Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
D.Krall S.Getz & O.Peterson Lyrics
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The way that I do
Gee baby, ain't I good to you
There's nothing in this whole world too good
For a boy so sweet and true
Gee, baby ain't I good to you
Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
Diamond ring
Big Cadillac car and everything
What makes me treat you
The way that I do
Gee baby, ain't I good to you
The lyrics to "Gee baby ain't I good to you" is a love song that portrays a man who treats his lady with affection and shower her with expensive gifts as he believes she deserves nothing but the best. The first verse talks about the effect that love has on the man, and how it makes him treat his lady with the best of intentions. The second verse talks about how the man has gone as far as giving his lady expensive gifts such as fur coats, diamond rings, and a big Cadillac car, just to show her how much he loves her.
The chorus contains the repetition of the phrase "Gee baby, ain't I good to you" which further emphasises his belief of how well he's treating her. The lyrics reflect the typical portrayal of men during the 1950s when the song was written, of men who take care of and provide for their women. The song, therefore, aims at wooing women by promising them a life of luxury and indulgence.
Interestingly, the song has been covered by various musicians such as Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Diana Krall, to mention a few. It has also been used in several movie soundtracks and plays such as "The Wolf of Wall Street,""When Harry Met Sally,"" The Cotton Club," and "The American President." The song's simplicity and catchy melody make it a beloved classic for jazz and blues admirers.
Line by Line Meaning
Love makes me treat you
My feelings of love for you are the reason for how I treat you
The way that I do
I treat you with kindness, attention, and care
Gee baby, ain't I good to you
I hope you realize and appreciate all the ways I show my love and affection towards you
There's nothing in this whole world too good
You deserve nothing but the best from me, because you're such a wonderful person
For a boy so sweet and true
You are the epitome of goodness and loyalty, and I admire you for that
Gee, baby ain't I good to you
I just want to continue showing you how much I care, and how much you mean to me
Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
As a grand gesture of my love, I've given you extravagant gifts, like a fur coat, to show how much you mean to me
Diamond ring
I've also given you symbols of my commitment and devotion, like a diamond ring, which signifies our everlasting bond
Big Cadillac car and everything
I'm always thinking of ways to make your life better and more comfortable, which is why I've provided you with a luxurious car, and everything else you could possibly need
What makes me treat you
People may wonder why I show you so much love and admiration, and my answer is simple: it's because you inspire me to be a better person
The way that I do
I treat you the way I do because it's the right thing to do, and because you bring so much joy and happiness into my life
Gee baby, ain't I good to you
In summary, I just want to reiterate how much I love and cherish you, and how I vow to always treat you with the utmost care and respect
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Don Redman
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