Lil' Darlin'
Marty Paich/Mel Tormé Lyrics
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Don't need more cash than banks can hold
When I get to feelin' a feelin'
For something there ain't too much of
My sweet lil' darlin' gives me her love
Don't catch me chasin' round at night
I'm not impressed by glamor sights
As some other gals you can see
But my lil' darlin' only loves me
The lyrics to Marty Paich/Mel Tormé's "Lil' Darlin'" speak of the singer's contentment with the love of his sweetheart. He emphasizes his lack of desire for material wealth and extravagant riches, stating that he only needs the love of his partner to feel complete. The lyrics also express a disdain for the superficialities of the world, choosing instead to appreciate the simple and genuine love that he shares with his sweetheart. The singer expresses his loyalty to his lover, stating that no other woman can compare to her, regardless of physical appearance.
In many ways, "Lil' Darlin'" is an ode to genuine and sincere love, where contentment is found in the simplicity of life, and the love shared between two people. The song speaks to the idea that true happiness cannot be bought or acquired through material means but is rather found in the purity of love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't need no palace paved with gold
I don't require a grand and lavish abode made out of precious metal
Don't need more cash than banks can hold
I don't need an excessive amount of money that exceeds the capacity of banks to store it
When I get to feelin' a feelin'
Whenever I experience a particular emotion
For something there ain't too much of
For something that is scarce or uncommon
My sweet lil' darlin' gives me her love
My beloved partner shares her affection and devotion with me
Don't catch me chasin' round at night
I don't waste my time running around at night
I'm not impressed by glamor sights
I am not enticed by flashy or attractive visuals
Lil' darlin' may not be as pretty
My darling may not possess as much physical beauty
As some other gals you can see
As some other women who are visible to you
But my lil' darlin' only loves me
But my beloved partner's love and devotion is solely for me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LE FRIANT, FREDERIC CHRIST POULET
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