Ain't Misbehavin'
Luis Arcaraz and His Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics of Luis Arcaraz and His Orchestra's song "Ain't Misbehavin" describe a person who is alone, but content with saving their love for a particular person. The opening lines of "No one to talk with, all by myself, no one to walk with, but I'm happy on the shelf" highlight the lonely state of the singer, but they do not feel the need to find company because they have someone in mind. The refrain of "Ain't Misbehavin," emphasizes the singer's discipline and his/her ability to stay faithful, "I'm savin' my love for you."

In the second stanza, the singer affirms their commitment to the person they love, "I know for certain, the one I love, I'm through with flirtin', it's just you I'm thinkin' of." The singer goes on to say how they do not care about being in public, as long as they have something to look forward to. The verse continues with "Like Jack Horner in the corner, don't go nowhere, what do I care?" which is an allusion to the nursery rhyme about Little Jack Horner sitting in a corner eating his Christmas pie, indicating that the singer is fine with staying inside, as long as they know their love is worth waiting for.

The final verse ends with the singer stating how they do not stay out late or care to be out late. Instead, they prefer to be home listening to the radio, waiting for their lover. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing how the singer is staying disciplined out of love.