Come on Eileen
Dexys Midnight Runners
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Poor old Johnny Ray sounded sad upon the radio He moved a million hearts in mono Our mothers cried And sang along who'd blame them? You've grown, so grown Now I must say more than ever (Come on Eileen) Toora Loora Toora Loo-Rye Aye And we can sing just like our fathers Come on Eileen, I swear (well he means) At this moment, you mean everything You in that dress, my thoughts I confess Verge on dirty Ah come on Eileen These people round here, wear beaten down eyes Sunk in smoke dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever (Remember) Toora Loora Toora Loo-Rye-Aye Eileen I'll hum this tune forever Come on Eileen, I swear, well he means Ah come on let's, take off everything Pretty red dress Eileen (Tell him yes) Ah come on let's, ah come on Eileen Pretty red dress Eileen (Tell him yes) Ah come on let's, ah come on Eileen, please Come on, Eileen taloo-rye-aye Come on, Eileen taloo-rye-aye (Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh, Eileen) Said come on, Eileen taloo-rye-aye You've grown So grown (Show, how you feel) Now I must say more than ever Things 'round here have changed I said too-ra-loo-ra-too-ra-loo-rye-aye Come on Eileen, I swear (well he means) At this moment, you mean everything You in that dress, my thoughts I confess Verge on dirty Ah come on Eileen Come on Eileen, I swear (well he means) At this moment, you mean everything You in that dress, my thoughts I confess Well, they're dirty Come on Eileen, well he means
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: James Paterson, Kevin Rowland, Kevin Adams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Chart Success"Come On Eileen" was a major hit for Dexys Midnight Runners, topping the charts in both the UK and the US in 1982.
|
Genre BlendThe song integrates elements from folk music and pop, with an infectious blend of fiddle and saxophone taking center stage.
|
InspirationKevin Rowland, the band's lead vocalist, disclosed that the lyrics were inspired by a childhood friend named Eileen.
|
Grammy NominationIn 1983, "Come On Eileen" received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
|
One Hit WonderDespite the immense success of "Come On Eileen", Dexys Midnight Runners is perceived as a one-hit-wonder band in the United States, as none of their other songs achieved similar recognition.
|
Famous Opening PhraseThe song starts with an iconic line in the form of a gripe: "Poor old Johnny Ray." Ray was a popular singer in the 1950s, known for his raw, emotional delivery.
|
Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Come On Eileen" is notable for its depiction of the band members in raggedy, old-fashioned clothing, which became a trademark look for the group.
|
Cover VersionsSince its release, "Come On Eileen" has been covered by a number of artists in different genres, including ska punk band Save Ferris and country singer Thomas Rhett.
|
Pop Culture IconThe song has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and advertisements, most notably in the film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
|
Q Best British SongIn 2005, "Come On Eileen" was voted as the Best British Song by the readers of Q magazine, beating out contenders such as "Imagine" by John Lennon and "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
|
Indecipherable LyricsMuch of the song's lyrics have been debated due to the singing style of Kevin Rowland, which made some of the words difficult to comprehend.
|
Triple TributeThe song pays tribute to three pop icons - Johnnie Ray, Lee Marvin, and Van Morrison, mentioned explicitly in the lyrics.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Come on Eileen Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/15859527/Dexys+Midnight+Runners/Come+on+Eileen>.
Discuss the Come on Eileen Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In