The Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Fr… Read Full Bio ↴The Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Francisco in 1951 by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-2012). In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured Joe Morello (1928–2011) on drums, Eugene Wright (1923-2020) on bass, and Paul Desmond (1924-1977) on saxophone. The band remains best-known for their use of odd time signatures, and were a premier group in the cool jazz movement. They produced several standards, including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk.

Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.

Jeepers Creepers
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics

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I don't care what the weatherman says
When the weatherman says it's raining
You'll never hear me complaining
I'm certain the sun will shine

I don't care how the weather vane points
When the weather vane points to gloomy
It's gotta be sunny to me

When your eyes look into mine

Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those eyes?
Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up?
Gosh all, git up, how'd they get that size?

Golly gee, when you turn those heaters on
Woe is me, got to put my cheaters on

Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?

Oh, those weepers, how they hypnotize!
Where'd ya get those eyes?

Overall Meaning

The Dave Brubeck Quartet's song Jeepers Creepers is a playful and lighthearted tune with both happy and curious lyrics. The opening lines describe the singer's positive attitude regardless of what the weather might be like, stating that even if it's raining or gloomy, they're sure that the sun will eventually come out. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for maintaining a positive outlook in life no matter what challenges may come their way.

The chorus shifts the focus to the subject of the singer's affection, asking them where they got their striking and captivating eyes. The playful refrain of "Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?" is catchy and memorable, and the subsequent lines express wonder and admiration for their eyes. The singer even remarks that when the object of their affection turns on the heat, they need to put on their cheaters or glasses in order to properly take in the sight.

Overall, the song celebrates the joys of love and infatuation, as well as the power of positivity and an optimistic mindset. It's a feel-good tune that's sure to get toes tapping and heads bopping.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't care what the weatherman says
I am not concerned with the opinions expressed by the meteorological forecaster.

When the weatherman says it's raining
In cases where the weatherman claims it is precipitation of water that falls from the sky, this is not troubling.

You'll never hear me complaining
I will not express negative view, even in the presence of an unfavorable situation.

I'm certain the sun will shine
I am confident that the atmospheric condition that will occur is one where the sun is brightest.

I don't care how the weather vane points
I am unconcerned about the compass showing the direction from which the wind is blowing.

When the weather vane points to gloomy
In the circumstance where the wind's direction signifies that the weather will be characterized by despondency, this does not bother me.

It's gotta be sunny to me
I expect the state of meteorological condition, especially one with the sun shining or marked by significant heat, to be suitable.

When your eyes look into mine
In cases where your optic nerves make symbolic contact with mine, something special happens in my heart.

Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
Assuming the first part of the line is attributed to the articulation of surprise, then a query has been raised about the origin of the respondents' eyeballs.

Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those eyes?
Assuming the first part of the line is attributed to the articulation of surprise, then a query has been raised about the source of the respondents' ocular organs.

Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up?
This is a focused inquiry regarding the expressiveness of the respondents' eyes, given that they appear to be wide open.

Gosh all, git up, how'd they get that size?
This is also a query about the dimensions of the respondents' pupils, especially in relation to the surrounding tissues of the eye structure.

Golly gee, when you turn those heaters on
These are exclamation praises from the beholder, generated from the effect the respondents' eyes have on him.

Woe is me, got to put my cheaters on
This is an expression of concern about the beholder's visual faculties, in response to the increase in brightness and illuminance generated by the respondents' eyes.

Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
This is another query about the respondents' eyeballs, which appear to be owned by entities separate from their bodies.

Oh, those weepers, how they hypnotize!
This is an acknowledgment of the respondents' eyes' hypnotic effect on the beholder.

Where'd ya get those eyes?
This is repeating the earlier inquiry about the origin of the respondents' ocular organs.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren

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