Where Have You Been
Emil Coleman And His Orchestra Lyrics

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You must have been a beautiful baby
You must have been a wonderful child
When you were only starting to go to kindergarten
I bet you drove the little boys wild
And when it came to winning blue ribbons
You must have shown the other kids how
I can see the judges' eyes as they handed you the prize
I bet you made the cutest bow

Oh you must've been a beautiful baby
'Cause baby look at you now

Does your mother realize
The stork delivered quite a prize
The day he left you on the family tree?
Does your dad appreciate
That you're merely super great
The miracle of any century?
If they don't just send them both to me

You must have been a beautiful baby
You must have been a wonderful child
When you were only starting to go to kindergarten
I bet you drove the little boys wild
And when it came to winning blue ribbons
You must have shown the other kids how
I can see the judges' eyes as they handed you the prize
I bet you made the cutest bow

Oh you must've been a beautiful baby
'Cause baby look at you now

Overall Meaning

The song "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" by Emil Coleman and his Orchestra is a cheerful and upbeat tune that celebrates the beauty and charm of childhood innocence. The lyrics describe a person who, as a child, was absolutely stunning and extraordinary, and continues to be an amazing individual. The song praises the subject's beauty and talent, and acknowledges the impact they had on other people, particularly their peers. The verses mention the child's achievements, such as winning blue ribbons and impressing judges with their performance. The chorus repeats the idea that the subject must have been a beautiful baby, and that they have grown up into an equally impressive adult.

The song can be interpreted as a nostalgic look back at the past, when things were simpler and full of wonder. The child in the song embodies the innocence and charm of childhood, and the lyrics acknowledge how rare and special that is. The song also celebrates the idea of talent and success, and how those things can be nurtured and encouraged from a young age. Ultimately, the song is a playful and joyful celebration of the beauty and magic of life.

Line by Line Meaning

You must have been a beautiful baby
I can imagine that as a baby, you were very lovely and adorable.

You must have been a wonderful child
As a child, you were probably very delightful and charming.

When you were only starting to go to kindergarten
This is probably around the time you began your schooling.

I bet you drove the little boys wild
I imagine that when you were younger, you were very attractive to the boys and made them very excited.

And when it came to winning blue ribbons
I'm sure you were very successful in competitions that awarded blue ribbons.

You must have shown the other kids how
You were probably an excellent role model for other children during these competitions.

I can see the judges' eyes as they handed you the prize
I can picture the judges' admiration as they presented you with your well-deserved award.

I bet you made the cutest bow
I'm sure you were very gracious and adorable as you received your award.

Oh you must've been a beautiful baby
Once again, I imagine that as a baby, you were very lovely and adorable.

'Cause baby look at you now
You have clearly grown into an amazing and impressive person, as evidenced by who you are now.

Does your mother realize
I wonder if your mother recognizes just how incredible you are now.

The stork delivered quite a prize
It's almost as if the arrival of the stork carrying you was a really special and fortunate event.

Does your dad appreciate
I wonder if your father truly appreciates and recognizes your greatness.

That you're merely super great
You can't be just good, you are a true superstar!

The miracle of any century?
I consider you a true miracle and wonder if others feel the same way.

If they don't just send them both to me
If your parents don't fully appreciate you, then they should send you to me instead.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas William Dunn, John H. Mercer, Harry Warren

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