The series stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, a legendary country music superstar, whose stardom begins fading. Her producers offer her a joint tour with the up-and-comer Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere), the young and sexy future of country music. But both singers are pursuing their goals. Juliette wants to take the place of Rayna. Rayna thinks that a few songs written by talented author Scarlett O'Connor (Clare Bowen) will help to revive her success. Rayna's father is Lamar Wyatt (Powers Boothe), a powerful politician in Nashville, who forced her to marry Teddy Conrad (Eric Close), who lives on her money.
Baby It's Cold Outside
Nashville Cast Lyrics
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I've got to go away - baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - beautiful, what's your hurry?
Father will be pacing the floor - listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - beautiful, please don't hurry
The neighbors might think - baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - no cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no - mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - what's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - baby don't hold out
Ah, but it's cold outside
I've got to get home - oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - it's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - thrill when you touch my hand
Why don't you see - how can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - if you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - get over that hold out
Ah, but it's cold outside
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
The song Baby It's Cold Outside by Nashville Cast is a duet between two characters, one of whom wants to leave and the other who is trying to convince them to stay. The song features call and response-type lyrics during which the first character mentions reasons to leave while the other tries to persuade them to stay. The first character insists that they have to leave because of the cold weather and the fact that they have other obligations, such as their parents worrying about them. The second character then tries to offer reasons to stay, such as putting on records and having another drink.
The song has been interpreted in a controversial manner by some people as being about an uncomfortable situation involving sexual coercion. However, others argue that the song's lyrics can be viewed in the context of the time period in which it was written, the 1940s. During that time, women were not supposed to be seen as "loose," and so the song's lyrics can be seen as a way of a woman giving excuses to her parents for why she can't stay out late. If she were to give in to her desires for the man, she would be seen as a "bad girl" who can't resist temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
I really can't stay - baby it's cold outside
I would love to stay, but since it's very cold outside, I'm not sure if I should.
I've got to go away - baby it's cold outside
I need to leave, but the cold weather makes it hard for me to go.
This evening has been - been hoping that you'd drop in
I've had a lovely time with you, and I was hoping you'd come over tonight.
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
You're so delightful to be with, and your hands are so cold that I'll warm them up by holding them.
My mother will start to worry - beautiful, what's your hurry?
My mother will start to worry if I don't get home soon, but please don't rush off just yet.
Father will be pacing the floor - listen to the fireplace roar
My father will be worried about me, but it's nice to just relax and enjoy the cozy warmth of the fireplace.
So really I'd better scurry - beautiful, please don't hurry
I should probably go, but there's no reason to rush you. Stay a bit longer if you'd like.
Maybe just a half a drink more - put some records on while I pour
I'll have just a little more to drink, and then we can enjoy some music while I pour us another drink.
The neighbors might think - baby, it's bad out there
The people around us might misunderstand our situation and think we're doing something wrong.
Say, what's in this drink? - no cabs to be had out there
I'm starting to feel strange, and I hope there aren't any issues getting a ride home.
I wish I knew how - your eyes are like starlight now
I'm not exactly sure what's going on, but I'm admiring the way your eyes look right now.
To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I want to stop feeling so strange, and I think I can do that by helping you with your hat and admiring your attractive hairdo.
I ought to say no, no, no - mind if I move in closer?
It seems like I should resist, but I can't help wanting to move closer to you and get more comfortable.
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - what's the sense in hurting my pride?
I want to make it clear that I did try to stop myself from getting closer to you, even though I don't see the point in continuing to resist.
I really can't stay - baby don't hold out
I know I shouldn't stay, but please don't try to persuade me to leave.
Ah, but it's cold outside
It really is very cold outside, which is making it hard for me to make up my mind about whether to stay or go.
I've got to get home - oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
I really do need to leave, because if I don't, you'll freeze from the cold.
Say, lend me your coat - it's up to your knees out there
Could I borrow your coat to keep me warm, since it's so long that it will keep me well-protected from the cold?
You've really been grand - thrill when you touch my hand
You've been wonderful company, and I'm thrilled every time you touch my hand.
Why don't you see - how can you do this thing to me?
I don't understand why you're doing this to me, making it so hard to leave when I need to go home.
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - think of my life long sorrow
If I stay, people will talk about it tomorrow, and it could lead to so many problems in my life.
At least there will be plenty implied - if you caught pneumonia and died
Even if we don't do anything wrong, people will just assume that we did, and it could cause me a lot of trouble.
I really can't stay - get over that hold out
I understand that you're trying to persuade me to stay, but it's just not possible for me to do so.
Ah, but it's cold outside
It really is just so cold outside, and I wish I didn't have to go, but I do.
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
I'm saying goodbye to you, but we both know how cold it is outside, and it's not easy to leave.
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
One last reminder of how cold it is outside, as I say goodbye.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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