Let's Misbehave
Irving Aaronson and His Commandeers Lyrics
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Can get our number
The world's in slumber
Let's misbehave
There's something wild about you child
That's so contagious
Let's be outrageous
When Adam won Eve's hand
He wouldn't stand for teasin'
He didn't care about those apples out of season
They say the Spring
Means just one thing to little lovebirds
We're not above birds
Let's misbehave
Let's misbehave
Let's misbehave
If you'd be just so sweet
And only meet your fate, dear
It would be the great event of 1928, dear
Let's misbehave
Let's misbehave
In Irving Aaronson And His Commanders's song Let's Misbehave, the singer is suggesting that they throw caution to the wind and engage in some misbehaving while they have the opportunity. The lyrics suggest that they are alone and there is no one to stop them from doing whatever they like. The world is asleep, and it's their cue to behave in a manner that is typically considered improper.
The lyrics go on to talk about the contagious and wild nature of the individual they are addressing. They urge this person to be outrageous and take advantage of the moment. The singer references the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where Adam didn't care about the consequences of eating the forbidden apple. The suggestion is that they should live in the moment and not worry about any potential negative outcomes.
The chorus repeats the invitation to misbehave, and the final lines suggest that if the person agrees to this, it would be a significant event that would stand out in 1928. The song overall is a call for living in the moment and not worrying about the potential social consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all alone, no chaperone
Can get our number
The world's in slumber
Let's misbehave
We have privacy and freedom
To do as we desire
It's a quiet night
So let's break the rules and have some fun
There's something wild about you child
That's so contagious
Let's be outrageous
Let's misbehave
You have a wild confidence
That's infectious
Let's act boldly and daringly
Let's break some norms and have a blast
When Adam won Eve's hand
He wouldn't stand for teasin'
He didn't care about those apples out of season
When Adam won Eve's love
He wouldn't tolerate hesitation or games
He didn't worry about social conventions or timing
They say the Spring
Means just one thing to little lovebirds
We're not above birds
Let's misbehave
Springtime supposedly brings love and mating for birds
But we're not inferior creatures
So let's act on our desires and break the rules
Let's misbehave
Let's misbehave
Let's break free from expectations
And have some unconventional fun
If you'd be just so sweet
And only meet your fate, dear
It would be the great event of 1928, dear
If you would just comply and behave
And accept your destiny, my love
It would be seen as a major event in society, my dear
Let's misbehave
Let's misbehave
Let's go against the grain
And enjoy a night of mischief
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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