Baby, It's Cold Outside
Seductive Dance of Winter: A Charming Duet in the Cold
Lyrics
I really can't stay - but baby it's cold outside
Expressing the desire to leave, citing the cold weather as a reason.
I've got to go away - but baby it's cold outside
Reiterating the intention to leave due to the cold weather.
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
Reflecting on the pleasant time spent together.
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Complimenting the hands but noting their coldness.
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful words you're humming
Acknowledging societal expectations and potential concerns.
And father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
Imagining the reactions of family members while enjoying the warmth indoors.
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Feeling the need to leave but expressing a desire to stay longer.
Well, maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour
Suggesting a compromise with a half drink more and music.
The neighbours might think - But baby it's bad out there
Anticipating judgment from neighbors due to the perceived bad weather.
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
Raising a playful question about the content of a drink.
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
Expressing admiration for the partner's eyes.
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hairs looks swell
Intending to break a spell, offering assistance with attire.
I ought to say no, no, no sir - Mind if I move in closer?
Contemplating refusal but also expressing a desire to be closer.
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense of hurting my pride?
Asserting the attempt to resist advances, considering pride.
I really can't stay - Oh baby don't hold out
Reiterating the desire to leave, yet not completely committed.
Ah but it's cold outside - Baby it's cold outside
Acknowledging the cold weather as a reason to stay.
I simply must go - But baby it's cold outside
Insisting on leaving despite the cold outside.
The answer is no -But baby it's cold outside
Receiving a firm refusal but still citing the cold weather.
The welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in
Expressing gratitude for the visit and the warmth inside.
So nice and warm - Look out that window at that storm
Noting the contrast between the warmth inside and the storm outside.
My sister will be suspicious - God your lips look delicious
Speculating about potential suspicion from family members.
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
Imagining a beautiful scene to distract from suspicions.
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips are delicious
Highlighting the attractiveness of the partner's lips.
Well, maybe just a cigarette more -Never such a blizzard before
Suggesting a cigarette to prolong the stay amid a blizzard.
I got to get home - But baby you'd freeze out there
Expressing the need to leave due to the cold, concerned for the partner.
Say, lend me a coat - It's up to your knees out there
Requesting a coat to endure the harsh weather.
You've really been grand - I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
Expressing gratitude for the time spent together.
Why don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
Questioning the partner's actions and the impact on emotions.
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my lifelong sorrow
Anticipating gossip and potential sorrow from societal talk.
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
Considering the implied consequences of catching pneumonia.
I really can't stay - Get over that hold-out
Reiterating the desire to leave but with a playful tone.
Ah but it's cold outside - Ah but it's cold outside
Acknowledging the cold outside but expressing reluctance to part.
Where could you be going
Pondering the partner's destination in the harsh weather.
When the wind is blowing
Highlighting the challenging conditions outside.
And it's cold outside?
Questioning the partner's decision to leave in the cold.
Baby it's cold, cold outside
Reiterating the cold weather as a reason to stay.
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