Hey Baby
Rosemary Clooney / Duke Ellington And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Hey baby
I've got some talk for you
You'll find sweet thing with a good look
As I've got some talk for

Hey baby
You're just the type to bring
Out my attributes and my good looks
My daily ev'rything

Just take a night like this
Or any night at all
It's a good night for me to call

A lovely night of bliss
On any cloud of white
Just sittin' and watching
The blues go by

Hey baby
What can the number be
That makes your telephone ring
I've got some talk for you

Just take a night like this
Or any night at all
It's a good night for me to call

A lovely night of bliss
On any cloud of white
Just sittin' and watching
The blues go by

Hey baby
What can the number be
That makes your telephone ring
I've got some talk-
Hey baby,
C'mon an' talk to me
C'mon baby, don't be mean
Yes, baby-




Yes, baby-
Yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hey Baby" by Rosemary Clooney/Ellington are flirtatious and playful, with the singer expressing their attraction to the addressee. The song begins with the singer telling the addressee that they have some "talk" for them, setting the tone for what is essentially a pick-up line. The singer then goes on to compliment the addressee, telling them that they are the "type" to bring out their best qualities and make them look good. They then ask the addressee for their phone number so that they can continue the conversation and pursue a romantic relationship.


The lyrics of the song rely heavily on the idea of a romantic night, with the singer telling the addressee that any evening would be a good one for their call. The image of sitting on a "cloud of white" and watching the blues go by is a romantic and dreamy one, emphasizing the singer's desire for a night of bliss with the addressee. The repeated use of "hey baby" throughout the song emphasizes the casual and playful tone, making the pick-up line feel less aggressive and more lighthearted.


Overall, the lyrics of "Hey Baby" are a classic example of a pick-up line in the form of a fun and flirty song. The singer expresses their attraction to the addressee and asks for their phone number so that they can continue the conversation and pursue a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby
I am addressing you, my attractive potential partner


I've got some talk for you
I have something to discuss with you


You'll find sweet thing with a good look
I have a positive impression of you, and I think you have attractive qualities


As I've got some talk for
I want to communicate something specific to you


You're just the type to bring
You have characteristics that inspire me


Out my attributes and my good looks
You bring out my best qualities


My daily ev'rything
You make my entire day brighter


Just take a night like this
On an evening like tonight


Or any night at all
Or any other night for that matter


It's a good night for me to call
I think tonight is the right time to contact you


A lovely night of bliss
It's a wonderful and relaxing evening


On any cloud of white
In a peaceful and serene state of mind


Just sittin' and watching
Simply observing my surroundings


The blues go by
The melancholy feelings pass by


What can the number be
What phone number do I need to reach you?


That makes your telephone ring
What number do I need to dial to reach you?


Hey baby, C'mon an' talk to me
Please have a conversation with me


C'mon baby, don't be mean
Please don't be unkind


Yes, baby- Yes, baby- Yeah!
Positive affirmation and enthusiasm




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