Come On Eileen is a 1982 classic hit by British band Dexys Midnight Runners, written by Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson and Billy Adams. The song was part of their album Too-Rye-Ay and immediately became a success, topping the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
Come On Eileen is a blend of folk, pop and Celtic sounds that describes a passionate young love affair added with nostalgia, thinking about childhood and growing-up days. Due to its catchy chorus and high-energy melody, Come On Eileen continues to be one of music’s most beloved singles.
Come On Eileen Lyrics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Come On Eileen |
| Artist | Dexys Midnight Runners |
| Album | Too-Rye-Ay (1982) |
| Songwriters | Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Billy Adams |
| Producer | Clive Langer, Alan Winstanley |
| Release Date | June 1982 |
| Genre | New Wave, Folk Rock, Celtic Pop |
| Length | 4:12 minutes |
| Label | Mercury Records |
| Chart Performance | No. 1 in the UK, US, and multiple countries |
| Notable Covers & Uses | Featured in films, commercials, and covered by various artists |
| Themes | Love, Youth, Nostalgia, Passion |
| Cultural Impact | One of the greatest one-hit wonders, still popular at parties and sporting events |
Come On Eileen Lyrics
Come on, Eileen
Come on, Eileen
Poor old Johnnie Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
Moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers cried
Sang along, who’d blame them?
You’re grown (You’re grown up)
So grown (So grown up)
Now I must say more than ever (Come on, Eileen)
Toora, loora, toora, loo-rye-aye
And we can sing just like our fathers
Come on, Eileen
Oh, I swear (Well, he means)
At this moment
You mean everything
You in that dress
My thoughts, I confess
Verge on dirty
Oh, come on, Eileen
Come on, Eileen
These people ’round here
Were beaten down, eyes sunk in smoke-dried face
They’re resigned to what their fate is
But no, not us (No, never.)
No, not us (No, never.)
We are far too young and clever (Remember)
Toora, loora, toora, loo-rye-aye
Eileen, I’ll hum this tune forever
Come on, Eileen
Oh, I swear (Well, he means)
Ah, come on, let’s
Take off everything
That pretty red dress
Eileen (Tell him yes)
Ah, come on, let’s
Ah, come on, Eileen
That pretty red dress
Eileen (Tell him yes)
Ah, come on, let’s
Ah, come on, Eileen
Please
(Come on, Eileen, ta-loo-rye-aye)
(Come on, Eileen, ta-loo-rye-aye)
Now you are grown, now you have shown (Toora, toora, ta-loora)
Oh, Eileen, said
Come on, Eileen (You’ve grown)
(Come on, Eileen, ta-loo-rye-aye)
These things, they are real and I know (So grown)
(Come on, Eileen, ta-loo-rye-aye)
How you feel
Now I must say more than ever (Toora, toora, ta-loora)
Things ’round here have changed, I said
Toora, loora, toora, loo-rye-aye
(Come on, Eileen, ta-loo-rye-aye)
(Come on, Eileen, ta-loo-rye-aye)
(Toora, toora, ta-loora)
Come on, Eileen
Oh, I swear (Well, he means)
At this moment
You mean everything
You in that dress
My thoughts, I confess
Verge on dirty
Ah, come on, Eileen
Come on, Eileen
Oh, I swear (Well, he means)
At this moment
You mean everything
In that dress
Oh, my thoughts, I confess
Well, they’re dirty
Come on, Eileen
Come on, Eileen
Woah (Well, he means)
Oh-ho-ho-ho
Ah, come on, ah, come on, ah, come on (Everything)
In that dress
Woah (I confess)
Oh, believe me, if all those endearing young charms
That I gaze on so fondly today
Were to suddenly leave you or fly in the night
Just like fairy gifts gone in the sky
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