Sleepy Time Gal
Embrace the Night: Unveiling the Sweet Whispers of Sleepy Time Gal
Lyrics
Wouldn't it be a change for you and me to stay at home once ina while?
Expressing a desire for a change in routine, suggesting staying at home occasionally.
We'd babaret until the break of day
Imagining a lively nightlife, possibly referring to a nightclub or entertainment venue.
I'll bet we've danced many a mile
Recalling past dances and shared experiences, indicating a history of dancing together.
I'll like to see a movie once more
Expressing a wish to watch a movie again.
They don't keep people staying up until four
Commenting on the limited availability of movies keeping people up late.
Wouldn't it be a pleasant novelty to tumble in early once more?
Suggesting the novelty of going to bed early and enjoying a peaceful night.
Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
Addressing a partner as "Sleepy time gal," acknowledging their active nightlife.
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
Acknowledging the partner's extensive evening of dancing.
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Referring to the evening sky and expressing a desire for a kiss before bedtime.
Please give me one little kiss
Expressing a desire for an affectionate gesture before saying goodnight.
Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
Desiring a whispered "goodnight" after the kiss.
It's getting' lat and dear your pillow's waitin'
Noting the late hour and suggesting it's time to go to bed.
Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Repeating the term "Sleepy time gal" and suggesting the end of dancing for the night.
Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
Expressing a commitment to finding a place for the partner to settle down.
You'll learn to cook and to sew
Suggesting the partner will learn domestic skills like cooking and sewing.
What's more you'll love it I know
Expressing confidence that the partner will enjoy the domestic lifestyle.
When you're a stay-at-home , play-at-home
Describing the partner as a "stay-at-home, play-at-home" person.
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.
Setting a specific time for bedtime, 8 o'clock.
Wouldn't it be a pleasant sight to see a kitchenette only for you?
Imagining a kitchenette dedicated to the partner.
Wouldn't it be a pleasant sight to see a table set only for two?
Desiring an intimate setting with a table set for two.
I'd get a big victrola and then
Planning to incorporate music (victrola) into their daily routine.
We'll start in dancing ev'ry new dance again
Anticipating learning and enjoying new dances together.
Then it will be a pleasant novelty to tumble in just about ten.
Reiterating the appeal of going to bed early, suggesting around 10 o'clock.
Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
Repeating the term "Sleepy time gal" and acknowledging the partner's influence on nighttime activities.
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
Reaffirming the partner's extensive dancing in the evening.
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Referring to the fading stars and expressing a desire for a goodnight kiss.
Please give me one little kiss
Requesting a small affectionate gesture before bedtime.
Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
Desiring a whispered "goodnight" after the requested kiss.
It's getting' lat and dear your pillow's waitin'
Indicating the late hour and the waiting pillow, signaling bedtime.
Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Repeating the term "Sleepy time gal" and suggesting the end of dancing for the night.
Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
Committing to finding a home for the partner, emphasizing stability.
You'll learn to cook and to sew
Reiterating the partner's learning of domestic skills (cooking and sewing).
What's more you'll love it I know
Expressing confidence in the partner's enjoyment of a domestic lifestyle.
When you're a stay-at-home , play-at-home
Describing the partner as a "stay-at-home, play-at-home" person.
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.
Setting a specific time for bedtime, 8 o'clock.
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