Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
Romantic Resolutions: Keepin' Out of Mischief Now by Dave Brubeck
Lyrics
Don't even go to a movie show
Choosing not to attend a movie without the company of the speaker's significant other.
If you're not by my side,
Expressing a preference for being with the significant other at all times.
I stay home by my radio,
Opting to stay at home and listen to the radio in the absence of the significant other.
But I'm satisfied!
Feeling content and fulfilled despite being alone.
All my flirtin' days are gone,
Acknowledging the end of a phase of playful or flirtatious behavior.
On the level from now on!
Committing to sincerity and honesty in relationships from now on.
Don't go for any excitement now,
Avoiding situations that bring excitement or risk, and finding solace in reading books.
Books are my best company.
Considering books as the speaker's preferred companions.
All my opinions have changed somehow,
Undergoing a change in beliefs, becoming more traditional in outlook.
Old-fashioned as can be!
Embracing an old-fashioned mindset.
When you really learn to care,
Realizing the depth of care and finding satisfaction in solitude.
There's a thrill in solitaire!
Discovering a thrill in being alone and independent.
Keepin' ou of mischief now,
Committing to staying out of trouble and maintaining a sincere love.
Really am in love, and how!
Expressing genuine love and commitment to the significant other.
I'm through playing with fire,
Deciding to stop engaging in risky behaviors.
It's you whom I desire!
Declaring the significant other as the desired and cherished partner.
All the world can plainly see
Publicly acknowledging the exclusive nature of the relationship.
You're the only one for me!
Reiterating that the significant other is the sole romantic interest.
I've told them in advance
Preemptively informing others that attempts to interfere with the romance will fail.
They can't break up our romance!
Expressing confidence in the durability of the romantic relationship.
Living up to every vow,
Fulfilling every promise made in the relationship.
I'm keepin' out of mischief now!
Reaffirming the commitment to staying out of trouble and being faithful.
All the world can plainly see
Repeating the declaration of the significant other as the only one for the speaker.
That you're the only one for me!
Reiterating the exclusivity of the romantic interest to the world.
Say I've told them, told them in advance
Stating that the exclusivity of the relationship has been communicated in advance.
That they can't break up our romance!
Emphasizing that attempts to break up the romance will be unsuccessful.
Living up to every vow,
Consistently upholding every commitment and promise in the relationship.
I'm keepin', keepin' out of mischief now!
Maintaining a commitment to staying out of trouble and remaining faithful.
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