Jeepers Creepers
The Dells 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 first two sections of the song set up a contrast between what the weatherman says and what the singer feels. The weatherman predicts rain and gloom, but the singer remains optimistic and certain that the sun will shine. This optimistic attitude is born out of the fact that the singer is in love with someone, and when that person looks into their eyes, the world lights up. This feeling transcends any external circumstances and makes the singer feel invincible.


The second half of the song is an ode to the object of the singer's affections. The phrase "Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?" is a playful expression of admiration for the person's eyes, and the singer marvels at how bright and captivating they are. The lyrics "Golly gee, when you turn those heaters on, Woe is me, got to put my cheaters on" further emphasize how the singer is blindsided and overwhelmed by the person's beauty. The phrase "those weepers, how they hypnotize" speaks to the emotional resonance that the singer's eyes have on others.


Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of love and the transformative effect it can have on the way we see the world. The singer is captivated by the person they are in love with and can't help but be swept up in their allure.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't care what the weatherman says
The opinion of the weatherman does not matter to me.


When the weatherman says it's raining
Even if the weatherman says it's raining, I am not bothered.


You'll never hear me complaining
I will not express my displeasure towards chaotic weather.


I'm certain the sun will shine
I am sure that the sun will come out eventually.


I don't care how the weather vane points
I am not interested in the direction of the weather vane.


When the weather vane points to gloomy
Even if the weather vane shows gloomy weather conditions, I do not care.


It's gotta be sunny to me
I only recognize sunny weather.


When your eyes look into mine
Only when I look into your eyes does what's around me start to matter.


Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
The singer is inquiring about where the person got their compelling eyes.


Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those eyes?
The singer asks where someone obtained such gorgeous eyes.


Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up?
The singer and the listener are taken aback by how bright the eyes are.


Gosh all, git up, how'd they get that size?
The singer and the listener are perplexed by how vast the eyes are.


Golly gee, when you turn those heaters on
The singer is impressed when the listeners' attractive eyes illuminate.


Woe is me, got to put my cheaters on
The singer must put on his glasses in order to see properly.


Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
The listeners' captivating eyes continue to astound the singer.


Oh, those weepers, how they hypnotize!
The listeners' beautiful eyes have a mesmerizing effect.


Where'd ya get those eyes?
The singer is still taken aback by the listeners' attractive eyes.




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

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