Shoo-Shoo Baby
Raymond Scott And His Orchestra Lyrics


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You've seen him up and down the avenue
And now he's wearin' the navy blue
She had a tear in the corner of her eye
As he said his last goodbye

Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Bye, bye, bye baby
Do-dah do-day
Your papa's off to the seven seas

Don't cry baby
Don't sigh baby
Bye, bye, bye baby
Do-dah do-day
When I come back we'll live a life of ease

Seems kinda tough now
To say goodbye this way
But papa's gotta be rough now
So that he can be sweet to you another day

Bye, bye, bye baby
Don't cry baby
Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Do-dah do-day
Your papa's off to the seven seas

(Shhh-shoo baby) Do-dah do-day
(Shhh-shoo baby) Do-dah do-day
(Shhh-shoo baby, shoo, shoo)

QUIET!!
I want a little bit o' quiet in the house, please




(She wants a little bit of quiet in the house)
So your papa's on his way to cross the seven seas
So don't you cry, oh, don't you sigh goodbye now
Shoo, shoo baby Shooo-oo-oo
Shoo, shoo my baby Shoooo
Goodbye baby, don't you cry no more
Your big tall papa's off to the seven seas

Seems kinda tough now
To say goodbye this way
But papa's gotta be rough now
So that he can be sweet to you another day

Shhhh baby, shhhh baby
Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Goodbye, goodbye
Your papa's off to the seven seas, the seven seas
Your big tall papa's off to the seven seas

Overall Meaning

The song "Shoo-Shoo Baby" by Raymond Scott and His Orchestra is a tribute to the navy during World War II. The lyrics describe a male soldier leaving his love interest behind and going off to fight in the war. The woman is said to have a tear in the corner of her eye as she says goodbye to him. The soldier advises her not to cry and assures her that when he comes back, they will live a life of ease. The song describes a tough parting but emphasizes the importance of the soldier's departure. The chorus is repetitive and catchy, with the line "Shoo, shoo, shoo baby" being repeated several times to comfort the woman left behind.


The lyrics of "Shoo-Shoo Baby" reflect the era that the song was written in. The United States was at war, and many men were being shipped off to fight in the war. The song is a reflection of the separation between soldiers and their loved ones during this time. The use of the phrase "Shoo-Shoo Baby" was slang for saying "bye bye" during this period. The song became a popular hit during WWII and was often played on the radio to cheer up soldiers and their families.


Line by Line Meaning

You've seen him up and down the avenue
You've probably seen him wandering around the city streets


And now he's wearin' the navy blue
He has joined the navy and is now wearing a navy uniform


She had a tear in the corner of her eye
She was sad and had a small amount of tears in her eyes


As he said his last goodbye
As he was leaving for his journey, he said his final farewell


Shoo, shoo, shoo baby
Please leave now, baby


Bye, bye, bye baby
Goodbye, baby


Do-dah do-day
This line does not have a clear meaning


Your papa's off to the seven seas
Your father is going on a long sea journey


Don't cry baby
Please don't cry, baby


Don't sigh baby
Please don't be sad or sigh, baby


When I come back we'll live a life of ease
When I return, we will live a comfortable and peaceful life together


Seems kinda tough now
This is hard for us right now


But papa's gotta be rough now
But I (the father) have to act tough now


So that he can be sweet to you another day
So that I (the father) can be gentle and loving to you another day


QUIET!!
Be quiet!


I want a little bit o' quiet in the house, please
I want some peace and quiet in the house, please


So don't you cry, oh, don't you sigh goodbye now
So please don't cry or be sad when saying goodbye now


Goodbye baby, don't you cry no more
Goodbye baby, please don't cry anymore


Your big tall papa's off to the seven seas
Your big and tall father is going on a sea journey


Shhhh baby, shhhh baby
Please be quiet, baby


Goodbye, goodbye
Farewell, farewell


The seven seas
Refers to the seven large bodies of water around the world




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHIL MOORE

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