Pretty Baby
The Harry James Orchestra Lyrics
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You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
For you're just a baby to me.
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
You're just as sweet as you can be.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
And all the cunning things you said and did.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Pretty Baby of mine.
The Harry James Orchestra's song Pretty Baby is a charming and endearing love song that showcases the singer's adoration for his significant other. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that his partner hates when he refers to her as Pretty Baby, but the singer believed that it pleased her. He goes on to describe the little things about her that melt his heart: her baby talk, her curly hair, her cute smile, and her overall sweet demeanor. The singer admires her innocence and playfulness, comparing her to Peter Pan, who never wants to grow up. He confesses his love for her and promises that he will always love her best of all.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's love for his partner by comparing her to a baby, who is universally adored. He wishes to be a part of every aspect of her life, from being a brother or sister to being a mother or father. The singer longs to hold her in his arms and rock her in a cradle of love, expressing his desire for physical affection. He wants a "lovin' baby" and declares that the Pretty Baby he loves might as well be her.
Overall, Pretty Baby is a charming and heartwarming song that celebrates the beauty of innocence and love. It highlights the singer's deep affection for his partner and his desire for an intimate and loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me why I'm always teasing you,
You question why I continually provoke you,
You hate to have me call you Pretty Baby;
You dislike when I refer to you as Pretty Baby;
I really thought that I was pleasing you,
I believed that I was making you happy,
For you're just a baby to me.
Because you seem immature, I see you as a child.
Your cunning little dimples and your baby stare,
Your sneaky dimples and childish gaze,
Your baby talk and baby walk and curly hair;
Your childish speaking and walking, and curly locks;
Your baby smile makes life worth while,
Your adorable smile brings joy to my existence,
You're just as sweet as you can be.
You are extremely kind and lovable.
Your mother says you were the cutest kid;
Your mother claims you were the most adorable child;
No wonder, dearie, that I'm wild about you,
Unsurprisingly, my love for you is intense and passionate,
And all the cunning things you said and did.
And all the sly remarks and actions you made.
Why, I love to fondly recall,
In fact, I enjoy remembering them with affection,
Ann just like Peter Pan, it seems you'll always be
Just like Peter Pan, you will forever be,
The same sweet, cunning, Little Baby dear to me.
The same adorable, wily, little child dear to me.
And that is why I'm sure that I will always love you best of all.
This is why I am certain that I will love you above all else.
Everybody loves a baby that's why I'm in love with you,
Everyone loves a baby, and that is why I adore you,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby;
My beautiful, endearing companion;
And I'd to be your sister, brother, dad and mother too,
I would love to be your sibling, guardian, and relative alike,
Pretty Baby, Pretty Baby.
My precious, darling child.
Won't you come and let me rock you in my cradle of love,
Can you please allow me to soothe you in my affectionate embrace,
And we'll cuddle all the time.
And we will embrace for as long as we wish.
Oh! I want a Lovin' Baby and it might as well be you,
Oh! I desire a loving infant, and you are the perfect candidate,
Pretty Baby of mine.
My enchanting and charming infant.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARDS, RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roybo1930
OMG! This is just WONDERFUL!!!
@Westtoledoguy
what a great recording
@HarborGuy
Fun - like how you made the guy wiggle the ladder lol.
@richardmoon1852
Thanks again.