Dick Haymes (September 13, 19… Read Full Bio ↴Powerful, milky smooth, rich baritone.
Dick Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was one of the most popular American male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His Irish-born mother, Marguerite Haymes (1894-1987), was a well-known vocal coach and instructor. He became the vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood on radio and in many films throughout the forties and fifties.
He never became a United States citizen and avoided military service during World War II by asserting his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Years later (1955), this act of his nearly caused his deportation to Argentina on an unrelated technicality in immigration law. During World War II, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island.
Haymes was married six times and had six children. His most famous marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941-1949) and Rita Hayworth (1953-1955). His daughter Stephanie Haymes was married to Sir Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin
He died in Los Angeles from lung cancer, at the age of 61.
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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You'd be so nice by the fire
While the breeze on high sang a lullaby
You'd be all that I could desire
Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
To come home to and love
The lyrics to Dick Haymes's song You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To describe the feeling of longing and desire for a loved one to return home. The first two lines of the song set the scene of a comfortable and cozy atmosphere at home with a loved one by the fire. The line "while the breeze on high sang a lullaby" sets a peaceful and calming mood, implying that the presence of a loved one can provide a sense of security and comfort. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the loved one is all that the singer desires, with the repetition of the line "You'd be so nice to come home to."
The second verse continues to describe the atmosphere, with the imagery of stars chilled by the winter and an August moon burning above. The contrast of the two seasons may imply that the longing for a loved one's return is constant and not dependent on the time of year. The final line of the song, "To come home to and love," emphasizes the idea that the desire for the loved one's return is not just for companionship but also for the love that they bring.
Overall, the lyrics to You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To convey the feeling of longing for a loved one's presence and the comfort and love that they bring.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd be so nice to come home to
Coming home to you would be the highlight of my day and would make any day feel complete
You'd be so nice by the fire
The warmth of the fire and your company would make any evening cozy and wonderful
While the breeze on high sang a lullaby
The peacefulness of the evening breeze would provide a calming atmosphere, as if the world were singing a lullaby to us
You'd be all that I could desire
Being with you would make me feel content and fulfilled, and I wouldn't want for anything else
Under stars chilled by the winter
Even on cold, wintry nights, being with you under the stars would create a magical and romantic setting
Under an August moon burning above
In the heat of August, the moon above would add to the passion and intensity of our love for one another
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Simply being with you would feel like paradise, and I would be grateful for every moment in your presence
To come home to and love
Returning home to you and the love we share would be the greatest blessing in my life
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Written by: COLE PORTER
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