I'd Love To
Baillie & the Boys Lyrics
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And I'm a-walking the floor
I drink a little of this and eat a little that
And poke my head out the door
I get thinking I'm wasting the night away
I wouldn't mind if I could get with you right away
Oh honey don't know how long it's been
I wash the dishes and I rinsed up the sink
Like a busy bee
I make up a song as I'm a-working along
No one's watching me
I wish that you were here to help me dry
When's the last time you baked me a pie
You had a way of making it come alive
It's not too late for you to take a drive
(Baah ba ba ba baah ba ba)
(Baah ba ba ba baah ba ba)
It's not too late
I'd love just once to see you
I'd love just once to see you
I'd love just once to see you
In the nude
In the song "I'd Love To," Baillie and the Boys express a longing to be with someone they are missing. The first verse depicts the singer as restlessly occupying themselves with mundane tasks such as walking the floor and eating and drinking. They recognize that they are wasting the night away and wish they could be with the person they miss. The second verse continues with the singer engaging in domestic duties such as washing dishes and making up a song. They express a desire for the person they miss to be present with them, helping them dry the dishes and baking a pie together.
The chorus repeats the title of the song, "I'd love just once to see you," emphasizing the longing for the person's presence. The final line, "in the nude," adds a playful and sensual element to the song, indicating a desire for intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics convey a nostalgic sense of missing someone and longing for their physical presence. The domestic imagery and playful language add a sense of familiarity and warmth to the song, making it relatable to anyone who has felt the ache of missing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm doing this and I'm doing that
I'm keeping busy, but my thoughts are elsewhere
And I'm a-walking the floor
I can't sit still, I'm restless
I drink a little of this and eat a little that
I'm snacking and having a few drinks to pass the time
And poke my head out the door
I keep looking out the door, hoping to see you
I get thinking I'm wasting the night away
I feel like I'm not using my time well without you
I wouldn't mind if I could get with you right away
I really want to be with you right now
Oh honey don't know how long it's been
It's been a while since we were together
But this feeling's building up inside again
The love and desire for you is growing stronger
I wash the dishes and I rinsed up the sink
I'm doing household chores to keep productive
Like a busy bee
I'm working diligently, like a busy bee
I make up a song as I'm a-working along
I'm trying to find ways to entertain myself
No one's watching me
I'm alone and no one is around to keep me company
I wish that you were here to help me dry
I miss doing everyday tasks with you
When's the last time you baked me a pie
I miss your cooking and your sweet gestures
You had a way of making it come alive
You made everything special and memorable
It's not too late for you to take a drive
It's not too late for you to come over and spend time with me
(Baah ba ba ba baah ba ba)
Music interlude
(Baah ba ba ba baah ba ba)
Music interlude
It's not too late
There's still time for us to be together
I'd love just once to see you
I really want to see you
I'd love just once to see you
I really want to see you
I'd love just once to see you
I really want to see you
In the nude
I want to be with you intimately
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
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