Baby, It's Cold Outside
A Cozy Dilemma in Winter's Embrace
Lyrics
I really can´t stay, (Baby, it's cold outside)
The speaker expresses a desire to leave because of the cold outside.
I've got to go ´way, (Baby, it's cold outside)
The speaker emphasizes the need to depart due to the chilly weather.
The evening has been, so very nice
The evening has been enjoyable.
(I hold your hands, there just like ice)
The speaker describes the partner's hands as very cold.
My mother will start to worry
The speaker anticipates concern from their mother if they stay longer.
and father will be pacin' the floor
The father is expected to be worried, pacing the floor.
So really I´d better scurry
The speaker suggests a hasty departure.
well maybe just a half a drink more
The speaker contemplates having a little more to drink before leaving.
The neighbours might think, (Baby, it's bad out there)
The neighbors might view the situation negatively due to the weather.
Say, what's in this drink, (No caps to be had out there)
The speaker questions the content of the drink, perhaps jokingly.
I wish I knew how, to break the spell
The speaker expresses a wish to break a spell or tension.
I ought to say, no, no, no sir
The speaker considers declining the offer, saying "no."
at least I'm gonna say that I tried
The speaker mentions the intention to try to leave.
I really can´t stay, outthere it's cold outside
Despite the cold outside, the speaker still expresses difficulty leaving.
I simply must go, (Baby, it's cold outside)
The speaker feels the need to leave but acknowledges the warmth of the welcome.
The answer is no, (Uhh, Baby, it's cold outside)
The partner insists on staying despite the speaker's intention to leave.
The welcome has been, so nice and warm
The welcome from the partner has been warm.
(Look out the window at that storm)
The speaker observes a storm outside through the window.
My sister will be suspicious
The speaker's sister may become suspicious if they stay longer.
My brother will be there at the door
The speaker's brother is expected to be at the door.
My maiden aunt´s mind is vicious
The maiden aunt is thought to have a judgmental mindset.
well mabe just a half a drink more
The speaker considers having a bit more to drink before leaving.
I've got to get home, (Baby, you´ll freeze outthere)
The speaker insists on the need to go home due to the cold outside.
Say lend me a comb, (It's up to your knees outthere)
The speaker humorously asks for a comb despite the challenging weather outside.
You've really been grand, but don't you see
The speaker appreciates the partner but emphasizes the difficulty of leaving.
(How can you do this thing to me)
The speaker questions how the partner can subject them to this predicament.
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Anticipation of gossip or discussion about the situation the next day.
at least there will be plenty implied
Expectation of implied criticism or judgment from others.
I really can't stay, outthere it's cold outside
Despite the challenges, the speaker still finds it hard to leave.
Baby, it's cold outside
A playful reiteration of the cold weather outside.
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