Jeepers Creepers
Al Donohue & Paula Kelly Lyrics
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jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those eyes?
Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up,
gosh all, git up, how'd they get that size?
Golly gee! When you turn those heaters on
woe is me, got to put my cheaters on.
Jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
Oh, those weepers, how they hypnotize!
The song "Jeepers Creepers" by Al Donohue and Paula Kelly is a fun, catchy tune that plays with the idea of being struck by someone's eyes. The lyrics begin by asking "Jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?" which sets up the rest of the song to be focused on the eyes of the person being described. The repeated question of where the eyes came from reinforces the idea that they are striking and stand out in some way.
As the song continues, the lyrics play with different phrases that emphasize the brightness and intensity of the eyes - "Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up" and "Golly gee! When you turn those heaters on, woe is me, got to put my cheaters on." These phrases evoke a sense of being overwhelmed by the eyes and needing to shield oneself from their brightness.
In the end, the lyrics end on a playful note, with the singer asking "where'd ya get those peepers? Oh, those weepers, how they hypnotize!" This final line adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the song, suggesting that the eyes are not only striking but also have some sort of hypnotic power.
Overall, "Jeepers Creepers" is a lighthearted, playful song that celebrates the power of striking eyes and the effect they can have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those peepers,
The singer is asking where the person got their unique eyes from.
jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those eyes?
The singer repeats their question, asking where the person got their eyes.
Gosh all, git up, how'd they get so lit up,
The singer is amazed by how bright and lively the person's eyes are and asks how they became that way.
gosh all, git up, how'd they get that size?
The artist is surprised by the large size of the person's eyes and asks how they got that way.
Golly gee! When you turn those heaters on
The artist is stunned by the attractiveness of the person's eyes and makes a remark about their reaction to them.
woe is me, got to put my cheaters on.
The singer is saying that they need to put on glasses to see better, as the brightness of the person's eyes is too strong for them.
Jeepers, creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?
The singer repeats their question, still curious about the person's eyes.
Oh, those weepers, how they hypnotize!
The artist is now charmed by the person's eyes and describes them as hypnotizing.
Where'd ya get those eyes?
The artist repeats their question one last time, still curious and under the spell of the person's eyes.
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lexiesisneros
this is hands down my favorite version of this song
@RoryVanucchi
great arrangement and vocal
@whtxombi4955
I can't listen to this song without thinking of the last scene from the movie. Still creeps me out.
@sixscorpion8169
Ahh good times
@limeberry7
fave
@RoryVanucchi
It's a classic..Louis song but this a lively
@jamircox8458
This is actually the the song that Daffy Duck danced to in Show Biz Bugs if you put it in 2x speed you can hear it
@endo8568
jeepers creepers where’d you get those eyes...
@eliseolopez2790
Paula sounds like Debbie
@eliseolopez2790
Are you sure it's not Debbie Reynolds.