Botch A Me
Rosemary Clooney (1) Lyrics
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I'll-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino
Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino
When you kiss me and I'm a-kissa you
Tra-la-la-la-la-loo
Bah-bah-bo, bo, just say "Yes" and maybe
If-a you squeeze me and I'm a-squeeza you
Tra-la-la-la-la-loo
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
Won't you botch-a-, botch-a-me
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
When you botch-a-me
I a-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino
Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino
And then we will raise a great big family
Tra-la-la-la-la-lee
Botch-a-me
I'll-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, my baby
Bah-bah-bo, bo, just say "Yes" and maybe
If-a you squeeze me and I'm a-squeeza you
Tra-la-la-la-la-loo
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
Won't you botch-a, botch-a-me "Kiss me"
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
When you botch-a-me
I a-botcha you
"C'mon a-you, kissa me, eh"
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino
Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino
And then we will raise a great big family
Tra la la la la
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
Botch-a-me, bambino, botch-a-me
"That's nice"
The song "Botch'a Me" by Rosemary Clooney is a lively and spirited song that is filled with playful lyrics and jazzy rhythms. In the song, the singer asks her lover to "botch-a-me," which is a made-up phrase that likely means "mess up" or "ruin" her. She wants her lover to kiss her passionately, and for things to get a little crazy as a result. The lyrics are full of Italian words and phrases, which add to the playful, carefree feel of the song.
The singer seems to be expressing her playful side and her desire for passion and excitement in the relationship. She imagines a future with her lover where they have a big family together, but the focus of the song is on the present moment and the sensual pleasure of being in each other's arms. The lyrics are full of sounds and syllables that roll off the tongue, making the song fun to sing along with.
Overall, "Botch'a Me" is a lighthearted and fun song that celebrates passion and playfulness in romance. The lyrics are not meant to be taken too seriously, but rather to evoke a joyful and carefree mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Botch-a-me
Mistake me
I'll-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy
I'll make you do something and everything goes out of control
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino
Mistake me, baby
Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino
Just keep saying random sounds
When you kiss me and I'm a-kissa you
When you kiss me and I'm kissing you
Tra-la-la-la-la-loo
Just say random sounds
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, my baby
Mistake me, my darling
Just say "Yes" and maybe
Just say yes, and maybe we'll figure out the rest
If-a you squeeze me and I'm a-squeeza you
If you squeeze me, I'll squeeze you
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
Just keep saying random sounds
Won't you botch-a-, botch-a-me
Won't you mistake me?
When you botch-a-me
When you mistake me
I a-botcha you and ev'rything goes crazy
I'll make you do something and everything goes out of control
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino
Mistake me, baby
Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino
Just keep saying random sounds
And then we will raise a great big family
And then we will have a huge family
Tra-la-la-la-la-lee
Just say random sounds
Botch-a-me
Mistake me
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, my baby
Mistake me, my darling
Just say "Yes" and maybe
Just say yes, and maybe we'll figure out the rest
If-a you squeeze me and I'm a-squeeza you
If you squeeze me, I'll squeeze you
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
Just keep saying random sounds
Won't you botch-a, botch-a-me "Kiss me"
Won't you mistake me, by saying 'kiss me'?
When you botch-a-me
When you mistake me
I a-botcha you
I'll make you do something
"C'mon a-you, kissa me, eh"
Come on and kiss me
Bah-bah, botch-a-me, bambino
Mistake me, baby
Bah-bah-bo, bo, boca piccolino
Just keep saying random sounds
And then we will raise a great big family
And then we will have a huge family
Tra la la la la
Just say random sounds
Bee-oo, bye-oh, bee-oo, boo
Just keep saying random sounds
Botch-a-me, bambino, botch-a-me
Mistake me, baby, mistake me
"That's nice"
That's nice
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@sauquoit13456
In the August 2nd, 1952* issue of Billboard Magazine, "Botch-A-Me" by Rosemary Clooney peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on the magazine's 'Most Selling Pop Singles' chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn...
Also at the time, "Botch-A-Me" was at #5 on Billboard's 'Most-Played By JukeBox Records'...
Between 1948 and 1960 the Maysville, Kentucky native had thirty-five records on the Billboard charts, seven made the Top 10 with four reaching #1, "Come On-A My House" for seven weeks in July of 1951, "Half As Much" for three non-consecutive weeks in July of 1952, "Hey There" for six weeks in September of 1954, and "This Ole House" for one week in October of 1954...
Twelve of her thirty-five charted records were duets, four with Tony Pastor and one each with Guy Michell, Marlene Dietrich, Gene Autry, Harry James, George Morgan, Jimmy Boyd, Betty Clooney, and Benny Goodman...
Rosemary Clooney passed away at the age of 74 on June 29th, 2002...
May she R.I.P.
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Most Selling Pop Singles' Top 10 on August 2nd, 1952:
At #3. "Half As Much" by Rosemary Clooney
#4. "Delicado" by Percy Faith with Stan Freeman on harpsichord
#5. "Here In My Heart" by Al Martino
#6. "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Johnnie Ray
#7. "Blue Tango" by Leroy Anderson
#8. "Kiss of Fire" by Georgia Gibbs
#9. "Maybe" by Perry Como and Eddie Fisher
#10. "I'm Yours" by Eddie Fisher
@LaSopRAWna
she really performs the heck outta this song. she knew how to sell it. not just a pretty voice. a phenomenal singing actress!
@kevinsimpson8686
Rosemary is having a ball singing this little gem and it shows in every second of this performance. Ah….these were the days when the best singers sang the best songs with great musical arrangements. All done without the technology needed today to make a lousy singer sound brilliantly good. Talent was all you needed and if you looked good too it helped. But Rosemary bounced along with her happy smile and saucy grin and she had a screen presence like no other. Class wins every time 🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️
@direfranchement
The family resemblance between Rosemary and George Clooney is strong.
@VealParmigiana
Rosemary Clooney was an excellent actress. She didn't just sing her songs, she acted them out and was an outstanding song interpreter with outstanding stage presence.
@themischeifguide
I love her facial expressions and hand and arm gestures, she has real showmanship and it seems like she was having fun with it.
@LifeOfJimbo
I never understood the purpose of the arm gestures.. it does show she knows what shes doing!
she never liked this song however
@bforthepeoplenottheelites5835
Her nephew will never reach her class nor get even close to her STATUS as an elegant human.
He can marry "educated " trash but never reach her lowest heel print.
@allisonvernon-williams
James Carson It was Come On-A My House that she hated.
@moneye223
Love it! .... Props to Mad Men for finding this jem!
@Cynane27
yeah i found it there haha