What I've Got In Mind
Intimate Escapes: Sammy Davis Jr.'s Hidden Desires
Lyrics
There's some million things
Expressing the multitude of possibilities or options available.
That we could do this evening
Suggesting various activities for the evening.
With all the night life
Referring to the nightlife and cinematic entertainment.
And the silver screen
Mentioning the allure of the night and movies.
Oh, we got time
Indicating the availability of time for various choices.
And we could take the town in
Suggesting the possibility of exploring the town.
Or take the fast cab
Proposing the option of taking a fast cab.
Baby, down to New Orleans
Expressing the idea of traveling to New Orleans.
But what I got in mind
Introducing the central theme of the singer's specific desire.
Is a small cafe, out of the way
Desiring a quiet and intimate setting, away from the mainstream.
Oh baby, we won't stay
Emphasizing the intention not to stay for too long.
No and be too late
Stressing the importance of not delaying the plan.
What I got mind is to disappear
Expressing the desire to disappear, possibly metaphorical.
And baby, let's stay right here
Proposing staying in the current place with the partner.
Oh, to tell the truth
Expressing honesty and sincerity.
What I've got in mind is making love to you
Revealing the main intention: making love to the partner.
Well, I confess then you can find me guilty
Confessing a potentially selfish aspect in the singer's love.
Yes, I'm a selfish lover, I can't deny
Acknowledging a selfish trait in the singer's approach to love.
But I love you and I don't want to share you
Expressing a strong desire not to share the partner.
With any night lights or darling, any other eyes
Rejecting the idea of sharing the partner with others.
But what I got in mind
Reiterating the desire for a quiet and intimate setting.
Is a small cafe, out of the way
Repeating the preference for a secluded cafe.
Oh baby, we won't stay
Reaffirming the intention not to stay for an extended period.
No, no and be too late
Stressing the importance of not being too late.
What I got mind is to disappear
Reiterating the desire to disappear, emphasizing intimacy.
And, baby, let's stay right here
Encouraging the partner to stay in the current place together.
Oh, to tell the truth
Repeating the honesty and truthfulness in the singer's words.
What I've got in mind is making love to you
Restating the primary intention: making love to the partner.
Oh, to tell the truth
Reiterating the sincerity in the singer's expression.
What I've got in mind is making love to you
Confirming the persistent desire to make love to the partner.
Comment