About the song
Introducing “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes, a captivating hit that took the music world by storm upon its release in 1981. Written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, this song showcases Carnes’ raspy vocals and distinctive sound.
“Bette Davis Eyes” is featured on Kim Carnes’ album “Mistaken Identity,” which served as her breakthrough record. The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and earning Carnes a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Upon its release, “Bette Davis Eyes” quickly climbed the charts, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remaining there for nine consecutive weeks. Its unique blend of rock, pop, and new wave elements, combined with Carnes’ emotive delivery, captivated audiences and solidified the song as a classic of the 1980s.
The song’s lyrics, which pay homage to the legendary actress Bette Davis, struck a chord with listeners, while its infectious melody and catchy hooks made it an instant favorite on radio stations around the world.
Decades later, “Bette Davis Eyes” remains an iconic song in Kim Carnes’ repertoire and in the history of popular music. Its timeless appeal and enduring popularity continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, cementing its status as a true classic. So, whether you’re reliving the glory days of the 1980s or discovering this gem for the first time, “Bette Davis Eyes” is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Lyrics
Her hair is Harlow gold
Her lips a sweet surprise
Her hands are never cold
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll turn her music on you
You won’t have to think twice
She’s pure as New York snow
She got Bette Davis eyes
And she’ll tease you, she’ll unease you
All the better just to please you
She’s precocious, and she knows just what it
Takes to make a pro blush
She got Greta Garbo’s standoff sighs, she’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll let you take her home
It whets her appetite
She’ll lay you on a throne
She got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll take a tumble on you
Roll you like you were dice
Until you come out blue
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll expose you, when she snows you
Offer feed with the crumbs she throws you
She’s ferocious and she knows just what it
Takes to make a pro blush
All the boys think she’s a spy, she’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll tease you, she’ll unease you
All the better just to please you
She’s precocious, and she knows just what it
Takes to make a pro blush
All the boys think she’s a spy, she’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll tease you
She’ll unease you
Just to please you
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll expose you
When she snows you
‘Cause she knows you, she’s got Bette Davis Eyes
She’ll tease you