the pace.
Nataša G.
AMAZING ! Great band. BRAVO
양진호
I love this song! Better than original.
Peter Stagnitta
Sounds like the MUZAK version. Technically, ok....but with zero emotion. Plain White Tees version MUCH BETTER!