In The Mood
Glenn Miller & Benny Goodman Lyrics
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What a pair o' lips, I'd like to try 'em for size
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me"
Hope he tells me maybe, what a wing it will be
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
First I held him lightly and we started to dance
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
There's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
In the mood, that's what he told me
In the mood, and when he told me
In the mood, my heart was skippin'
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now"
In the mood for all his kissin'
In the mood his crazy lovin'
In the mood what I was missin'
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now"
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
Who's the lovin' daddy with the beautiful eyes
What a pair o' lips, I'd like to try 'em for size
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me"
Hope he tells me maybe, what a wing it will be
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
First I held him lightly and we started to dance
Then I held him tightly what a dreamy romance
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
It's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
The lyrics to Glenn Miller & The Andrews Sisters' "In The Mood" describe a woman who is drawn to a man with beautiful eyes and lips, and endeavors to seduce him. She starts off with a polite invitation to dance, and as their dance progresses, she asks him to share the moonlight and kisses with her. The man reciprocates her advances, and they both admit to being "in the mood" for romance.
The song's sexual undertones are thinly veiled but it's essential to remind ourselves that the cultural and linguistic context surrounding this song was much different when it was written in 1939. During this era, societal restrictions on public expression of sexuality were far more restrictive, which motivated songwriters to use innuendos to convey erotic themes.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat celebration of flirtation and sexual attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's the lovin' daddy with the beautiful eyes
Who is the attractive man with captivating eyes?
What a pair o' lips, I'd like to try 'em for size
His lips look enticing, and I wonder what it would feel like to kiss them.
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me"
I will ask him if he wants to dance with me using a flirty nickname.
Hope he tells me maybe, what a wing it will be
I hope he agrees, and we will have a great time together.
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
I asked him politely if I could interrupt him.
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
He asked me not to delay, as he was already in the mood for something fun.
First I held him lightly and we started to dance
We began dancing, and I held him gently at first.
Then I held him tightly what a dreamy romance
As we danced, I held him closer and tighter, and it felt like a romantic dream.
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
I told him the time, and it was almost 3 a.m.
There's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
I suggested that we enjoy the moonlit night together.
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
He warned me that it would be impolite to keep his lips waiting when he was already in the mood.
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
He was referring to his lips, which were ready for a kiss and did not want to wait.
In the mood, that's what he told me
He confirmed that he was in the mood for something exciting.
In the mood, and when he told me
He told me he was in the mood, and I felt a rush of excitement.
In the mood, my heart was skippin'
I was thrilled to hear he was in the mood, and my heart raced with anticipation.
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now"
I quickly agreed and told him I was in the mood, too.
In the mood for all his kissin'
I was in the mood to experience all his kisses.
In the mood his crazy lovin'
I wanted to feel his passionate love as we were both in the mood.
In the mood what I was missin'
I felt like I had been missing out on the fun until now, and I was eager to be in the mood.
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Written by: Joe Garland
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@notdodger1238
Glenn Miller bought a hotdog for my grandad when he was 9
@danithegreatest
well that's just wholesome :)
@notdodger1238
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@simonemastroianni1985
seriously ? ahahah nice :)
@notdodger1238
Simone Mastroianni Yh hehe, he died last week and I only found out now
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@leirex_1
bOrN iN tHe WrOnG gEnErAtIoN
NAH
I am born in the right generation because I get to enjoy this and all the other bangers from throughout history up to the present day.
@jesucristodenazaret.
Amén to you good sir
@kennarajora6532
Same with technology, and movies, and all the other stuff too.
@Skizy69
ooh, I like that! Thank you for your wise words