My Melancholy Baby
Ella Fitzgerald & Teddy Wilson Lyrics
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Cuddle up and don't be blue
All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
While, I kiss away each tear
Or else, I shall be melancholy too
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Please, cuddle up, my dear
While, I kiss away each tear
Or else, I shall be melancholy too
The song "My Melancholy Baby" by Ella Fitzgerald, Teddy Wilson & his Orchestra is a comforting ballad that assures a melancholic lover that everything will be alright. The opening line of the song, "Come to me, my melancholy baby," is an invitation to the lover to express their feelings, and the subsequent lines serve as a reassurance to the lover that there is no reason to feel blue. The singer acknowledges that the lover's fears may seem foolish, but also assures them that they are in love with them.
The song uses a weather metaphor to explain that even though there may be dark clouds overhead, there is always a silver lining in the form of sunshine. This metaphor speaks to the common human experience of going through tough times and looking for hope to get through it. The singer tells the lover to wait for the silver lining and not to lose hope because eventually the sun will shine through.
Overall, "My Melancholy Baby" is a song that offers comfort, assurance, and hope to a lover who may be feeling down. The song's message is universal and timeless, and the comforting melody and calming instrumentation adds to the overall sense of solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to me, my melancholy baby
I want you to come to me, my sad and gloomy love
Cuddle up and don't be blue
Let's embrace and be close, don't be sad
All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
Perhaps all your worries are unfounded and unnecessary
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you
You are aware that I am deeply in love with you, my beloved
Every cloud must have a silver lining
There is always something good to look for, even in difficult times
Wait until the sun shines through
Just have patience and things will get better
Cuddle up, my dear
Wrap your arms around me, my love
While, I kiss away each tear
I will comfort you by wiping away your tears with my kisses
Or else, I shall be melancholy too
If you don't cuddle and let me comfort you, I will also feel sad
Please, cuddle up, my dear
I beg of you to embrace me, my love
While, I kiss away each tear
I will comfort you by wiping away your tears with my kisses
Or else, I shall be melancholy too
If you don't cuddle and let me comfort you, I will also feel sad
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Written by: George Norton, Ernie Burnett, Maybelle E Watson
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@stephaniejimenez9863
Come to me, my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don't be blue
All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Cuddle up, my dear
While, I kiss away each tear
Or else, I shall be melancholy too
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Please, cuddle up, my dear
While, I kiss away each tear
Or else, I shall be melancholy too
@ApproximatelyCee
Ella Fitzgerald is quite the lady. What a voice.
@helenavondrakenstein4969
We cant go back in time but atleast we will always have the music
@thomasdbrady3696
Can we say that listening to this takes us back in time?
@gregporter8791
@@thomasdbrady3696 indeed!
Just close your eyes
@Perivale
I'm here because of the movie Some Like It Hot. Marilyn mentioned it in the movie.
@jsimmons6886
Miss Perivale same
@cassandradamore
SAME!
@1974vishnum
same here.
@BelleNaturelle
Same here!!!
@kevinpelaez8866
Same