Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics


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Don't even go to a movie show
If you're not by my side,
I stay home by my radio,
But I'm satisfied!
All my flirtin' days are gone,
On the level from now on!

Don't go for any excitement now,
Books are my best company.
All my opinions have changed somehow,
Old-fashioned as can be!
When you really learn to care,
There's a thrill in solitaire!

Keepin' ou of mischief now,
Really am in love, and how!
I'm through playing with fire,
It's you whom I desire!

All the world can plainly see
You're the only one for me!
I've told them in advance
They can't break up our romance!
Living up to every vow,
I'm keepin' out of mischief now!

All the world can plainly see
That you're the only one for me!
Say I've told them, told them in advance
That they can't break up our romance!




Living up to every vow,
I'm keepin', keepin' out of mischief now!

Overall Meaning

The Dave Brubeck Quartet's song Keepin' Out of Mischief Now is a jazz tune that showcases the singer's newly found fidelity. The lyrics talk about a man who has decided to give up his flirtatious ways and settle down with the one he truly loves. He wants to avoid any kind of trouble that could jeopardize his relationship and is content with staying at home, listening to the radio or reading books.


The first verse talks about how the singer no longer wants to engage in any activities that do not involve his beloved. He wants to maintain his distance from anything that could create temptation or provoke him to stray from his commitment to his partner. He's perfectly happy at home as long as his love is by his side. The second verse conveys the singer's newfound contentment in living a life that is conventional and traditional. He no longer wishes to take any risks, and his preferences have changed accordingly. He takes pleasure in the simple, solitary pleasures of life and derives fulfillment from the love he shares with his partner.


Overall, the song's message is about how love can transform a person's life and habits. It's an acknowledgment of the power of romantic love to keep a person grounded and centered. The singer expresses his commitment to his partner, declaring his devotion will remain steadfast, come what may.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't even go to a movie show
I avoid any kind of entertainment that does not involve being with you.


If you're not by my side,
Your presence is necessary for me to enjoy myself.


I stay home by my radio,
I prefer staying home and listening to the radio over going out without you.


But I'm satisfied!
Being with you, even if it means staying home all the time, makes me content.


All my flirtin' days are gone,
I have decided to stop flirting and settle down with you.


On the level from now on!
I am being honest and sincere about my intentions with you from this point on.


Don't go for any excitement now,
I am no longer interested in seeking thrill and excitement.


Books are my best company.
I prefer reading books as a way of spending time.


All my opinions have changed somehow,
My perspectives on life have shifted.


Old-fashioned as can be!
My values and beliefs align with traditional, outdated ways.


When you really learn to care,
Once you truly care for someone,


There's a thrill in solitaire!
the simple act of playing alone can be exciting.


Keepin' ou of mischief now,
I am avoiding getting into any trouble or mischievous activities,


Really am in love, and how!
I am truly in love with you,


I'm through playing with fire,
I am done engaging in dangerous or risky behaviors,


It's you whom I desire!
You are the only person I desire,


All the world can plainly see
Everyone can see that,


You're the only one for me!
You are the only person I want to be with,


I've told them in advance
I have warned others beforehand,


They can't break up our romance!
That our love is unbreakable,


Living up to every vow,
I am fulfilling all my promises to you,


I'm keepin', keepin' out of mischief now!
and I am committed to keeping myself out of trouble and being faithful to you.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY RAZAF, THOMAS 'FATS' WALLER

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