Milord
Bobby Darin Lyrics

In the song Milord by Bobby Darin, the singer is inviting a stranger, Milord, to come sit at her table and take refuge from the cold outside. She encourages him to get comfortable, to rest his worries on her heart, and even to put his feet up on a chair. The singer acknowledges that she doesn’t know Milord, but describes herself as a mere “fille du port,” or a girl from the docks. Despite Milord’s status and her own lowly position, she implores him to sit with her, possibly to escape the loneliness and isolation that can come with wealth and power.

The singer’s invitation to Milord is not just an offer of physical comfort, but also an emotional one. She seems to be providing him with a respite from the stress and loneliness that often accompany wealth and power. This idea is especially poignant in the context of mid-twentieth century France, where there was a sharp divide between the rich and the poor. By portraying the hardships of being rich, and the empathy that can be found outside of that world, the song serves as a commentary on social inequality.