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My Melancholy Baby
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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Cuddle up and don't feel blue
All your fears are foolish fancies, maybe
You know, honey, I'm in love with you
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Just wait until the sun shines through
Smile, my honey dear, while I kiss away each tear
Come to me, my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don't feel blue
All your fears are foolish fancies, maybe
You know that dear I'm in love with you
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Just wait until the sun shines through
Smile, my honey dear, while I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too
The lyrics to "My Melancholy Baby" express a sense of comfort and reassurance. The singer is addressing their loved one, who is feeling blue and melancholic. The first stanza begins by inviting the other person to come to them and cuddle up, conveying a sense of warmth and security. The singer then tries to dispel the person's fears, suggesting that they are "foolish fancies" and that the singer loves them.
The second stanza employs a metaphor of clouds and sunshine to suggest that every difficult situation has a solution or a positive outcome if one can simply be patient and wait for it. The singer urges their loved one to smile and offers to kiss away their tears. This emotional vulnerability, where the singer admits that they will "be melancholy too" if the other person cannot overcome their sadness, suggests a deep emotional connection and shared experience between the two.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that love can provide comfort and support even in the face of difficult emotions, and that being vulnerable and open with others can lead to deeper connections and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to me, my melancholy baby
Please come to me, my love, even if you are feeling sad and unhappy
Cuddle up and don't feel blue
Get close to me and don't be sad
All your fears are foolish fancies, maybe
You might be worried about things that aren't actually worth worrying about
You know, honey, I'm in love with you
My dear, I am deeply in love with you
Every cloud must have a silver lining
There is always something good that comes out of even the worst situation
Just wait until the sun shines through
Things may be tough now, but eventually things will get better
Smile, my honey dear, while I kiss away each tear
Let me comfort you and make you happy again
Or else I shall be melancholy too
If you don't cheer up, I will also feel sad and unhappy
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Written by: BURNETT, NORTON, FRANKIE CARLE, MAYBELLE WATSON
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