Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
Love's Redemption: Keeping Out of Mischief
Lyrics
Don't even go to a movie show
Expresses a restriction on going to a movie show without the presence of the speaker's significant other.
If you're not by my side,
Emphasizes the importance of being together with the loved one.
I stay home by my radio,
States the speaker's contentment with staying home and listening to the radio when alone.
But I'm satisfied!
Despite being alone, the speaker declares satisfaction, possibly due to thoughts of the loved one.
All my flirtin' days are gone,
Acknowledges the end of the speaker's flirtatious behavior or past romantic escapades.
On the level from now on!
Declares a commitment to honesty and sincerity in relationships from now on.
Don't go for any excitement now,
Rejects the pursuit of excitement, preferring the company of books as a source of intellectual stimulation.
Books are my best company.
States a shift in the speaker's viewpoints and preferences towards more traditional and conservative values.
All my opinions have changed somehow,
Expresses a transformation in the speaker's opinions, becoming more old-fashioned in their outlook.
Old-fashioned as can be!
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When you really learn to care,
Highlights the depth of emotions when one truly cares for someone.
There's a thrill in solitaire!
Suggests that there is excitement and fulfillment in being alone (solitaire) when in love.
Keepin' ou of mischief now,
Initiates the chorus, emphasizing the speaker's commitment to staying out of trouble.
Really am in love, and how!
Declares the speaker's genuine love and commitment to their partner.
I'm through playing with fire,
Expresses the speaker's decision to avoid risky behavior and focus on the desired partner.
It's you whom I desire!
Indicates the speaker's strong desire for the mentioned person.
All the world can plainly see
Declares to the world that the mentioned person is the only one for the speaker.
You're the only one for me!
Reiterates the exclusivity of the speaker's affection towards the mentioned person.
I've told them in advance
Preemptively informs others that attempts to interfere with the romance will be futile.
They can't break up our romance!
Stresses the invincibility of the speaker's romance, immune to external disruptions.
Living up to every vow,
Commits to fulfilling every promise and obligation in the relationship.
I'm keepin' out of mischief now!
Restates the commitment to avoiding trouble and maintaining a faithful relationship.
All the world can plainly see
Repeats the declaration to the world that the mentioned person is the sole object of the speaker's affection.
That you're the only one for me!
Reiterates the exclusivity and depth of the speaker's love for the mentioned person.
Say I've told them, told them in advance
Emphasizes the advance notice given to others that attempts to disrupt the romance will be unsuccessful.
That they can't break up our romance!
Repeats the idea that external forces cannot break the speaker's romantic bond.
Living up to every vow,
Restates the commitment to fulfilling every vow made in the relationship.
I'm keepin', keepin' out of mischief now!
Reaffirms the speaker's dedication to staying out of mischief and maintaining a faithful relationship.
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