You're The Boss
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics

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When it comes to kissin', I just got to keep insistin'
Baby, you sure do swing
And when it comes to kissin', I just got to keep insistin'
Daddy, you are the king
Baby, you've got me beat up and down, inside out and across, oh yeah
But in the middle of the night, when the moon is shinin' bright
You're the boss
Talkin' 'bout a-dancin' and a-down home romancin'

Daddy, you are the king
Talkin' 'bout a-dancin' and a-down home romancin'
Baby, you are the queen
Man, when push comes to shove, when it comes down to love
You're the boss
But in the middle of the night, when the moon is shinin' bright
You're the boss
You're the best of everything
You're a peach
You're a plum
You're a diamond
You're a pearl
You're the best of everything
Daddy, you're my man
Baby, you're my girl
When it comes to knowin' which way the wind is blowin'
Baby, you sure are wise
And when it comes to knowin' which way the wind is blowin'
Daddy, you take the prize
Baby, you're a genius when it comes to cookin' up some chili sauce
But in the middle of the night, when the moon is shinin' bright
You're the boss
You're the boss
You're the boss
You're the boss
Baby, you're a genius when it comes to cookin' up some chili sauce
But in the middle of the night, when the moon is shinin' bright
You're the boss
When it comes to kissin', I just got to keep insistin'
Baby, you sure do swing
And when it comes to kissin', I just got to keep insistin'
Daddy, you are the king
Baby, you've got me beat up and down, inside out and across
But in the middle of the night, when the moon is shinin' bright
You're the boss
You're the boss

You're the boss
You're the boss

Overall Meaning

The Brian Setzer Orchestra's "You're the Boss" is a classic swing tune that celebrates the power dynamics in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the woman is in control during the day but at night when the moon is bright, the man is the boss. The song uses humor to highlight the idea that it is not about who's in charge, but about the give and take of a healthy relationship.

The repeated line "When it comes to kissin', I just got to keep insistin'" creates a playful tone, while the references to dancing, romancing, and chili sauce add layers of meaning. The song suggests that the couple's relationship is multi-faceted, with each person bringing their own strengths to the table.

Overall, "You're the Boss" is a catchy and fun tune that captures the joy of swing music and the complexities of romantic relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

When it comes to kissin', I just got to keep insistin'
I really love to kiss you and I'm never going to stop

Baby, you sure do swing
You're attractive and you've got some great moves

Daddy, you are the king
You're the best and most important man in my life

Baby, you've got me beat up and down, inside out and across, oh yeah
You've got me completely captivated and unable to resist you

But in the middle of the night, when the moon is shinin' bright, You're the boss
When we're alone together and the mood is right, you take charge and I love it

Talkin' 'bout a-dancin' and a-down home romancin'
When we're together, we love to dance and enjoy simple pleasures

Baby, you are the queen
You're the most important woman in my life

Man, when push comes to shove, when it comes down to love, You're the boss
When it really matters, you know how to love me and make me feel special

You're the best of everything
You're amazing in every way

Daddy, you're my man
You're the only man for me

Baby, you're my girl
You're the only woman for me

When it comes to knowin' which way the wind is blowin', Baby, you sure are wise
You're intelligent and always know what's going on

Daddy, you take the prize
You're the best and always come out on top

Baby, you're a genius when it comes to cookin' up some chili sauce
You're excellent at cooking and I love your chili sauce

You're the boss
You're in charge and I'm happy to follow your lead

You're a peach
You're sweet and wonderful

You're a plum
You're special and valuable