Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Ca… Read Full Bio ↴Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada (on November 16, 1964). She began learning the piano at the age of four. In high school, she started playing in a small jazz group. At the age of fifteen, she started playing regularly in several Nanaimo restaurants. She also spent some time in Toronto studying with Canadian Jazz great, Don Thompson (Bass/Piano) and with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts she moved to the U.S to continue studies and develop her career.

Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.

Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Diana Krall Lyrics

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Love makes me treat you

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

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You, Diana Krall reflects on the sacrifices that she makes for her lover. Through these lyrics, she portrays that it is her love that makes her treat her lover the way that she does. The line "Love makes me treat you" illustrates that her actions are driven by her feelings for her lover. The lyrics further indicate that there is nothing in this whole world too good for her lover, who is so sweet and true. Through these lines, she is trying to depict that her love is unconditional and she would do anything for her lover.

Krall describes the lavish gifts that she gives to her lover. She has bought a fur coat for Christmas, a diamond ring, and even a big Cadillac car. These materialistic things seem to be the evident means through which she tries to express her love. However, it is still love that underpins her efforts to keep her lover happy. The lyrics "What makes me treat you, The way that I do, Gee baby, ain't I good to you" reflect that her actions are intended to express her love.

In summary, this song is an illustration of how love can motivate people to do things for others. The lyrics further indicate that these actions are not selfish, but instead, they reflect the willingness of an individual to go above and beyond to show their love for another person.

Line by Line Meaning

Love makes me treat you
My love for you influences the way I treat you

The way that I do
I treat you with kindness and affection

Gee baby, ain't I good to you
I am good to you, my beloved

There's nothing in this whole world too good
I will do anything for you, my love

For a boy so sweet and true
You are a wonderful partner and deserve the best

Gee, baby ain't I good to you
I am always good to you, my love

Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
I gave you a luxurious gift for the holidays

Diamond ring
I gave you an expensive piece of jewelry

Big Cadillac car and everything
I spared no expense in showing my love and appreciation

What makes me treat you
I am driven by my affection for you

The way that I do
I am kind and loving towards you

Gee baby, ain't I good to you
I am always good to you, my beloved

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Don Redman

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