The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Vee Bobby Lyrics


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They say that you're a runaround lover
Though you say it isn't so
But if you put me down for another
I'll know, believe me, I'll know

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

You say that you're at home when you phone me
And how much you really care
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
I'll know if someone is there

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

One of these days you're gonna be sorry
'cause your game I'm gonna play
And you'll find out without really tryin'
Each time that my kisses stray

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And no matter what I do
I could never disguise all my little white lies
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes





So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" by Vee Bobby is about a man who suspects that his lover is cheating on him. Despite her assurances that she is faithful, he warns her that he is aware of her deception because the night has a thousand eyes. This phrase refers to the idea that there are countless people, possibly even supernatural forces, watching their every move and revealing their secrets.


The lyrics convey the singer's feeling of mistrust and betrayal. He tries to believe his lover's words, but he cannot shake off his suspicion that she is unfaithful to him. He warns her that if she puts him down for another, he will know, and he will take his revenge by cheating on her too. He asserts that he cannot hide his own deceptions, no matter how hard he tries, because the night has a thousand eyes.


The song's message is that trust and honesty are essential in any relationship. If one partner deceives the other, they will eventually be found out. The night, which symbolizes the watchful eyes of the world and the supernatural, holds a mirror to our actions, exposing our true selves.


Line by Line Meaning

They say that you're a runaround lover
People talk about you being unfaithful


Though you say it isn't so
But you deny it


But if you put me down for another
If you cheat on me


I'll know, believe me, I'll know
I'll find out for sure


'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because there are always people watching and observing you at night


And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
And they will see if you are faithful or not


So remember when you tell those little white lies
Therefore, be careful when you lie to me


You say that you're at home when you phone me
You claim that you are at home when you talk to me over the phone


And how much you really care
And that you care about me deeply


Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
But you always say that you are alone


I'll know if someone is there
I'll know if someone else is with you


'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because people can see and observe you at night


And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
And they will see if you are truthful to me


So remember when you tell those little white lies
Therefore, be careful when you lie to me


One of these days you're gonna be sorry
One day you will regret your actions


'Cause your game I'm gonna play
Because I will take revenge by cheating on you too


And you'll find out without really tryin'
You'll find out about my infidelity without even trying


Each time that my kisses stray
Whenever I'm unfaithful


'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because people can see and observe me being unfaithful at night


And a thousand eyes will see me too
And they will also see me being unfaithful


And no matter what I do
And I won't be able to hide my infidelity


I could never disguise all my little white lies
I won't be able to hide my lies


'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because people can see and observe everything at night


So remember when you tell those little white lies
Therefore, be careful when you lie to me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY WAYNE, BENJAMIN WEISMAN, MARILYN GARRETT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

jemmatg

They say that you're a runaround lover
Though you say it isn't so
But if you put me down for another
I'll know, believe me, I'll know
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes
You say that you're at home when you phone me
And how much you really care
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
I'll know if someone is there
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes
One of these days you're gonna be sorry
Cause your game I'm gonna play
And you'll find out without really tryin'
Each time that my kisses stray
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And no matter what I do
I could never disguise all my little white lies
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes



All comments from YouTube:

Bob Lawson

My husband and I are in the entertainment business. We had the opportunity to see Bobby Vee live at the Florida State Fair about 15 years before he died. His voice was still amazing and I don't think I ever saw a performer so thrilled to be singing. You could tell that he was enjoying the fact that his fans loved him and he just bubbled with pride. God Bless you Bobby Vee the heavens are now brighter and full of music.

Tony Italia

That would have been awesome seeing him live.

Joe Kavanagh

I was always hoping he would come to perform in Ireland but he never did.

jennifur sun

same thing for me when I saw the late Rick Nelson

jazluvr99

I'm loving these comments and shared memories of this great artist from a bygone era. Thank you for posting your thoughts and sentiments. Just out of curiosity, anybody know who the other performers are in this video? I'm wondering if any of them went on to become (semi-) famous themselves...

TinCat

@jazluvr99 In 1963 I wore this 45 record out and the other side was Stayin in, I loved that also.

Chris Carlin

Loved this song. I always had my radio on me ! I love Bobby Vee. Rest In peace. 🙏❤️

Jim Barber III

Rest in Peace Bobby and thank you so much for the great music.

Larry Johnson

Amen 🙏

Marilyn E. Jess

One of the hallmarks of great music is that it still sounds fresh, years later. Bobby Vee started young, and amazed us, with that voice!

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