Petootie Pie
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics

Petootie Pie
Addressing the subject of the song, which is the singer's beloved.

Petootie Pie
Repeating the subject of the song as a form of affectionate nickname.

You're my Petootie sugar-fruity dreamy pie
Expressing the singer's love and admiration for the subject, describing them as sweet, dreamy, and desirable.

I crave and cram
Indicating the singer's strong desire for the subject, to the point of craving and obsessing over them.

Your special jam
Referring to the subject's unique qualities and talents, which are particularly attractive to the singer.

you're underrated, solidated Superman
Praising the subject's unrecognized strengths and abilities, comparing them to the iconic superhero Superman.

And every gal who passes
Observing the attention that the subject receives from other women.

Just looks and hollas "Oh!"
Describing the reaction of other women to the subject, who are impressed by their attractiveness.

Like flies caught in molasses
Comparing the women's infatuation with the subject to the sticky and slow nature of molasses.

Petootie Pie
Repeating the subject's nickname, reinforcing their desirability.

Petootie Pie
Repeating the subject's nickname, emphasizing their appeal.

You're such a tasty hunk of pastry, me oh my
Complimenting the subject's physical appearance and attractiveness, using a playful metaphor of pastry.

Gotta light the oven
Creating a sense of excitement and anticipation for what is to come.

Gonna cook a dish of lovin'
Using a playful metaphor of cooking to describe the singer's desire to express their affection for the subject.

So kiss me oh my patootie pie
Requesting physical intimacy and affection from the subject, using their nickname to express fondness.

You're my patootie pie
Reiterating the subject's nickname and expressing ownership over them.

We'll count to seven (1234567)
Suggesting a playful and flirtatious game to play with the subject, using counting as a way to create intimacy.

Then steal away to heaven (come on darling let's go)
Using a romantic metaphor of going to heaven to describe the height of pleasure and intimacy that the singer desires with the subject.

So kiss me (ah) and kiss me (what, again?)
Repeating the request for physical intimacy, using repetition and playful tone to create affectionate atmosphere.

So kiss me oh my petootie pie
Reiterating the request for physical intimacy and affection from the subject, using playful language and affectionate nickname.