Come On Eileen
The Midnight --- Lyrics

Poor old Johnny Ray sounded sad upon the radio
The singer notes the sadness heard in the voice of artist Johnny Ray on the radio.

He moved a million hearts in mono
The singer notes the impact Johnny Ray had on listeners, whose hearts were captured by his music.

Our mothers cried
The singer notes the emotional response of mothers to Johnny Ray's music.

And sang along who'd blame them?
The singer acknowledges the universal appeal of Johnny Ray's music that made mothers feel compelled to sing along.

You've grown, so grown
The singer remarks on Eileen's growth and maturity.

Now I must say more than ever
The singer suggests that because Eileen has grown up, he must express his feelings more openly and honestly.

(Come on Eileen) Toora Loora Toora Loo-Rye Aye
The singer uses a catchy refrain to encourage Eileen to let loose and enjoy the moment.

And we can sing just like our fathers
The singer notes the generational connection between himself and his father, who also enjoyed singing and dancing to music.

Come on Eileen, I swear (well he means)
The singer urges Eileen to join him with utmost sincerity and commitment.

At this moment, you mean everything
The singer emphasizes how significant the current moment with Eileen is to him.

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess
The singer expresses how Eileen's presence in the dress causes him to have impure thoughts.

Verge on dirty
The singer admits that his thoughts about Eileen are not entirely pure and are suggestive.

Ah come on Eileen
The singer repeats his invitation for Eileen to let loose and enjoy the moment.

These people round here, wear beaten down eyes
The singer notes the general atmosphere of the place, where people seem hopeless and dejected.

Sunk in smoke dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is
The singer describes how the people's faces have been impacted by smoking, and how they seem resigned to their bleak fate.

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever
The singer asserts that he and Eileen are different from the rest of the people around them, as they are young and clever, with bright futures ahead of them.

(Remember) Toora Loora Toora Loo-Rye-Aye
The singer repeats his catchy refrain to remind Eileen of the invitation to enjoy the moment.

Eileen I'll hum this tune forever
The singer expresses how significant the moment with Eileen is to him by promising to remember it forever.

Ah come on let's, take off everything
The singer encourages Eileen to take off her clothes to make the moment more exciting and memorable.

Pretty red dress Eileen (Tell him yes)
The singer compliments Eileen's dress and urges her to take it off.

Come on, Eileen taloo-rye-aye
The singer repeats his catchy refrain, encouraging Eileen to let loose and have fun.

(Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh, Eileen)
The singer remarks on Eileen's transformation and growth into a more adult version of herself.

Said come on, Eileen taloo-rye-aye
The singer repeats his encouragement to Eileen to let loose and have fun.

You've grown
The singer repeats the observation he made earlier about Eileen's growth and maturity.

So grown (Show, how you feel)
The singer repeats his observation of Eileen's maturity and encourages her to show her true feelings.

Things 'round here have changed
The singer notes a change in the environment or atmosphere around them.

I said too-ra-loo-ra-too-ra-loo-rye-aye
The singer repeats his catchy refrain one last time.

Well they're dirty
The singer admits his thoughts about Eileen's dress and thoughts are impure and suggestive.