Ain't Misbehavin'
Robson & Jerome 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 song "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Robson & Jerome is a classic tune about dedication and love. The lyrics describe a person who is content being alone and waiting patiently for the one they love. The first verse speaks about this person's solitary state, mentioning that they have no one to talk or walk with. However, they declare that they are happy on their own and are not misbehaving. The line "savine my love for you" is repeated throughout the song, indicating that this person only has eyes for one person, and they are dedicated to that love.


The second verse solidifies the idea that the person has already found the one they love, and they are no longer interested in flirting around. They express that they are only thinking of this one person and continue to reiterate that they are not "misbehaving." The line "Like Jack Horner in the corner, don't go nowhere, what do I care?" indicates that the person is content to wait for their love and doesn't mind being alone.


The final verse talks about the person's habits and lifestyle. They don't stay out late and prefer to be home listening to their radio. This reinforces the idea that this person is content being on their own as long as they have their love to wait for.


The song has a mellow, jazzy feel to it, which adds to its classic charm. The lyrics are simple but effective in conveying the idea of steadfast love and devotion. The song has become a staple in jazz and pop music and has been covered by many artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

No one to talk with
I don't have anybody to converse with


All by myself
I am alone without the company of anyone


No one to walk with
I don't have anyone to accompany me in my stroll


But I'm happy on the shelf
I'm content being by myself and don't feel the need for any company


Ain't misbehavin'
I am not indulging in any wrongful activity that might jeopardize our relationship


I'm savin' my love for you
I am preserving my love for you and you alone


I know for certain
I am confident and sure of what I say


The one I love
The only person that I love is you


I'm through with flirtin'
I have abandoned my flirtatious ways and have committed myself to you


It's just you I'm thinkin' of
I have you in my thoughts and am constantly thinking about you


Like Jack Horner
Like Jack Horner from the nursery rhyme, who sat in a corner


In the corner
I sit by myself in a corner


Don't go nowhere
I have no desire to go anywhere because I am satisfied with my present situation


What do I care?
I am not concerned about anything else as long as I have your love


Your kisses are worth waitin' for
I am willing to wait for your affection and kisses because they mean so much to me


Believe me
Trust me, I am sincere in my love and fidelity towards you


I don't stay out late
I don't stay out late at night because it might lead to temptation or suspicion


Don't care to go
I am not interested in going anywhere or doing anything else except for being with you


I'm home about eight
I usually come back home by 8 o'clock because that's all the time I need with my radio by my side


Just me and my radio
I am content with my own company and the sound of my radio


Ain't misbehavin'
I am not straying away from my loyalty and dedication to you


I'm savin' my love for you
I am reserving all of my love and affection for you and no one else




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Fats Waller, Harry Brooks

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Comments from YouTube:

margaret gould

Love these two made a great team

Reiji Minato

The best comedy-drama duo out there!

Nelida Rosa Bernal

Amo,amo a este hombre.SOÑADO

Stephen Harris

THEY SO cool AND I wish they come back

Anastasia Ozerova

Miss them too :( But I think both Jerome and Robson are embarrassed about their time in Robson and Jerome as a duo commercially. Especially Jerome. Robson seems to be a better singer as evidenced by his 2002 album, but it seems to me he too is done with singing

Coco Jo

I’ll miss behave with Jerome ❤️

Coco Jo

Love Jerome ❤️👍

Susan Chace

Could watch that blond allllllllll day.

MarshyMoo

Bron plays the sax!!?

Susan Chace

Jerome is sooooooo cool in soooooooo many ways! What a hunk!

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