In The Mood
Glenn Miller and the Andrews Sisters 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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@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458
Mr. What-ya-call-em what you doin' tonight -
Hope you're in the mood because I'm feeling just right !!
How's about a corner with a table for two
Where the music's mellow in some gay rendezvous ....
There's no chance romancin' with a blue attitude ..
You got to do some dancin' to get in the mood .....
Sister What-ya-call-em that's a kindly idea -
Something swing-a-dilla would be good to my ear
Ev'rybody must agree the dancin' has charm
When you have the certain one you love in your arms
Steppin' out with you will be a sweet interlude
A builder-up with that will put me in the mood ....
In the mood - that's it I got it
In the mood - your ear will spot it !!
In the mood - oh, what a hot hit !!
Be alive and get the jive
You've got to learn how -
Hep, hep, hep - hep like a hepper ....
Pep, pep, pep - hot as a pepper ....
Step, step, step - step like a stepper -
We're muggin' and huggin'
We're in the mood now !!
Mr. What-ya-call-em all you needed was fun ....
You can see the wonders that this evenin' has done ...
Your feet were so heavy 'til they hardly could move -
Now they're light as feathers and you're right in the groove
You were only hungry for some musical food -
You're positively, absolutely in the mood !!
Sister What-ya-call-em I'm indebted to you ...
It all goes to show what good influence can do
Never felt so happy and so fully alive ....
Seems that jammin' jumpin' is a powerful jive -
Swingeroo is giving me a new attitude
My heart is full of rhythm and I'm in the mood !!
In the mood that's it 'cause I got it and I'm -
In the mood your ear will spot it when you're -
In the mood bobbity bop a diddly-bop-a-bop-a ....
Be alive and get the jive
You've got to learn how -
Hep, hep, hep, you're hep like a hepper full of -
Pep, pep, pep, you're hot as a pepper and you -
Step, step, step, step step like a stepper ....
We're muggin' and now we're huggin' ...
'Cause we're in the mood .....
@alionabel
Mr. What-ya-call-em what you doin' tonight
Hope you're in the mood because I'm feeling just right
How's about a corner with a table for two
Where the music's mellow in some gay rendezvous
There's no chance romancin' with a blue attitude
You got to do some dancin' to get in the mood
Sister What-ya-call-em that's a kindly idea
Something swing-a-dilla would be good to my ear
Ev'rybody must agree the dancin' has charm
When you have the certain one you love in your arms
Steppin' out with you will be a sweet interlude
A builder-up with that will put me in the mood
In the mood - that's it I got it
In the mood - your ear will spot it
In the mood - oh, what a hot hit
Be alive and get the jive
You've got to learn how
Hep, hep, hep - hep like a hepper
Pep, pep, pep - hot as a pepper
Step, step, step - step like a stepper
We're muggin' and huggin'
We're in the mood now
Mr. What-ya-call-em all you needed was fun
You can see the wonders that this evenin' has done
Your feet were so heavy 'til they hardly could move
Now they're light as feathers and you're right in the groove
You were only hungry for some musical food
You're positively, absolutely in the mood
Sister What-ya-call-em I'm indebted to you
It all goes to show what good influence can do
Never felt so happy and so fully alive
Seems that jammin' jumpin' is a powerful jive
Swingeroo is giving me a new attitude
My heart is full of rhythm and I'm in the mood
In the mood that's it 'cause I got it and I'm
In the mood your ear will spot it when you're
In the mood bobbity bop a diddly-bop-a-bop-a
Be alive and get the jive
You've got to learn how
Hep, hep, hep, you're hep like a hepper full of
Pep, pep, pep, you're hot as a pepper and you
Step, step, step, step step like a stepper
We're muggin' and now we're huggin'
'Cause we're in the mood
@Grimpy970
I'm gonna make an attempt at writing down the lyrics.
Here we go:
Mister what-ya-call-em what you doin' tonight
Hope you're in the mood because I'm feeling just right
How's about a corner with a table for two
Where the music's mellow in some gay rendezvous
There's no chance romancin' with a blue attitude
You got to do some dancin' to get in the mood
Sister What-ya-call-em that's a kindly idea
Something swing-a-dilla would be good to my ear
Ev'rybody must agree that dancin' has charm
When you have the certain one you love in your arms
Steppin' out with you will be a sweet interlude
A builder-up with that will put me in the mood
In the mood - that's it I got it
In the mood - your ear will spot it
In the mood - oh, what a hot hit
Be alive and get the jive
You've got to learn how
Hep, hep, hep - hep like a hepper
Pep, pep, pep - hot as a pepper
Step, step, step - step like a stepper
We're muggin' and huggin'
We're in the mood now
Mr. What-ya-call-em all you needed was fun
You can see the wonders that this evenin' has done
Your feet were so heavy 'til they hardly could move
Now they're light as feathers and you're right in the groove
You were only hungry for some musical food
You're positively, absolutely in the mood
Sister What-ya-call-em I'm indebted to you
It all goes to show what good influence can do
Never felt so happy and so fully alive
Seems that jammin' jumpin' is a powerful jive
Swingeroo is giving me a new attitude
My heart is full of rhythm and I'm in the mood
In the mood that's it 'cause I got it and I'm
In the mood your ear will spot it when you're
In the mood bobbity bop a diddly-bop-a-bop-a
Be alive and get the jive
You've got to learn how
Hep, hep, hep, you're hep like a hepper full of
Pep, pep, pep, you're hot as a pepper and you
Step, step, step, step step like a stepper
We're muggin'
and now we're huggin'
'Cause we're in the mood!
@georgelaconga1493
Mr. Whatchacallim, whatcha doin’ tonight?
Hope you’re in the mood, because I’m feelin’ just right!
How’s about a corner with a table for two?
Where the music’s mellow and some gay rendezvous!
There’s no chance romancin’ with a blue attitude!
You’ve got to do some dancin’ to get in the mood!
Sister Whatchacallim that’s a timely idea!
Something swing-a-dilla would be good to my ear!
Everybody must agree that dancin’ has charms,
When you have that certain one you love in your arms!
Steppin’ out with you will be a sweet interlude!
Oh builder up for that would put me in the mood!
In the mood!
That’s it!
I got it!
In the mood!
Your ear will spot it!
In the mood!
Oh what a hot hit!
Be alive
And get the jive,
You’ve got to learn how!
Hep-hep-hep!
Hep like a hepper!
Pep-pep-pep!
Hot as a pepper!
Step-step-step!
Step like a stepper!
From muggin’ to huggin’
We’re in the mood now!
Mr. Watchacallim, All you needed was fun!
You can see the wonders that this evening has done!
Your feet were so heavy, till they hardly could move!
Now they’re light as feathers and you’re right in the groove!
You were only hungry for some musical food!
You’re positively absolutely in the mood!
Sister watchacallim, I’m indebted to you!
It all goes to show what good a new hit could do!
Never felt so happy and so fully alive!
It seems that jammin’ jumpin’ is a powerful jive!
Swing-a-roo has given me a new attitude!
My heart is full of rhythm and I’m in the mood!
In the mood!
That’s it!
‘Cause I got it!
And I’m…
In the mood!
Your ear will spot it!
When you’re…
In the mood!
Babababadilibidibababobo
Be alive
And get the jive,
You’ve got to learn how!
Hep-hep-hep!
You’re Hep like a hepper!
Full of…
Pep-pep-pep!
You’re hot as a pepper!
And you Step-step-step!
Step, step like a stepper!
From muggin’,
And now we’re huggin’
“Cause we’re in the mood!
@maatre1584
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
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"
@kurtsalm2155
I always thought In The Mood was just an instrumental. It's great to hear these delightful lyrics!
@alleycat-oy5kv
Me too, by Glenn Miller.
@Stonewall1861
Thank you for this wonderful song. These ladies were great.❤❤❤
@1962Jivatone
They were, worth checking out The Boswell Sisters too... 'The Music Goes Round' is fantastic!
@imanim4844
I freaking love the Andrews Sisters! Obsessed with 40s music 😍 this might be my favorite by them
@PU8698
This cover version by the Andrews Sisters was released in 1953.
@rosierennie5867
This was written by Glenn Miller. It wasn't a song for a long time
@franciscoprazzio225prazzio
If you were born in the late 1930s, and early 1940s, This would have been the song you would have listened to in your childhood, and teen years.
@1945biged1
I met two of these gals at a club called Martini's in San Antonio back in the late 70's. The guy that owned the club had been a big shot in Military clubs back in the 50's and they came in to visit with Shady. I was honored to meet them.
@T_Dev69
That must’ve been so cool! How were they?