Let's Misbehave
The Bluebirds Lyrics
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No chaperone
Can get our number
The world's in slumber
Let's misbehave
There's something wild
About you, child
Let's be outrageous
Let's misbehave
Now, when Adam won Eve's hand
He wouldn't stand
For teasin'
He didn't care about
Those apples out
Of season
They say the spring
Means just one thing
To little love birds
We're not above birds
Let's misbehave
The Bluebirds's song Let's Misbehave starts with stating how they have no chaperone, meaning they are free to do whatever they want without anyone to stop them. The world is in slumber symbolizes how everyone is asleep and not aware of whatever they are doing. Therefore, they suggest that they misbehave and do something out of the ordinary. The lyrics also suggest that there's something wild about the child they are addressing, and it's contagious. This could be interpreted as them being attracted to this person's edgy and adventurous personality, which in turn motivates them to do the same. Thus they suggest that they be outrageous and misbehave.
Further, they talk about Adam and Eve and how Adam didn't stand for teasing when he won Eve's hand. This could mean that when people are in love or like someone, they tend to be possessive and protective of that person. They also mention how he didn't care about apples out of season, which could symbolize how when two people like each other, they tend to overlook each other's flaws and imperfections.
Finally, the last stanza talks about how the spring means just one thing to little lovebirds. It symbolizes how when spring comes, people tend to fall in love and act like lovebirds. However, they state that they are not above the birds and suggest that they misbehave, indicating that they want to do something daring and unconventional.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all alone
There's no one here to stop us.
No chaperone
There's no responsible adult here with us.
Can get our number
No one can predict or control our actions right now.
The world's in slumber
The rest of the world is asleep or occupied, so we have a chance to do something daring.
Let's misbehave
Let's take advantage of this opportunity and do something naughty.
There's something wild
There's an untamed, untapped energy or excitement that comes from being with you.
About you, child
I find you irresistibly attractive or compelling.
That's so contangious
Your vibes or emotions are easily passed on to me and affect my behavior.
Let's be outrageous
Let's take things even further and do something truly unconventional or even scandalous.
Now, when Adam won Eve's hand
In Genesis, when Adam convinced Eve to join him in sin.
He wouldn't stand
He didn't tolerate or accept certain behaviors or sins.
For teasin'
He wouldn't let Eve or anyone else toy with temptation or flirt with sin without consequence.
He didn't care about
Adam was willing to sacrifice his innocence or purity to be with Eve and sin with her.
Those apples out
Referring to the story of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.
Of season
Adam and Eve didn't wait for the perfect time or the right circumstances to sin.
They say the spring
It is believed that springtime marks the start of the mating season for many animals, including birds.
Means just one thing
Spring is a time for love and romance to flourish.
To little love birds
A term of endearment for couples or lovers.
We're not above birds
We are just as susceptible to the effects of springtime and the longing for romance as other animals.
Let's misbehave
Let's take this chance to act on our desires and break the rules a little bit.
Contributed by Jacob C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.