Only For You
Timothy A. Stithem Lyrics
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I can't see anyone but you
Sha bop sha bop
Are the stars out tonight
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I only have eyes for you dear
But I can't see a thing in the sky
I only have eyes for you
I don't know if we're in a garden
Or on a crowded avenue
You are here and so am I
Maybe millions of people go by
But they all disappear from view
And I only have eyes for you
In Timothy A. Stithem's song Only for You, the lyrics "My love must be a kind of blind love, I can't see anyone but you" indicate a strong and intense love that the singer has for someone. The word "blind" denotes that the singer's love is unconditional and all-consuming. They are so deeply in love that their focus is solely on the person they are enamored with, as stated in "I can't see anyone but you."
The next verse, "Are the stars out tonight? I don't know if it's cloudy or bright, I only have eyes for you dear," further underscores the depth of their love. The singer is so entranced by their lover that they are oblivious to everything else in their surroundings. The phrase "sha bop sha bop" adds a playful tone to the song, emphasizing the carefree and joyous nature of being in love.
The final verse, "I don't know if we're in a garden, or on a crowded avenue, you are here and so am I, maybe millions of people go by, but they all disappear from view, and I only have eyes for you" highlights the fact that even in a crowded place, the singer's focus is solely on their lover. While there may be distractions all around them, the singer's love is such that everything else fades away, and their beloved is the only one who matters.
Line by Line Meaning
My love must be a kind of blind love
My love for you is so strong that it blinds me from seeing anyone else.
I can't see anyone but you
My love for you is so exclusive that I am unable to notice anyone else but you.
Sha bop sha bop
This line has no significant meaning and is a common filler in doo-wop songs.
Are the stars out tonight
I am not aware if the stars are visible in the sky tonight.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I am unaware of the weather conditions and do not know if it is cloudy or sunny outside.
I only have eyes for you dear
My attention is solely focused on you, my beloved.
The moon may be high
The moon could be at its zenith.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
I do not observe anything in the sky because my eyes are only for you.
I only have eyes for you
My gaze is dedicated to you without any interruption from any other stimuli.
I don't know if we're in a garden
I am unsure of our current location and I don't know if we are in a natural or urban environment.
Or on a crowded avenue
We might be in a busy street with a lot of people walking by.
You are here and so am I
I am grateful for your companionship and presence right now.
Maybe millions of people go by
Even though there may be countless people passing by, you are the only one that matters to me.
But they all disappear from view
Everyone else seems to fade away from my sight and my thoughts when you are around.
And I only have eyes for you
My undivided attention is yours and I am devoted to you entirely.
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Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
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