Ain't Misbehavin'
Louis Armstrong & his All Stars Lyrics


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No one to talk with
All by myself
No one to walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

I know for certain
The one I love
I'm through with flirtin'
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me

I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me

I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio




Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

Overall Meaning

In Louis Armstrong & Orchestra's song Ain't Misbehavin', the singer expresses contentment in being alone and saving their love for someone special. The first verse paints a picture of loneliness, with the singer having no one to talk or walk with. However, they find happiness in being on their own and not misbehaving, possibly referring to the idea of remaining faithful and not betraying the one they love. The second verse confirms that the singer has found the one they love and is no longer interested in flirting with others. They declare that they are saving all their love for this person and no one else.


The chorus of the song compares the singer to Jack Horner, a character from a nursery rhyme who sat in a corner and ate his Christmas pie, seemingly happy to be by himself. The singer too is content to wait for their love's kisses and doesn't mind staying in rather than going out. The repetition of the chorus at the end emphasizes the singer's determination to wait and save their love for the right person.


Overall, the song's lyrics showcase the idea of exclusive love and contentment in one's own company. The use of Jack Horner's character is fitting as both the singer and Jack Horner seem to enjoy their solitude and are content in waiting for something they deem valuable.


Line by Line Meaning

No one to talk with
I have no one to converse with


All by myself
I'm alone


No one to walk with
I have no one to stroll alongside


But I'm happy on the shelf
Despite being alone, I find contentment in my solitude


Ain't misbehavin'
I'm not acting unruly


I'm savin' my love for you
I'm reserving my affection for you


I know for certain
I'm positively sure


The one I love
The person I have romantic feelings for


I'm through with flirtin'
I'm finished with playing the field


It's just you I'm thinkin' of
I only have thoughts of you


Like Jack Horner
Similar to the nursery rhyme character


In the corner
Positioned in a secluded area


Don't go nowhere
I don't venture far from my current location


What do I care?
I'm indifferent to what happens around me


Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Your kisses are worth delaying gratification for


Believe me
Trust me


I don't stay out late
I'm not often out late


Don't care to go
I'm not inclined to go out


I'm home about eight
I'm typically home around eight o'clock


Just me and my radio
I'm alone with my radio for company


Ain't misbehavin'
I'm not acting unruly


I'm savin' my love for you
I'm reserving my affection for you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDY RAZAF, FATS WALLER, HARRY BROOKS

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Per Theander

A great number from this memorable concert where Bobby Hacket's (not very long !)cornet solo is a highlight.  Beautiful sound and ideas.

oogieobanyon

Profound thanks for posting version. This is as good as it gets. Thank you.

MrKlemps

Catch the little quote from "Can't We be Friends" near the end of Jack T's solo. This was one concert I was real sorry to miss, but alas I was only three at the time.

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Wettling no. Catlett is on the session.

Lennard Passarge

Red Mars? :D

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