Invoking the Golden Age of Hollywood in both lyrics and sound, “Here’s Looking at You” is what band member Chris Stein calls “the result of an affinity for big band and jazz”(Against the Odds 103).
In the song, Harry pulls into the Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” archetype, where she...
[Intro]
As I sit staring into this liquid amber, ripples move out to the edge of the glass
Is that really your reflection in there?
I just want to jump into the warm depths and be there with you, one more time!
Oh, alright
Hit it boys
[Verse 1]
My initials sprayed across a pavement
Cut into your private interview
Talk to me now, step into my room
We'll have a word or two
If I ever had a million dollars
And if I didn't give it all to you
Would you lose interest, show me indifference?
Foot in another shoe?
[Verse 2]
Not very high heels
Not wearing sneakers too
A magazine ad, a printed canvas
A basic new shade blue suede shoe
Thought I'd like to have a little party
Thought I'd like to have a little do
Sure I stopped drinking but for the moment
Honey, here's looking at you
[Verse 3]
I'll stop my drinking, give you my promise true
Clean out the closet, be existential
And cast a vote for the president too
But for the action of the moment
Nothing does what it ought to do
Instant depression, I learned my lesson
Nothing that I'd rather do
Come on over my place, can't see him sideways
Honey, here's looking at you
Here’s Looking at You was written by Chris Stein & Debbie Harry.
Here’s Looking at You was produced by Mike Chapman.