1 - An Americ… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 bands with the name "Checkmates":
1 - An American R&B group. See Checkmates, Ltd.
2 - A German Band
3 - A Singaporean band from the 1960s, consisting primarily of Benny Chan (lead guitar), Hann Hussein (rhythm guitar), Lawrence Lee (bass guitar) and Amir Samsudin (drums) - among other members who joined and left over the years.
What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For
The Checkmates Lyrics
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If they don't mean what they say
They make me glad, they make me sad
They make me want a lot of things that I never had
You're fooling around with me now
Well you lead me on and then you run away
Well that's all right, I'll get you alone some night
So what do you wanna make those eyes at me for
If they don't mean what they say
What do you wanna make those eyes at me for
If they don't mean what they say
They make me glad, they make me sad
They make me want a lot of things that I never had
You're fooling around with me now
Well you lead me on and then you run away
Well that's all right, I'll get you alone some night
And baby you'll find, you're messing with dynamite
So what do you wanna make those eyes at me for
If they don't mean what they say
If they don't mean what they say (doo wop be dooby dooby)
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Doo wop be dooby dooby doo
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Doo wop be dooby dooby doo, yeah!
The lyrics to The Checkmates's song "Eyes On You Baby" express the frustration of a person dealing with mixed signals from a romantic interest. The opening line, "What do you wanna make those eyes at me for, if they don't mean what they say?" communicates the confusion and doubt felt by the singer. The eyes in question seemingly send contradictory messages, making the singer both glad and sad, desiring things they never had before.
Furthermore, the song suggests that the romantic interest is playing with the singer's feelings. They lead them on, only to run away and leave the singer hanging. However, the singer is willing to play the game and get their revenge, waiting for the chance to be alone with the romantic interest and show them they are "messing with dynamite." The repeated phrase "If they don't mean what they say" underscores the themes of ambiguity and deception throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you wanna make those eyes at me for
Why are you giving me that flirty look?
If they don't mean what they say
If you aren't sincere with me
They make me glad, they make me sad
Your eyes are confusing me, making me feel mixed emotions
They make me want a lot of things that I never had
Your eyes are making me desire things and experiences that I never had
You're fooling around with me now
You're playing games with me at the moment
Well you lead me on and then you run away
You flirt with me and then you disappear
And baby you'll find, you're messing with dynamite
You're playing with fire, and it's going to have consequences
If they don't mean what they say
If your eyes aren't genuine
Doo wop be dooby dooby
Repetitive lyric with no meaning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD E JOHNSON, JAMES V. MONACO, JOSEPH MC CARTHY
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Love this song and the singer. Remember going to see him at Clacton one year in the early days. I've managed to get his autograph and a kiss off of him on the staircase of the back door of the theatre. Lovely memories. I was just looking this up because I wanted to show a picture of him to my friends as we have just been listening to this on my playlist.
@johnflanagan7653
A classic throughout the ages. No doubt about that.
@adrianshelton591
I'd forgotten just how good the songs were in my youth. Great to hear it again
@ediekennedy7699
I love Emile Ford I saw him in Belfast in 1960 it was a fantastic show loved it.I play his songs regularly brings back so many beautiful memories for me when I listen to them awesome👌💖
@davekochanski8756
This was number 1 in England on the day I was born! 19th December 1959 , makes me 64 this year ! 😭😭
@tinzabeenz
LOVE this song. We just had it played at my Dads funeral.
@patriciawarren7556
we played slow boat to China at Mums
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