They signed to Decca in 1934, basically formed more traditional regular band, and even started performing live until they had their famous falling out in September, 1935.
My Melancholy Baby
Dorsey Brothers Lyrics
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feeling good and everything
just like a bird in the spring
it's my sweety can't you guess
while the pining i confess
does he love me that's why i shout
Everybody loves my baby
nobody but me
now
everybody wants my baby
but my baby don't want nobody but me
that's plain to see!
The first few lines of Dorsey Brothers and Their Orchestra's My Melancholy Baby seem to indicate the singer's jubilant disposition: “I’m as happy as a king / Feeling good and everything / Just like a bird in the spring.” However, this chipper speech swiftly shifts when the singer starts pleading with his significant other. He confesses to his yearning for reciprocated love, “It’s my sweety can’t you guess / While the pining I confess / Does he love me that’s why I shout.”
The chorus unveils a complex emotional dynamic. The singer is possessive of their partner, indicated by their line “Everybody loves my baby / But my baby don’t love nobody but me / Nobody but me.” Yet, the singer fears that their partner may leave him or her, as he or she repeats, “Everybody wants my baby / But my baby don’t want nobody but me / That’s plain to see!” These contradictory emotions unfold a theme of love, ownership, and jealousy.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm as happy as a king
I am extremely happy and content with my current situation.
feeling good and everything
I am in a positive mood and everything is going well for me.
just like a bird in the spring
I feel free and carefree, just like a bird in the springtime.
it's my sweety can't you guess
I am feeling so happy because of my sweetheart, can't you tell?
while the pining i confess
Even though I admit to feeling some sadness or longing, overall I am happy.
does he love me that's why i shout
I am shouting because I am questioning whether or not my love reciprocates my feelings.
Everybody loves my baby
My significant other is loved by many other people.
but my baby don't love nobody but me
Despite the attention from others, my love only has feelings for me.
nobody but me
No one else can win the affection of my significant other.
now
I am emphasizing the fact that my significant other's love belongs only to me.
everybody wants my baby
Many people desire my significant other.
but my baby don't want nobody but me
Regardless of other people's desires, my significant other only wants to be with me.
that's plain to see!
It is clear to everyone that my significant other's love is reserved for only me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jack Palmer, Spencer Williams
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@mariolucero8559
GENIALES LOS HERMANOS TOMMY Y JIMMY DORSEY TANTO EN DÚO,COMO CON SUS ORQUESTAS EN FORMA SEPARADA.INMORTALES SEAN.
@princecastle
Thank you for your comment.
@mariolucero8559
" PRINCECASTLE"ES RECÍPROCA MI GRATITUD;Y MI COMENTARIO,ES GENUINO.ME ALEGRA 😊 SABER QUÉ OTRAS PERDONAS,TIENEN AFINIDAD.,
@mariolucero8559
@princecastle Gracias por su respuesta,; qué forma parte de DESTACADAS! Deja ver su gusto por, la conjugación de instrumentos musicales, qué son un bálsamo entre tanta confusión Mundial
@garywegner4510
@Mario Lucero Great! Thanks!
@johnlilliendahllarsen3955
Still great. What a band.
@bobboscarato1313
Great recording; love it even more than 90 years later!
@bobboscarato1313
Great team work by all involved.
@msjazzmeblues
Jimmy Dorsey does some fine improvisation on this piece!
@eric1939N
One of my favorite version of this song!