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Hey There Delilah Lyrics

by Plain White T's

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Hey There Delilah Lyrics

Hey there, Delilah, what's it like in New York City? I'm a thousand miles away, but girl, tonight, you look so pretty Yes, you do Times Square can't shine as bright as you I swear it's true Hey there, Delilah, don't you worry about the distance I'm right there if you get lonely, give this song another listen Close your eyes Listen to my voice, it's my disguise I'm by your side Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me, what you do to me Hey there, Delilah, I know times are gettin' hard But just believe me, girl, someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar We'll have it good We'll have the life we knew we would My word is good Hey there, Delilah, I've got so much left to say If every simple song I wrote to you would take your breath away I'd write it all Even more in love with me you'd fall We'd have it all Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me A thousand miles seems pretty far But they've got planes, and trains, and cars I'd walk to you if I had no other way Our friends would all make fun of us And we'll just laugh along because We know that none of them have felt this way Delilah, I can promise you That by the time we get through The world will never ever be the same And you're to blame Hey there, Delilah, you be good, and don't you miss me Two more years and you'll be done with school, and I'll be making history Like I do You'll know it's all because of you We can do whatever we want to Hey there, Delilah, here's to you This one's for you Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me Oh, it's what you do to me, what you do to me Oh, woah, woah Oh, woah, oh Oh

Meaning of Hey There Delilah

“Hey There Delilah” is a heartfelt declaration of young love and unwavering devotion from the Plain White T’s to a distant girl named Delilah. The song expresses a yearning across a thousand miles, using simple imagery like New York City and Times Square to paint a picture of her beauty and the emotional connection they share. Despite the physical distance, the artist assures her he'll always be there for support, offering comfort through music and promising a shared future filled with happiness and dreams – symbolized by writing songs that capture their love. It’s a message of unwavering belief in their bond, acknowledging challenges but ultimately projecting an optimistic vision where they will change the world together. The repeated refrain “Oh, it's what you do to me” emphasizes the profound impact she has on his life, and he vows to make her dreams come true, solidifying a promise of enduring love and commitment.

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