Let's Misbehave
Cole Porter/Eartha Kitt Lyrics
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No chaperon
Can get our number,
The world's in slumber,
Let's misbehave!
There's something wild
About you, child,
Let's be outrageous,
Let's misbehave!
When Adam won Eve's hand,
He wouldn't stand
For teasin',
He didn't care about
Those apples out of season!
They say the Spring
Means just one thing
To little lovebirds;
We're not above birds,
Let's misbehave!
(scat)
Let's misbehave!
(scat)
Let's misbehave!
If you'd be just so sweet
And only meet
Your fate, dear,
'Twould be the great
Event of nineteen twenty eight,
Dear!
(scat)
Let's misbehave!
Let's misbehave!
The song Let's Misbehave by Cole Porter/Eartha Kitt appears as an invitation to break the rules and enjoy life without restrictions. It seems to suggest that the night is young, and with no chaperone around, there's no harm in having a little fun. The lyrics give off the impression that there's this excitement to pursue something; something wild, and out of your normal routine. And why not find that excitement in another person? Someone who is also ready for a little adventure. There's an air of longing in the lyrics that suggest the desire to connect with another person at a more profound level, beyond trivial and customary mannerisms. As if the song is saying, "let's be authentic, and break free from the societal constraints."
The song draws comparisons between the experience of spring and birds mating, likening the connection between two people to that of birds. It implies that humans have complicated the realms of relationships and tend to overthink things by looking for reasons not to connect. Nevertheless, the desire to be with someone, no matter what, is one of the most natural human behaviors, and as such, the song encourages two people to enjoy the moment and embrace each other's company without any limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all alone,
We are the only ones here without any supervision.
No chaperon
No responsible adult is present to monitor our behavior.
Can get our number,
Nobody can interfere with our plans or get in our way.
The world's in slumber,
The rest of the world is peaceful and unaware of our actions.
Let's misbehave!
So, let's take advantage of this opportunity and act out of the ordinary.
There's something wild
You have a thrilling and captivating personality.
About you, child,
You are wickedly attractive and irresistible.
That's so contagious,
Your energy and excitement are easily transferred to others.
Let's be outrageous,
Together, let's do something shocking and unconventional.
Let's misbehave!
Let's crank up the dial on this excitement and live it up.
When Adam won Eve's hand,
When Adam chose Eve as his partner.
He wouldn't stand
He refused to accept.
For teasin',
Any attempts to fool or tease him.
He didn't care about
Adam was not concerned with.
Those apples out of season!
The fact that eating apples was not allowed at that time of the year.
They say the Spring
People often consider springtime.
Means just one thing
To be the only time.
To little lovebirds;
For young couples in love;
We're not above birds,
And neither are we above them.
Let's misbehave!
We have the opportunity to live our lives to the fullest, so let's take it.
(scat)
Let's misbehave!
We have come this far and we should not stop now.
(scat)
If you'd be just so sweet
If you treat me kindly and with affection.
And only meet
And choose to spend your time with me exclusively.
Your fate, dear,
Your destiny, darling,
'Twould be the great
Would be a significant event in the entirety of.
Event of nineteen twenty eight, dear!
The most significant event of 1928.
(scat)
Let's misbehave!
We are unstoppable together, so let's keep going.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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