Pretty Baby
Harry James & Doris Day Lyrics
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You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
For you're just a baby to me.
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
You're just as sweet as you can be.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
And all the cunning things you said and did.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Pretty Baby of mine.
In Harry James and Doris Day's song "Pretty Baby," the singer teases the titular baby figure while also showing love and affection for them. The lyrics suggest that the singer views the object of their affection as youthful and innocent, with "baby talk and baby walk and curly hair." They also allude to the idea that the baby figure was once an actual baby, with mention of their mother and childhood antics.
The repetition of "Pretty Baby" throughout the song serves to reinforce the idea of the baby figure's beauty and charm. The singer seems to be reveling in the joy and innocence that the baby figure brings to their life, and it's clear that they hold a special place in the singer's heart. The final verse puts the relationship in a familial context, with the singer expressing a desire to be the baby's sister, brother, dad, and mother.
Overall, "Pretty Baby" is a sweet, innocent love song that celebrates the joy and beauty of youth and innocence. The lyrics are playful and lighthearted, but there's a sense of deep affection and care that underlies the teasing.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me why I'm always teasing you,
You're curious why I playfully jest with you,
You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
You dislike it when I refer to you as Pretty Baby;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
I believed that you found it pleasing
For you're just a baby to me.
Because as I see it, you're still a little baby.
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Those cute little indentations on your face and innocent look in your eyes, they're both quite charming.
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
When you talk and walk, you do it in this sweet, childish way, and your curly hair adds to the whole image.
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
Every time you smile that adorable, innocent smile, it makes everything worth it.
You're just as sweet as you can be.
You are incredibly wonderful, just as sweet as you can be.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
According to your mother, you were the most adorable child.
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
It's no surprise that I'm mad about you as well, my dear.
And all the cunning things you said and did.
All those clever and charming things you did and said.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
I enjoy reminiscing fondly about all of those moments.
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
Just like Peter Pan, it appears that you will remain forever young.
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
To me, you'll always be the same delectable, clever, innocent little baby.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
It's why I know that I'll love you the most out of everyone else.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Everyone adores a baby, which is why I'm so in love with you.
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
Oh, my gorgeous Pretty Baby.
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
I'd love to play the roles of your sister, brother, father, and mother, all wrapped up in one.
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
My pretty, pretty baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
Please, won't you come let me hold you in my arms and love you like a child.
And we'll cuddle all the time.
We can cuddle, snuggle, and hold each other close all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Oh, I desire a loving childlike person, and you might as well be that for me.
Pretty Baby of mine.
My pretty baby, my dearest dream come true.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARDS, RODGERS
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