I Only Have Eyes for You
Sole Focus: Devotion in Harry Connick, Jr.'s Melody
Lyrics
Are the stars out tonight?
Expressing curiosity about the presence of stars in the night sky.
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
Uncertainty about the weather conditions, whether it's cloudy or clear.
'cause I only have eyes for you, dear
Declaring exclusive focus and affection towards a significant other.
The moon may be high
Acknowledging the possibility of a high moon but emphasizing the central focus on the beloved.
But I can't see a thing in the sky
Despite the moon's brightness, the speaker cannot see anything else in the sky due to their devotion.
'cause I only have eyes for you.
Reiterating the singular focus on the romantic partner, emphasizing exclusivity.
I don't know if we're in a garden
Expressing uncertainty about the surroundings, whether in a garden or on a busy street.
Or on a crowded avenue
Questioning the environment, emphasizing the exclusivity of the connection despite external distractions.
You are here, so am I
Acknowledging the presence of both the speaker and the beloved in the same location.
Maybe millions of people go by
Recognizing the multitude of people passing by, suggesting the insignificance of others in comparison.
But they all disappear from view
Highlighting the disappearance of others from the speaker's attention, reinforcing exclusive focus.
Cause I only have eyes for you
Reaffirming the central theme of having eyes only for the beloved.
I don't know if we're in a garden
Repeating the uncertainty about the surroundings, reinforcing the theme of exclusive love.
Or on a crowded avenue
Restating the question about the environment, underscoring the singular focus on the romantic partner.
You are here, so am I
Acknowledging the simultaneous presence of the speaker and the beloved in the same place.
Maybe millions of people go by
Reiterating the passing of numerous people without affecting the speaker's exclusive attention.
But they all disappear from view
Emphasizing the disappearance of others from the speaker's focus, maintaining the theme of exclusivity.
Cause I only have eyes for you
Concluding with a strong affirmation of having eyes only for the beloved.
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