Cuddle up a Little Closer
Charlie Spivak and his Orchestra Lyrics
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Lovers sat on the glist'ning sand
And they talked of love while the moon above
And the stars seemed to understand
Then she grew more cold, and he grew more bold
Till she tho't that they had better go
But altho' he heard, he not even stirred
Only murmured in tones soft and low
Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine
Cuddle up and be my little clinging vine
Like to feel your cheek so rosy
Like to make you comfy, cozy
'Cause I love from head to toesie, lovey mine
Then she deigned to rest on his manly chest
Her dear head with its flowing curls
And she said, "I'd stay on this lap for aye
How I envy the Capland girls!"
For Miss Esquimaux, 'mid the ice and snow
Has no steam-heat when he comes to call
Not a single glim, so it's up to him
To whisper in summer or fall
Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine
Cuddle up and be my little clinging vine
Like to feel your cheek so rosy
Like to make you comfy, cozy
'Cause I love from head to toesie, lovey mine
The lyrics of Charlie Spivak and his Orchestra's song "Cuddle Up A Little Closer" tell the story of a romantic encounter between two lovers on a summer shore. The lovers sit on the sand, talking about love under the moon and stars' watchful eyes, but as the girl grows colder, the boy becomes more daring, prompting her to suggest that they should leave. However, the boy remains unfazed and soft-spoken, urging her to cuddle up a little closer to him, to be his little clinging vine, and making her feel comfortable and cosy while professing his love for her.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to depict the beauty of the night sky and the passion between the two lovers. The summery setting is idyllic, and the lullaby-like melody adds to the dreamy atmosphere. However, through the lyrics, we can see the subtle shift in the lovers' dynamic, as the boy attempts to push the boundaries of their relationship while the girl feels uncertain. The song thus captures the delicate balance between passion and respect in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
On the summer shore, where the breakers roar
At the beach, where the ocean is loud
Lovers sat on the glist'ning sand
Two people who love each other sat on shiny sand
And they talked of love while the moon above
They discussed topics related to love as they gazed at the moon in the sky
And the stars seemed to understand
It appeared as though the stars were empathetic to their conversation
Then she grew more cold, and he grew more bold
The girl became distant while the boy became more forward
Till she tho't that they had better go
She believed that it was time for them to leave
But altho' he heard, he not even stirred
Although he heard her, he did not move
Only murmured in tones soft and low
He only spoke quietly and gently
Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine
Come closer and snuggle with me, my dear
Cuddle up and be my little clinging vine
Hold onto me and don't let go
Like to feel your cheek so rosy
I enjoy feeling the warmth of your cheek
Like to make you comfy, cozy
I like to make you feel comfortable and cozy
'Cause I love from head to toesie, lovey mine
Because I love everything about you, my dear
Then she deigned to rest on his manly chest
Then she consented to lay her head on his strong chest
Her dear head with its flowing curls
Her beloved head with its wavy hair
And she said, "I'd stay on this lap for aye
And she remarked that she would be content to remain there forever
How I envy the Capland girls!"
She expressed her envy towards girls in a different place
For Miss Esquimaux, 'mid the ice and snow
Miss Esquimaux, surrounded by freezing temperatures and snow
Has no steam-heat when he comes to call
Does not have access to a heater when her admirer comes to visit
Not a single glim, so it's up to him
She has no light, so her admirer must whisper in either summer or fall
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARL HOSCHNA, OTTO A. HARBACH
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