Walkin' My Baby Back Home
Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Lyrics
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Walkin' my baby back home
Arm in arm over meadow and farm
Walkin' my baby back home
We go 'long harmonizing a song
Or I'm recitin' a poem
Owls go by and they give me the eye
We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
And snuggles her head on my chest
We start in to pet and that's when I get
Her talcum all over my vest
After I kinda straighten my tie
She has to borrow my comb
Once kiss then I continue again
Walkin' my baby back home
She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
Outside of her door till it's light
She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry
I dry her tears all through the night
Hand in hand to a barbecue stand
Right from her doorway we roam
Eats and then it's a pleasure again
Walkin' my baby
Talkin' my baby
Lovin' my baby
I don't mean maybe
Walkin' my baby back home
The song "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" is a gentle and romantic tune that portrays a couple's walk back home after a late night of enjoyment. Nat King Cole's smooth vocals and the playful melody of the tune capture the essence of young love are perfectly portrayed in the lyrics of the song. The song begins by stating how great it feels to be home after a late night of fun, and the joy of walking his beloved partner back home. The phrase "arm in arm over meadow and farm" depicts a peaceful, serene image of the couple walking down a country road, hand in hand.
As they walk, they hum a tune together or sometimes, the singer recites a poem. The phrase "owls go by and give me the eye" indicates that the nocturnal animals are watching them or probably teasing them, lending a whimsical, humorous touch. They take a small break to cuddle, and the singer talks about how he gets talcum powder all over his vest, which is an indication of how close they are.
The song also talks about a magical moment of holding hands while enjoying a barbecue, and the singer affectionately talks about holding, walking, talking, and loving her baby, which means there is a genuine and big tendency to spend their lives together.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, it's great after bein' out late
I feel wonderful after being out late and now I am walking my baby back home.
Arm in arm over meadow and farm
We are walking while holding each other's arms and enjoying nature's beauty.
We go 'long harmonizing a song
We sing a song together and it sounds great.
Or I'm recitin' a poem
Or I am reciting a poem for her and she is enjoying it.
Owls go by and they give me the eye
As we are walking, we see owls flying by and looking at us.
We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
We take a break, and she smiles at me, making me feel happy.
And snuggles her head on my chest
She rests her head on my chest, showing affection.
We start in to pet and that's when I get
We start cuddling, and that's when she leaves her talcum powder all over my vest.
Her talcum all over my vest
Her talcum powder is all over my vest now.
After I kinda straighten my tie
I tidy up my appearance by straightening my tie.
She has to borrow my comb
She needs to use my comb to comb her hair.
Once kiss then I continue again
We share a quick kiss and then resume walking.
She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
She's scared of the dark, so I can't leave her until it's light outside.
Outside of her door till it's light
I stay outside her door until it's light outside.
She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry
She tells me not to kiss her, or she'll start crying.
I dry her tears all through the night
I comfort her, wiping her tears all night long.
Hand in hand to a barbecue stand
We hold hands and go to a barbecue stand.
Right from her doorway we roam
We go to the stand directly from her house.
Eats and then it's a pleasure again
We eat together and then start walking again, feeling happy.
Walkin' my baby
I am walking with my girl.
Talkin' my baby
We are talking and sharing our thoughts.
Lovin' my baby
I love and care for her.
I don't mean maybe
I am certain of my love for her.
Walkin' my baby back home
I am taking her back to her home.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk
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