Hey There Delilah

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About Hey There Delilah

"Hey There Delilah" is a song by American rock band Plain White T's. It was released in May 2006 as the third single from their third studio album All That We Needed. It received radio play over the following year and eventually reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2007. The song has received immense popularity since its release and has been featured in television shows such as Journeyman, I Love the New Millennium, Orange Is the New Black, and Family Guy.


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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
Time 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 makin' 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 ones 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, whoa, whoa 
Oh whoa, oh
Oh, oh

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Plain White T's

Plain White T's (read as "plain white tees") is an American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1997 by high school friends Tom Higgenson and Ken Fletcher, the group had a mostly underground following in Chicago basements, clubs, and bars in its early years, and underwent numerous personnel changes. more »

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Written by: Tom Higgenson

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9 facts about this song

Foundation Information
"Hey There Delilah" is a song written and performed by American rock band Plain White T's. - The song was released in May 2006 as the third single from their third studio album, "All That We Needed."
Inspirational Facts
The song was inspired by a real-life person named Delilah DiCrescenzo. - Delilah DiCrescenzo was a distance runner who met the lead singer, Tom Higgenson, at a party. He promised to write a song for her.
Success Metrics
"Hey There Delilah" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2007. - It became Plain White T's most successful song to date.
Awards and Recognition
The track was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal but did not manage to bag any.
Musical Features
The song is noted for its bare-bones production, featuring just a solo acoustic guitar and vocals.
New Inventions
"Hey There Delilah" was subsequently leveraged by Plain White T’s into a “romantic, comedic, serialized, scripted” TV or digital series about a long-distance relationship.
Pop Culture References
The song became so popular that it was referenced in many TV shows including "Orange Is the New Black" and "Family Guy."
Sentiments
Despite years having passed since its release, it still holds sentimental value to many listeners for its sweet, emotional lyrics about long-distance love.
Global Success
"Hey There Delilah" was not only a hit in the United States, but also reached top ten in other countries like Canada, Australia, and the UK.

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