The protagonist is infatuated with his romantic partner, whom he refers to as “starry eyes”. He longs to be closer to her and wonders what he can do to capture her attention. He dreams of being alone with her in the darkness, and hopes that his love will be forever reciprocated.
[Chorus]
Starry eyes
How can I get to you, my true little
Starry eyes?
What can I say or do for you, my little
Starry eyes?
Starry eyes forever
Shall be mine
Starry eyes
What can I say to make you listen?
Starry eyes
What can I do for your attention?
Starry eyes
Starry eyes forever
Shall be mine
[Verse]
When I'm alone, I hear and feel you
Wish that I could reach right out and touch you
But knowing you're the one to greet me, and meet me
Two alone in the dark, may it be
[Chorus]
Starry eyes
The sparks will fall on me
Starry eyes
Won't you listen that I'm here being
For you, starry eyes?
Starry eyes forever
Shall be mine
[Outro]
Starry eyes forever
Shall be mine
Starry Eyes was written by Roky Erickson.
Starry Eyes was produced by Greg Gonzalez.
Cigarettes After Sex released Starry Eyes on Sat Jul 21 2012.