Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes · 101 Legends [2013]
Her hair is Harlow gold, her lips 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 got Greta Garbo's standoff sighs, she's got Bette Davis eyes
She'll let you take her home, it wets her appetite
She'll lay you on the 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
Hope you 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
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
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
She knows ya, she's got Bette Davis eyes
'Cause she'll please you (fade)
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 got Greta Garbo's standoff sighs, she's got Bette Davis eyes
She'll let you take her home, it wets her appetite
She'll lay you on the 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
Hope you 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
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
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
She knows ya, she's got Bette Davis eyes
'Cause she'll please you (fade)
Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes' 1982 hit 'Bette Davis Eyes' stands as a defining anthem of the new wave and adult contemporary genres. The track blends a driving, synth-heavy rhythm with a sultry vocal performance that became instantly recognizable worldwide. Released on her self-titled debut album, the song's success propelled Carnes to international stardom and cemented her status as a leading figure in 1980s pop music. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious melody and the way it captured the romantic and slightly melancholic mood of its era. The recording remains a staple of classic radio playlists and has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, ensuring its place in music history.