Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
Love's Redemption: Embracing Serenity in Shirley Horn's Melody
Lyrics
Don't even go to a movie show
Advising not to go to a movie show without the presence of the significant other.
If you're not by my side,
Expressing the importance of being together; emphasizing closeness.
I stay home by my radio,
Choosing to stay home and listen to the radio, finding contentment in solitude.
But I'm satisfied!
Feeling content and fulfilled with the current situation.
All my flirtin' days are gone,
Acknowledging the end of flirtatious behavior.
On the level from now on!
Committing to honesty and sincerity from this point onward.
Don't go for any excitement now,
Rejecting the pursuit of excitement, finding solace in books.
Books are my best company.
Considering books as the best companions.
All my opinions have changed somehow,
Undergoing a change in opinions, becoming more traditional.
Old-fashioned as can be!
Embracing an old-fashioned mindset.
When you really learn to care,
Highlighting the importance of genuine care and its thrilling aspect in solitude.
There's a thrill in solitaire!
Finding excitement in being alone and content with oneself.
Keepin' ou of mischief now,
Reaffirming the commitment to avoiding trouble.
Really am in love, and how!
Expressing genuine love and commitment to the significant other.
I'm through playing with fire,
Declaring the end of engaging in risky behavior or playing with fire.
It's you whom I desire!
Expressing desire for the significant other.
All the world can plainly see
Publicly acknowledging the exclusive nature of the relationship.
You're the only one for me!
Asserting the exclusivity of the romantic relationship.
I've told them in advance
Informing others that attempts to break the romance are futile.
They can't break up our romance!
Confidently stating that the romance is unbreakable.
Living up to every vow,
Fulfilling every promise and commitment made in the relationship.
I'm keepin' out of mischief now!
(Refrain) Reiterating the commitment to stay out of mischief.
All the world can plainly see
Reaffirming the exclusivity of the romantic relationship.
That you're the only one for me!
Reiterating that the significant other is the only one.
Say I've told them, told them in advance
Asserting the forewarning given to others about the unbreakable romance.
That they can't break up our romance!
Emphasizing that attempts to break the romance are futile.
Living up to every vow,
(Refrain) Reiterating the commitment to stay out of mischief.
I'm keepin', keepin' out of mischief now!
Confirming the commitment to uphold every vow and stay away from trouble.
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