Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Baby It's Cold Outside
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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I don't want you to go
It's, it's there anything I can say to make you stay
I really can't stay
Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away
Darling it's cold outside
I been hoping that you'd drop in (so very nice)
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry
Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor
Listen to that fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry (hey don't you worry)
Well maybe just a half a drink more
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
You see, the neighbors might think
Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how
Your eyes are like starlight (to break the spell)
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir (mind if I move in closer?)
At least i'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
Baby it's cold outside
I simply must go
Babay it's cold outside
The answer is no
I said it's cold out there
This welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in (so very nice)
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Gosh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
Oh, your lips are delicious
Oh maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
I've got to go home (but baby, you'll freeze out there)
Say, lend me your coat
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
I'm thrilled when you touch my hand (but don't you see)
Darling how can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think of my life long sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay get over that old lie
Baby, baby it's cold outside
Baby, where could you be going
I mean, feel the wind blwoing
It is so cold out there
Baby it's cold outside
The song "Baby It's Cold Outside" has been considered controversial in recent years due to its seemingly suggestive lyrics. However, upon closer inspection, the true meaning of the song becomes clear. The song, sung by a male and female duet, is about a woman who is trying to leave a man's home on a cold night, but the man is trying to convince her to stay for her own safety. The lyrics are meant to be playful and flirty, but not overtly sexual.
At the beginning of the song, the man says "Baby I enjoyed having you over this evening, I don't want you to go, It's, is there anything I can say to make you stay." This line establishes that the woman is a guest in the man's home and he is trying to convince her to stay. Throughout the song, the woman expresses her concerns about leaving in the cold weather, and the man offers her a coat and tries to convince her to have another drink before leaving.
The famous line "Say, what's in this drink?" has been interpreted in recent years as a reference to date rape drugs. However, the phrase was used in the 1940s and 50s as a way to blame alcohol for a person's behavior. The woman in the song is not suggesting she has been drugged but instead appears to be pretending that the alcohol is making it difficult for her to leave.
Overall, "Baby It's Cold Outside" is a charming and playful song that has been misunderstood in recent years. The songwriters wrote it as a fun duet about a man and woman flirting with each other, and it should be enjoyed as such.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I enjoyed having you over this evening
I had a great time with you and I don't want you to leave
It's, it's there anything I can say to make you stay
Is there anything that I can say to convince you to stay?
I really can't stay
I need to leave
Baby it's cold outside
It's freezing outside and I don't want to get sick
I've got to go away
I need to leave your place
Darling it's cold outside
My love, it's freezing outside
I been hoping that you'd drop in (so very nice)
I'm so happy that you decided to visit me
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Your hands are so cold, let me warm them up
My mother will start to worry
My mother will be concerned about me
Beautiful, what's your hurry?
You're so pretty, why do you have to leave so soon?
My father will be pacing the floor
My father will be anxiously waiting for my return
Listen to that fireplace roar
Hear how warm and cozy it is inside
So really I'd better scurry (hey don't you worry)
I should leave soon (but don't worry about me)
Well maybe just a half a drink more
Okay, just a little more to keep me warm
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
Let's listen to some music while I pour us drinks
Baby, it's bad out there
The weather outside is very dangerous
No cabs to be had out there
It's impossible to find a taxi in this weather
Say, what's in this drink?
What did you put in my drink?
I wish I knew how (to break the spell)
I don't know how to resist your charm
Your eyes are like starlight
Your eyes are shining like stars
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
Can I take your hat? Your hair looks amazing
I ought to say no, no, no, sir (mind if I move in closer?)
I think I should say no, but can I come closer to you?
At least i'm gonna say that I tried
At least I'll try to resist your charms
What's the sense in hurting my pride?
Is it really worth it to make me feel embarrassed?
Baby don't hold out
Please don't make me beg
I simply must go
I really have to leave
The answer is no
I can't stay any longer
This welcome has been
I'm so glad that you came over
How lucky that you dropped in (so very nice)
I'm so happy that you decided to visit me
Look out the window at that storm
Check out how crazy the weather is outside
Gosh, your lips look delicious
Wow, your lips look amazing
My sister will be suspicious
My sister will think something is going on
My brother will be there at the door
My brother will come home and find us
Waves upon a tropical shore
We could be on a tropical beach right now
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
My aunt is a gossip and will make up stories
Oh, maybe just a cigarette more
Okay, maybe I'll have one more cigarette
Never such a blizzard before
I've never seen a snowstorm this intense before
I've got to go home (but baby, you'll freeze out there)
I have to leave now (but I'm worried about you being outside in this weather)
Say, lend me your coat
Can I borrow your coat?
It's up to your knees out there
The snow is really deep outside
You've really been grand
You've been amazing tonight
I'm thrilled when you touch my hand (but don't you see)
I'm really happy when you touch me (but can't you tell that I need to leave?)
Darling how can you do this thing to me?
Why are you making me want to stay when I need to go?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think of my life long sorrow)
People will talk about us tomorrow (and it will be embarrassing for me)
At least there will be plenty implied
Everyone will know what we were doing
If you caught pneumonia and died
If you get sick from being outside, I'd be devastated
I really can't stay get over that old lie
I need to leave (even though I'd like to stay)
Baby, baby it's cold outside
It's really cold outside, my love
Baby, where could you be going
Why do you need to leave so badly?
I mean, feel the wind blowing
Can't you tell how bad the weather is outside?
It is so cold out there
The temperature is freezing outside
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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Andy Zaturno
La potencia de su voz.
Keith Abellanosa
Xtina's voice in this song is remarkable! She's just amazing!
Trey Sexton
Ohhh I get chills every time I hear Christina's flawless vocals! Love Ceelo too! They're such a dynamic duo! 😄
Tammie Jade
Clo green and Cristina agulara they sound really good singing together
Jackiet87
Christina is the true queen 👑
1flutedude
Yaaas! Me too 2018 year round #Xtina brings me here. 2019 See ya soon <3
labellav1103
They need to sing this LIVE!! smh Its never to late to make a video either! Happy Holidays Everyone! <3 #2020
Samurai Shampoo
A duet crafted in heaven. Cee-Lo's low, soulful tones beautifully complement Christina's soothing voice. Not to mention I didn't even know Cee-Lo could sing this well until I heard this. They complement each other exquisitely, I can't even describe. Well done indeed!
Rudolfo Salinas
Christina no one can touch this girl-she's a true singing legend already at her young age. She is possibly the greatest female singer of all time. LEGENDTINA!!!!!!!!!!
Brodie Brazin
Boy I swear the ending of this song gets me every time complete chills when Christina takes it home.