Pretty Baby
Doris Day; Harry James & His Orchestra Lyrics
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You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
For you're just a baby to me.
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
You're just as sweet as you can be.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
And all the cunning things you said and did.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Pretty Baby of mine.
The song "Pretty Baby" by Doris Day and Harry James is an ode to a sweetheart who is being referred to as a baby. The song is sung by a person who is teasing their partner who seems to dislike being called "Pretty Baby." The singer thought that calling their partner a baby would please them but it seems like that is not the case. The song has a very childlike and playful tone and the lyrics describe the partner's childlike personality using phrases like "your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair" and "just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be."
The song is about loving someone deeply and cherishing their innocence and childlike qualities. The singer is drawn to their partner's cute and endearing qualities, and even compares them to a baby. The song also includes playful lines where the singer offers to be the partner's sister, brother, dad, and mother. The song speaks to the pure and tender feelings of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me why I'm always teasing you,
You wonder why I always tease you,
You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
You dislike being called Pretty Baby by me;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
I genuinely believed that calling you Pretty Baby pleased you;
For you're just a baby to me.
Because to me, you are still just a baby;
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your sly little dimples and youthful look;
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your speech, gait, and curly locks befit a young child;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
Your childish grin adds meaning to my life;
You're just as sweet as you can be.
You are undeniably adorable and kind;
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
According to your mother, you were the most attractive child;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
It's no surprise that I am crazy for you, sweetheart;
And all the cunning things you said and did.
And all your clever words and actions;
Why, I love to fondly recall,
I enjoy recalling it fondly;
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
Like Peter Pan's friend Wendy, you seem like you'll always be;
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
My precious, charming, little dear, still a baby to me.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
That's why I know that I'll always love you the most.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Everyone loves babies, which is why I am in love with you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
My darling, my dear;
And I'd like to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
I want to be your sibling, parent, and everything else too,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
My precious dear, my darling baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
Would you come and let me sway you in my love's cradle,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
And we'll embrace each other all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Oh! I desire a loving baby, and you might as well be that baby,
Pretty Baby of mine.
My adorable little one.
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