Ain't misbehavin'
Ella & Basie Lyrics
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All by myself
No one to walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
I know for certain
I'm through with flirtin'
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
The song "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Fats Waller is a classic tune about a person who is content being alone and not indulging in any misbehavior because they are saving their love for someone special. The song begins with the singer talking about how they don't have anyone to talk or walk with, but they are happy to be alone. The line "Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you" is a declaration that the singer is willing to wait for the right person and not give in to any temptations or distractions along the way.
As the song progresses, the singer states that they know who they love and that they are done with flirting. This suggests that the singer has found the person they want to be with and are willing to focus solely on them. The repetition of the line "Your kisses are worth waitin' for, believe me" emphasizes the idea that patience is a virtue when it comes to love.
The final verse of the song reveals that the singer is someone who prefers to stay at home with their radio and not engage in any late-night activities. This further reinforces the idea that the singer is a patient and faithful person who is willing to wait for the right person to come along.
Overall, "Ain't Misbehavin'" is a sweet and simple love song with a timeless message about waiting for the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
No one to talk with
I have no one to have a conversation with
All by myself
I am alone and have no company
No one to walk with
I have no one to take a walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
But I am content with my own company
Ain't misbehavin'
I am on my best behavior
I'm savin' my love for you
I am reserving my affection solely for you
I know for certain
I am absolutely sure
The one I love
The person I am in love with
I'm through with flirtin'
I am done with playing games of affection
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
I only have you on my mind
Like Jack Horner
Like the fictional character Jack Horner from the nursery rhyme
In the corner
Sitting by myself in a corner
Don't go nowhere
I don't need to go anywhere
What do I care?
I don't care about anything else
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Your kisses are something I am willing to wait for
Believe me
Trust me
I don't stay out late
I don't go out late at night
Don't care to go
I have no interest in going out
I'm home about eight
I usually return home by 8 pm
Just me and my radio
I spend my evenings alone with my radio
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDY RAZAF, FATS WALLER, HARRY BROOKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kerim Leto
she is my favorite vocalist...
Roxana Sylvia
Oh My....Ain't misbehavin' right now..they just don't make 'em like this anymore....
Sanjeev Abrol
Wow the good ol' days
Joan Sinclair
Great Ella