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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, DelilahWhat's it like in New York city?I'm a thousand miles awayBut, girl, tonight you look so prettyYes, you doTime square can't shine as bright as youI swear, it's trueHey there, DelilahDon't you worry about the distanceI'm right there if you get lonelyGive this song another listenClose your eyesListen to my voice, it's my disguiseI'm by your sideOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meWhat you do to meHey there, DelilahI know times are gettin' hardBut just believe me, girlSomeday I'll pay the bills with this guitarWe'll have it goodWe'll have the life we knew we wouldMy word is goodHey there, DelilahI've got so much left to sayIf every simple song I wrote to youWould take your breath awayI'd write it allEven more in love with me you'd fallWe'd have it allOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meA thousand miles seems pretty farBut they've got planes and trains and carsI'd walk to you if I had no other wayOur friends would all make fun of usAnd we'll just laugh along because we knowThat none of them have felt this wayDelilah, I can promise youThat by the time we get throughThe world will never ever be the sameAnd you're to blameHey there, DelilahYou be good, and don't you miss meTwo more years and you'll be done with schoolAnd I'll be makin' history like I doYou'll know it's all because of youWe can do whatever we want toHey there, Delilah, here's to youThis ones for youOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meOh, it's what you do to meWhat you do to meOh, whoa, whoa Oh whoa, ohOh, 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 basem*nts, clubs, and bars in its early years, and underwent numerous personnel changes. more »
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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 FactsThe 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 RecognitionThe 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 FeaturesThe 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 ReferencesThe song became so popular that it was referenced in many TV shows including "Orange Is the New Black" and "Family Guy." |
SentimentsDespite 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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