Ain't Misbehavin'
North Star Jazz Ensemble Lyrics


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No one to talk with
All by myself
No one to walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

I know for certain
The one I love
I'm through with flirtin'
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me

I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me

I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio




Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to North Star Jazz Ensemble's version of "Ain't Misbehavin'" tell the story of a person who is alone, but still content in their solitude because they are saving their love for a specific person. The first verse sets the scene of being alone with no one to talk to or walk with, but the person is happy on their own. The second verse confirms that the person is not interested in anyone else and is only thinking of their love interest. The lines "It's just you I'm thinkin' of / Ain't misbehavin' / I'm savin' my love for you" convey a sense of loyalty and commitment.


The lyrics compare the singer to Jack Horner, a nursery rhyme character who sat in a corner eating a pie ("Like Jack Horner / In the corner / Don't go nowhere / What do I care?"). They are content to patiently wait for their love interest to come to them, and the anticipation of their kisses is worth the wait. The final lines of the song state that the person doesn't stay out late or go out much, preferring instead to be home listening to the radio, but they are still committed to saving their love for their special someone.


Overall, the lyrics to "Ain't Misbehavin'" convey a sense of devotion and patience in love. The singer is content to wait for their love interest and is not interested in anyone else. They are comfortable in their solitude and are dedicated to their commitment to their love interest.


Line by Line Meaning

No one to talk with
I have no one to converse with


All by myself
I'm alone


No one to walk with
There's no one to stroll alongside


But I'm happy on the shelf
Even though I'm alone, I am content with myself


Ain't misbehavin'
I'm not causing any trouble


I'm savin' my love for you
I'm reserving my love for you alone


I know for certain
I'm positive


The one I love
My lover


I'm through with flirtin'
I'm done with flirting


It's just you I'm thinkin' of
I'm only thinking of you


Like Jack Horner
Similar to Jack Horner


In the corner
Sitting in a corner


Don't go nowhere
Not going anywhere


What do I care?
I don't care


Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Your kisses are valuable and I'm happy to wait for them


Believe me
Trust me


I don't stay out late
I don't stay out late at night


Don't care to go
I'm not interested in going out


I'm home about eight
I'm usually home by 8 pm


Just me and my radio
I'm alone with my radio


Ain't misbehavin'
I'm not causing any trouble


I'm savin' my love for you
I'm reserving my love for you alone




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Written by: Andy Razaf, Fats Waller, Harry Brooks

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