It is likely that the lyrics of the song were intended to have a double meaning. The most obvious is about a seductive woman, and this was probably intended to disguise the deeper meaning, which was probably the use of methamphetamine. In at least some of Kim Carnes vocals of that song it sounds like she is saying "Bette Davis ice." A common nickname for crystal meth is "ice." The drug has been in use since before WWII, but presumably it began to be referred to by this nickname sometime in the 1970s. Betty Davis Eyes was recorded in 1981. Some of the song lyrics imply characteristics of methamphetamine or symptoms related to its use:
Her hair is Harlow gold -- some varieties of meth are yellow
Her hands are never cold -- hyperthermia, an elevated body temperature
You won't have to think twice -- alertness and increased concentration
She's pure as New York snow -- a comparison to cocaine
She'll unease you -- a strong psychoactive stimulant.
She's precocious -- premature aging, increased libido.
She knows just what it takes to make a pro blush -- flushing, red in the face
She got Greta Garbo's stand-off sighs -- hubris, extreme haughtiness or arrogance
It whets her appetite -- decreased appetite
Until you come up blue -- overdose can cause blue lips
She's ferocious -- aggressive behavior
All the boys think she's a spy -- can cause paranoia
She liked it! Bette Davis thanked Kim Carnes, who popularized the song, and Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, who wrote it, saying that she appreciated them "making her a part of modern times."
When Carnes came out with her version of the son in 1981, it went to the top of the charts and stayed there for more than two months. It became the year's best-selling single and won Grammys for Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
Bette Davis told a reporter that the song finally convinced her grandchildren that she really was famous.
The original song 'Better Davis Eyes' was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon. It was made popular by Kim Carnes and was number one on the Billboard charts for nine weeks.
Bette Davis Eyes was created on 1981-03-27.
The 1981 hit song "Bette Davis Eyes" was sung by Kim Carnes.
The song was released in 1981. Song Lyrics: "Bette Davis Eyes" Recorded by: "Kim Carnes" Written by: (Donna Weiss, Jackie DeShannon) Published by: "Plain and Simple Music" (ASCAP)/Donna Weiss Music (BMI) Album: "Mistaken Identity" - 1981
Her hair is Harlowe gold Her lips 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 stand off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her 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 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 ya 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 ya She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you She knows ya She's got Bette Davis eyes
Jeff B. Davis has green eyes (at least that is what it looks like from the pictures of him)
Bette Davis Eyes was created on 1981-03-27.
The title of the song "Bette Davis Eyes" does not have an apostrophe at the end of Bette Davis because it is referring to the unique look or style of eyes that Bette Davis, the actress, had. The title is using her name as an adjective to describe the characteristic eyes, rather than indicating possession.
Bette Davis Eyes, By Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes
The 1981 hit song "Bette Davis Eyes" was sung by Kim Carnes.
The song was released in 1981. Song Lyrics: "Bette Davis Eyes" Recorded by: "Kim Carnes" Written by: (Donna Weiss, Jackie DeShannon) Published by: "Plain and Simple Music" (ASCAP)/Donna Weiss Music (BMI) Album: "Mistaken Identity" - 1981
Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
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Her hair is Harlowe gold Her lips 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 stand off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her 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 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 ya 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 ya She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you She knows ya She's got Bette Davis eyes
The name of the song is 'Bette Davis Eyes'
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bette Davis eyes by kim carnes