Hey There Delilah
Tyga Ft. Plain White T's Lyrics

Hey there, Delilah
The singer greets Delilah.

What's it like in New York city?
The singer wants to know how Delilah is doing in New York City.

I'm a thousand miles away
The singer is far from Delilah.

But, girl, tonight you look so pretty
The artist thinks Delilah looks beautiful.

Yes, you do
The artist confirms that Delilah looks pretty.

Time square can't shine as bright as you
The singer thinks Delilah shines brighter than the lights in Times Square.

I swear, it's true
The singer asserts that Delilah is truly beautiful.

Don't you worry about the distance
The artist reassures Delilah that distance is not a concern.

I'm right there if you get lonely
The artist promises to be there for Delilah if she ever feels lonely.

Give this song another listen
The artist asks Delilah to listen to the song again.

Close your eyes
The singer suggests that Delilah close her eyes.

Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
The artist's voice in the song represents a version of himself that he wants Delilah to hear.

I'm by your side
The singer is emotionally supporting Delilah even though they are physically apart.

Oh, it's what you do to me
Delilah has a powerful effect on the singer.

I know times are gettin' hard
The singer acknowledges that times may be tough for Delilah in New York City.

But just believe me, girl
The artist wants Delilah to trust him.

Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
The artist hopes to become successful in music and financially support Delilah one day.

We'll have it good
The singer believes that they will have a good life together.

We'll have the life we knew we would
The singer is confident that they will fulfill their dreams and have a happy life together.

My word is good
The artist promises that his words hold weight.

I've got so much left to say
The artist has more he wants to express to Delilah.

If every simple song I wrote to you
The artist has written multiple songs for Delilah.

Would take your breath away
The singer believes that Delilah would be moved by his songs.

I'd write it all
The artist would continue to write songs for Delilah.

Even more in love with me you'd fall
The singer believes that Delilah will become more in love with him as he writes more songs for her.

We'd have it all
The singer believes that they will have everything they want in life if they are together.

A thousand miles seems pretty far
The singer admits that the distance between them is far.

But they've got planes and trains and cars
The artist explains that there are various modes of transportation to travel the distance between them.

I'd walk to you if I had no other way
The artist would walk to Delilah if necessary.

Our friends would all make fun of us
The singer acknowledges that their friends might tease them.

And we'll just laugh along because we know
The singer and Delilah will laugh with their friends because they know their love for each other is strong.

That none of them have felt this way
The artist believes that their love is unique and their friends haven't experienced it.

Delilah, I can promise you
The artist makes a promise to Delilah.

That by the time we get through
The artist believes that they will have a bright future.

The world will never ever be the same
The singer believes that their love will change the world.

And you're to blame
The artist playfully blames Delilah for the effect she has on him.

You be good, and don't you miss me
The singer wants Delilah to stay well and not miss him too much.

Two more years and you'll be done with school
Delilah has two more years of school left to complete.

And I'll be makin' history like I do
The singer believes that he will become famous and make history through his music.

You'll know it's all because of you
The artist credits Delilah for his success.

We can do whatever we want to
The artist believes that they can achieve anything together.

Hey there, Delilah, here's to you
The singer raises a figurative glass to Delilah.

This ones for you
The song is dedicated to Delilah.