Private Eyes
John Oates, Daryl Hall, Daryl Hall & John Oates
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I see you, you see me Watch you blowin' the lines When you're making a scene Oh girl, you've got to know What my head overlooks The senses will show to my heart When it's watching for lies You can't escape my Private eyes They're watching you They see your every move Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you watching You watching you watching you You play with words you play with love You can twist it around baby that ain't enough 'Cause girl I'm gonna know If you're letting me in or letting me go Don't lie when you're hurting inside 'Cause you can't escape my Private eyes They're watching you They see your every move Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you watching You watching you watching you Why you try to put up a front for me I'm a spy but on your side you see Slip on, into any disguise I'll still know you Look into my Private eyes They're watching you They see your every move Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you They see your every move Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you They see your every move Private eyes They're watching you Private eyes They're watching you
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Written by: Sara Allen, Janna M. Allen, Daryl Hall, Warren Pash
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Private Eyes" is a song by American pop music duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. The song was written by Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen, and Janna Allen.
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Chart PerformanceThe song, released in 1981, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States - a position it held for two weeks.
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Album Performance"Private Eyes" was the lead single and title track from their tenth studio album. The album itself peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Recording & ProductionThe song was produced by Daryl Hall & John Oates along with their regular collaborator, Neil Kernon.
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Lyrics & ThemeThe lyrics of "Private Eyes" revolve around the theme of a man who is skeptic and uncertain about his romantic partner's loyalty and hence, transforms into a 'private eye' to watch each move she makes.
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Genre & StyleDrawing influences from rock, R&B, and pop, the song carries Hall and Oates' signature pop-rock style, featuring a catchy refrain and harmonies.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Private Eyes" is noted for its gimmicky, slapstick comedy style. Both Daryl Hall and John Oates appear as detectives in the video, in line with the song's theme.
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Legacy & RecognitionIn addition to its commercial success, "Private Eyes" has been recognized by various music publications as one of the best songs of the 1980s and one of the duo's most iconic hits.
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John Oates’ PerspectiveJohn Oates has stated that the recording of "Private Eyes" demonstrated the band's ability to create a more rock and roll atmosphere in their music, reflecting their abilities to evolve and experiment.
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Awards & NominationsThough the song did not win any significant awards at the time, its influence and popularity led it to be inducted into the BMI Millionaire's Club, indicating that it has been played over a million times on U.S. radio.
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