You'd Be so Nice to Come Home To
Julie London Lyrics


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You'd be so nice to come home to
You'd be so nice by the fire
While the breeze on high sang a lullaby
You'd be all that I could desire

Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above
You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
To come home to and love

Under stars chilled by the winter
Under an August moon burning above





You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
To come home to and love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Julie London's song, "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," paint a picture of a homecoming that evokes feelings of comfort, warmth, and desire. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it perfectly captures the sentiment of what it would be like to return home to a loved one. The second line specifically references being by the fire, which adds to this feeling of coziness that is further emphasized as the lyrics mention a lullaby being sung by the high breeze.


As the lyrics continue, it becomes clear that this song is not just about coming home to a physical place, but coming home to a person. This is made explicit in the line "You'd be all that I could desire." The imagery of being "under stars chilled by the winter" or "under an August moon burning above" positions this homecoming as something universal and timeless. It is not specific to one particular moment or place, but something that people can relate to and understand regardless of their individual experiences.


Overall, the lyrics to "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" communicate a longing for warmth, comfort, and love. It is a song that captures the universal experience of wanting to return to a place and a person that feels like home.


Line by Line Meaning

You'd be so nice to come home to
It would be wonderful to return home to you after a long day out


You'd be so nice by the fire
Sitting by the fireplace with you would be an amazing experience


While the breeze on high sang a lullaby
The soothing sound of the breeze would add to the peaceful atmosphere


You'd be all that I could desire
Being with you would fulfill all my wishes and satisfy me completely


Under stars chilled by the winter
In the cold winter nights, with the stars shining above us, being with you would bring warmth and comfort


Under an August moon burning above
Even on hot summer nights, with the moon shining bright, being with you would make everything perfect


You'd be so nice, you'd be paradise
Your presence would be wonderful and ideal in every way


To come home to and love
Returning home to you and loving you would be the ultimate joy and happiness




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Written by: Cole Porter

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Comments from YouTube:

@bfm01

So under appreciated this classy lady. I have all her LP's and never grow tired of listening to them.

@tanukisan666

No one else could pull this off in this jazzy version. Julie London rocks!

@athveg34f

Wow, I can't believe that this hot, peppy jazz voice is coming from the same siren who sang Cry Me a River

@xebio6

definitely First Lady of Cool

@FugundJanina

damn, she really swings like hell !

@camcoop25

Does anyone know where I can get DVDs of the TV show Emergency -- her last paying gig? Shje wasin her fifties then and was still dead sexy.

@cercolo1

A lot of thanks to Vladimirsmartin ... she's so wonderfull !

@MarkSeibold

Can't help but to agree with ornumjc, but then we can appreciate that Diana Krall must have been influenced by Julie's great style. Thank god for great jazz singers like Diana today. And she plays a great piano too! I have seen her live twice; not to be missed ever!

@GUAlliance

Jazzy.... :P

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