A great 20th century musician\arranger\conductor. His arrangements and orc… Read Full Bio ↴A great 20th century musician\arranger\conductor. His arrangements and orchestral backing were used on the great Frank Sinatra albums starting with "Songs for swingin' lovers" in the 50's. A very modest man, his remuneration for the Sinatra works were only those of a session musician, improving only when Nat King Cole insisted Capitol records pay him the full entitlement. Very highly regarded amongst musicians and his many fans worldwide.

Walkin' My Baby Back Home
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra Lyrics

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Gee, man, it's great after bein' out late
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

Walkin' my baby back home

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 powder all over my vest

After I kinda straighten my tie
She has to borrow my comb
Oh, one kiss and then I continue again
Walkin' my baby back home

C'mon, baby

She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
Outside of her house 'til 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 the barbecue stand
Right from her doorway we roam
Eats and then it's a pleasure again
Walkin' my baby back home
Talkin' my baby back home

I'm lovin' my baby, walkin' my baby back home
I don't mean walkin' my baby back home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra describe a romantic evening spent walking with a loved one. The singer expresses joy in being able to walk his baby back home after a night out, enjoying the simple pleasure of being together in nature. The image of walking arm in arm over meadows and farms conveys a sense of intimacy and closeness between the couple.

As they walk, the singer and his baby engage in harmonizing songs or reciting poems, creating a sense of shared experience and connection. The mention of owls giving the singer "the eye" adds a playful and whimsical touch to the scene. This moment of walking together becomes a special time for the couple to bond and enjoy each other's company.

The lyrics also highlight tender moments between the singer and his baby, such as when she snuggles her head on his chest and they share affectionate gestures. The mention of her talcum powder getting on his vest and her borrowing his comb symbolize the small, everyday moments that make up a loving relationship. These details add a sense of realism and charm to the narrative.

The song concludes with the singer expressing his love for his baby and the joy he feels in walking her back home. Despite the obstacles they may face, such as her fear of the dark or the need to dry her tears, the act of walking hand in hand and spending time together brings them happiness. Overall, the lyrics convey a sweet and romantic portrayal of a couple enjoying a simple yet meaningful evening together.

Line by Line Meaning

Gee, man, it's great after bein' out late
Wow, it feels amazing after staying out late

Walkin' my baby back home
Taking my baby home on a walk

Arm in arm over meadow and farm
Walking closely together through fields and farms

Walkin' my baby back home
Accompanying my baby on the way home

We go 'long harmonizing a song
We sing together in harmony while walking

Or I'm recitin' a poem
Or I'm sharing a poem with her

Owls go by and they give me the eye
Owls pass by and watch us

Walkin' my baby back home
Walking my baby back home

We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
We take a break, she smiles at me

And snuggles her head on my chest
She rests her head on my chest

We start in to pet and that's when I get
We start to show affection and that's when I get

Her talcum powder all over my vest
Her talcum powder ends up on my vest

After I kinda straighten my tie
After fixing my tie a bit

She has to borrow my comb
She needs to use my comb

Oh, one kiss and then I continue again
After a kiss, we continue walking

Walkin' my baby back home
Accompanying my baby on the walk back home

C'mon, baby
Let's go, baby

She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
She's scared of the dark, so I wait outside her house until it's light

Outside of her house 'til it's light
From outside her house until dawn

She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry
She warns that she'll cry if I attempt to kiss her

I dry her tears all through the night
I comfort her and dry her tears all night

Hand in hand to the barbecue stand
Holding hands as we walk to the barbecue stand

Right from her doorway we roam
We wander from her doorstep

Eats and then it's a pleasure again
Eating together and enjoying the time

Walkin' my baby back home
Walking my baby back home

Talkin' my baby back home
Chatting with my baby on the way back home

I'm lovin' my baby, walkin' my baby back home
I love my baby, and I'm walking her back home

I don't mean walkin' my baby back home
I'm not just physically walking her home, but also emotionally and lovingly accompanying her

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk

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