I Only Have Eyes For You
Warren Lyrics


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My love must be a kind of blind love
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
The moon may be high
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

Overall Meaning

In Warren's song "I Only Have Eyes For You," the singer portrays a deep and all-encompassing love that is so intense, it blinds them to everything else. The opening lines, "My love must be a kind of blind love, I can't see anyone but you," highlight the idea that the singer's affection for their beloved is all-consuming and overrides any other distractions or influences in their life. The repetition of "Sha bop sha bop" adds a nostalgic and dreamy quality to the lyrics, emphasizing the romantic and timeless nature of the love being described.


As the lyrics progress, the focus shifts to the external world, specifically the night sky. The singer wonders about the stars and the weather, but ultimately concludes that it doesn't matter because their attention is solely fixed on their partner. This sentiment is reinforced in the lines, "I don't know if it's cloudy or bright, I only have eyes for you dear," showcasing the singer's unwavering devotion and emotional connection to their significant other.


The imagery of the moon being high in the sky, yet the singer being unable to see anything else, further accentuates the theme of tunnel vision in love. The declaration, "I only have eyes for you," reinforces the idea that the singer's focus is solely on their beloved, to the exclusion of everything and everyone else. This intense concentration on their partner creates a sense of intimacy and exclusivity in the relationship.


The final verses of the song continue to emphasize the singer's singular focus on their partner, even in the midst of a bustling world. The contrast between a garden and a crowded avenue symbolizes the different settings in which love can exist, but ultimately, it is the presence of the beloved that matters most to the singer. The closing lines, "Maybe millions of people go by, but they all disappear from view, and I only have eyes for you," encapsulate the profound sense of connection and commitment that the singer feels towards their significant other, reinforcing the enduring and unshakeable nature of their love.


Line by Line Meaning

My love must be a kind of blind love
My love for you is so strong that it blinds me to anyone else


I can't see anyone but you
You are the only one I see and care about


Sha bop sha bop
A playful and nonsensical expression of affection


Are the stars out tonight
I am so focused on you that I don't even notice the stars or anything else in the sky


I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I am completely absorbed in my feelings for you, not concerned with the weather or surroundings


I only have eyes for you dear
My attention and love are solely directed towards you


The moon may be high
Even though the moon is in the sky above, my focus remains solely on you


But I can't see a thing in the sky
My thoughts and gaze are fixed on you, not the moon or stars


I don't know if we're in a garden
I am so captivated by you that I am unaware of our surroundings


Or on a crowded avenue
I am unconcerned with our location, as long as I am with you


You are here and so am I
We are together in this moment, and that's all that matters to me


Maybe millions of people go by
Even though many people are around us, my focus is solely on you


But they all disappear from view
Despite the crowd, I only have eyes for you


And I only have eyes for you
My attention, love, and focus are dedicated solely to you




Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren

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