Ain't Misbehavin'
Verlon Thompson Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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All by myself
No one to walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
I know for certain
I'm through with flirtin'
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
The song "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Verlon Thompson and Suzy Bogguss is a classic love song that exudes the feeling of contentment and longing for a loved one. The lyrics start by describing the feeling of being lonely, with no one to talk to or walk with, but despite the circumstances, the singer is happy because they are saving their love for the person they love.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's commitment to their partner and how they are no longer interested in flirting with anyone else. The line "I'm through with flirtin', it's just you I'm thinkin' of" makes it clear that the singer is devoted to their partner and is not tempted by anyone else.
The song's bridge compares the singer to Jack Horner, a nursery rhyme and fairy tale character often depicted in the corner, eating a pie. This verse further cements the image of the singer staying put, waiting patiently for their partner's return. The singer's devotion is highlighted in the final verse, where they mention their preference for staying in rather than going out late. The song ends with the chorus, repeating the fact that the singer is not "misbehaving" or engaging in any kind of behavior that would jeopardize their love.
Overall, the song presents a narrative of a person who prioritizes their relationship, cherishing their partner over everything else. It's a touching, straightforward message that fits the classic country love song genre.
Line by Line Meaning
No one to talk with
I am alone without anyone to have a conversation with
All by myself
I am all alone
No one to walk with
I am without a partner to take a walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Despite being alone, I am content with myself
Ain't misbehavin'
I am not engaging in any inappropriate or scandalous behavior
I'm savin' my love for you
I am keeping my affection and loyalty for you alone
I know for certain
I am sure and confident in my feelings
The one I love
I am in love with only one person
I'm through with flirtin'
I am finished with flirting, as my heart belongs to one person
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
My thoughts are only focused on you
Like Jack Horner
Similar to the nursery rhyme character Jack Horner
In the corner
Sitting in a quiet and unobtrusive spot
Don't go nowhere
I am not going anywhere
What do I care?
I am not concerned about anything else
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Your affection is valuable to me and worth waiting for
Believe me
Trust me, what I say is true
I don't stay out late
I do not stay out late at night
Don't care to go
I am not interested in going out
I'm home about eight
I usually return home around 8:00 PM
Just me and my radio
I enjoy spending my evenings alone with my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I am not engaging in any inappropriate or scandalous behavior
I'm savin' my love for you
I am keeping my affection and loyalty for you alone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Fats Waller, Harry Brooks
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