Lyrics of
Bette Davis Eyes

Bette Davis Eyes was composed by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon in 1974. It became a major hit in 1981 when performed by Kim Carnes. The inspiration behind the song came from the iconic eyes of Bette Davis, a renowned American actress known for her intense acting and screen presence. The song originally had a softer melody but was given a new arrangement with Carnes recording, turning it into a global hit. Bette Davis, the actress, expressed he ... r appreciation for the song, saying she was flattered by the homage. See more [+]

Her hair is Harlowe gold, her lips a sweet surprise
Her hands are never cold, she's got Bette Davis eyes
She'll turn the music on you
You won't have to think twice
She's pure as New York snow, she's 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's got Greta Garbo's standoff sighs
She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll let you take her home, you whet her appetite
She'll lay you on her throne, she's got Bette Davis eyes
She'll take a tumble on you
Roll you like you were dice,
Until you come up blue, she's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll expose you, when she snows you
Off your feet 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
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
All the boys think she's a spy
She's got Bette Davis eyes
And 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,
And she knows you, she's got Bette Davis eyes