Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velv… Read Full Bio ↴Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician, known for his jazz singing. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, a drummer, an actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He co-wrote the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" (also known as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") with Bob Wells.

Lil' Darlin'
Mel Torme Lyrics

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Don't need no palace paved with gold
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

Lil' darlin' may not be as pretty

As some other gals you can see
But my lil' darlin' only loves me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mel Torme's song Lil' Darlin' depict a man who values love and companionship over material wealth and superficial beauty. He sings that he doesn't need a palace paved with gold or more money than banks can hold, as those things cannot compare to the love he receives from his sweet lil' darlin'. When he is in need of love, his lil' darlin' provides it, and it is something that he cannot get enough of.

The second verse of the song further emphasizes the man's disinterest in superficiality. He is not impressed by glamorous sights or by chasing after other women at night. While his lil' darlin' may not be conventionally pretty compared to other women, he claims that she loves him unconditionally, and that is worth more than physical appearance or temporary thrills.

Overall, the lyrics to Lil' Darlin' are a celebration of love and the importance of finding someone who loves you for who you are. The song's melody and Torme's smooth vocals add to the mood of the lyrics, creating a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't need no palace paved with gold
I don't require a luxurious palace made of gold

Don't need more cash than banks can hold
I don't need more money than banks can hold

When I get to feelin' a feelin'
Whenever I have a certain feeling

For something there ain't too much of
For something that's hard to come by

My sweet lil' darlin' gives me her love
My sweet and loving partner provides me with affection

Don't catch me chasin' round at night
I don't go out chasing things at night

I'm not impressed by glamor sights
I am not amazed by glamorous sights

Lil' darlin' may not be as pretty
My beloved may not be as attractive as others

As some other gals you can see
As some of the other women you can find

But my lil' darlin' only loves me
But my dear only loves me

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEAL HEFTI

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These lyrics of the original song " Lil' Darling " by Neil Hefti -music & lyrics by Jon Hendricks 1957 , were rewritten by Bart Howard in 1959