In The Mood
The Glenn Miller Orchestra (UK) Lyrics
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What a pair o' lips, I'd like to try 'em for size
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me"
Hope he tells me maybe, what a wing it will be
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
First I held him lightly and we started to dance
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
There's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
In the mood, that's what he told me
In the mood, and when he told me
In the mood, my heart was skippin'
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now"
In the mood for all his kissin'
In the mood his crazy lovin'
In the mood what I was missin'
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now"
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
Who's the lovin' daddy with the beautiful eyes
What a pair o' lips, I'd like to try 'em for size
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me"
Hope he tells me maybe, what a wing it will be
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
First I held him lightly and we started to dance
Then I held him tightly what a dreamy romance
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
It's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
The lyrics to "In the Mood" by The Glenn Miller Orchestra and Ilsa's song in 1944 are a playful yet seductive exchange between two individuals at a late-night gathering. The female protagonist discusses the attractiveness of a man in the room and coyly asks if he wants to dance with her. He responds positively and they begin to dance, eventually getting lost in the moment as they come closer to each other. The lyrics repeat as both she and he ask one another if they are in the mood, eventually coming together and confessing that they are.
The song itself is an upbeat and lively big band jazz tune that is often associated with the swing dance craze of the 1940s. The Glenn Miller Orchestra was one of the most popular musical groups of the era, and their rendition of "In the Mood" remains one of their most famous recordings. The lyrics themselves, while somewhat risqué for the time, were relatively innocent compared to some of the more explicit songs that would become popular in later decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's the lovin' daddy with the beautiful eyes
Who is the charming man with beautiful eyes?
What a pair o' lips, I'd like to try 'em for size
He has attractive lips; I'd like to kiss him to see how well they fit mine.
I'll just tell him, "Baby, won't you swing it with me"
I'll ask him politely if he would like to dance with me.
Hope he tells me maybe, what a wing it will be
I hope he says yes, it will be a fantastic experience.
So, I said politely "Darlin' may I intrude"
I politely asked him if I could interrupt him for a moment.
He said "Don't keep me waitin' when I'm in the mood"
He replied that he is ready and enthusiastic to do whatever I want to do now.
First I held him lightly and we started to dance
We began by dancing lightly and holding each other gently.
Then I held him tightly what a dreamy romance
We then danced tightly and romantically together, lost in a dreamy moment.
And I said "Hey, baby, it's a quarter to three
I told him it's getting late.
There's a mess of moonlight, won't-cha share it with me"
There's a lot of moonlight outside; would you like to share it with me and spend more time together?
"Well" he answered "Baby, don't-cha know that it's rude
He replied that it's impolite to keep his lips waiting when he's in the mood for more than just dancing.
To keep my two lips waitin' when they're in the mood"
He meant that he's ready for more than just dancing, and would like to kiss and be kissed passionately.
In the mood, that's what he told me
He told me that he's in the mood for love and romance.
In the mood, and when he told me
When he told me how he felt, I became excited too.
In the mood, my heart was skippin'
My heart was beating quickly with excitement when I realized he felt the same way.
It didn't take me long to say "I'm in the mood now"
I didn't hesitate long to let him know I felt the same way and was in the mood for more than just dancing.
In the mood for all his kissin'
I was in the mood for his passionate kisses.
In the mood his crazy lovin'
I was in the mood for his wild and intense love and affection.
In the mood what I was missin'
I realized that he was what I had been missing in my life, and I was now in the mood to be with him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE GARLAND
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@anneauwaerter7995
81 years old and STILL a powerhouse piece of music!
@aidennewell4034
Hello Anne, How are you doing?
@davidyoung8875
I'm only 60 but i have always loved glenn miller this song rocks
@weskirkland5850
damn right got 80s babies loving it cuz of their apparently cool afterall grandparents.
@patrickgomes2213
81 years young. Well, 85 years young.
@marialauraterrone8985
There you said it!! A powerhouse still going strong! Greetings to all Glenn Miller lovers from Argentina!
@alanwaters5957
My son had a swing band at his wedding 13 years ago. My wife and I took swing dance lessons and didn't tell anyone. They the band opened with this song. It was awesome as we caught everyone by surprise. My nephew travels the world as a swing and Lindy hop dancer sure had a good time too. What a great song to move too.
@nuttybangerz
That sounds so nice, I need a swing band for my own wedding one day
@danigrey442
How awesome!!
@bmjpdx9222
That band sure knew what they were doing, opening with "In The Mood".