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I'm steppin' out with my baby
Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in the right
It's for sure, not for maybe
That I'm all dressed up tonight
Steppin' out with my honey
Can't be bad to feel so good
Never felt quite so sunny
And I keep on knockin' wood
There'll be smooth sailin'
'Cause I'm trimmin' my sails
With my top hat
And my white tie and my tails
Steppin' out with my baby
Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in the right
Ask me when will that day be
The big day may be tonight
If I seem to scintillate
It's because I've got a date
A date with a package of
The good things that come with love
You don't have to ask me
I won't waste your time
But if you should ask me
Why I feel sublime, dance
There'll be smooth sailin'
'Cause I'm trimmin' my sails
In my top hat
And my white tie and my tails
I'm steppin' out with my baby
Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in the right
Ask me when will that day be
The big day may be tonight, what a night
The song "Steppin' Out With My Baby" is a classic swing tune that celebrates the joy of going out and feeling good. The lyrics are simple but effective: Astaire sings about how he's all dressed up and going out with his loved one. He's confident that everything will go smoothly because he's looking good, feeling good, and in the right place at the right time.
The song's lyrics are full of playful metaphors and clever wordplay. For example, when Astaire sings "Never felt quite so sunny / And I keep on knockin' wood," he's saying that he's never felt so good before and is hoping that his luck continues throughout the night. Similarly, when he talks about "trimmin' my sails," he's referring to the act of adjusting a sailboat's sails to catch the wind and move forward smoothly. In this context, he's saying that he's ready to have a good time and sail smoothly through the night.
The song's lyrics also suggest that Astaire is in a state of pure joy and happiness, as evidenced by his reference to "The good things that come with love," which he says come in a "package" that he's looking forward to opening. This joyful feeling is also reflected in the upbeat tempo of the music, which is characterized by swinging horns, a fast-paced rhythm section, and a bouncy melody that's easy to dance to. Overall, "Steppin' Out With My Baby" is a fun and uplifting song that captures the spirit of the swing era and celebrates the joy of being alive.
I'm steppin' out with my baby
I'm going out with my significant other
Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in the right
I'm confident that tonight will be a great night
It's for sure, not for maybe
There's no doubt about it
That I'm all dressed up tonight
I'm dressed up for a special occasion
Steppin' out with my honey
Going out with my significant other
Can't be bad to feel so good
It feels great to be with someone I love
Never felt quite so sunny
I've never been this happy before
And I keep on knockin' wood
I'm grateful for my good fortune
There'll be smooth sailin'
I anticipate a great night
'Cause I'm trimmin' my sails
I'm prepared for anything that comes my way
With my top hat
I'm dressed to impress
And my white tie and my tails
I'm wearing formal attire
Ask me when will that day be
Ask me when I'll find true love
The big day may be tonight
I may find love tonight
If I seem to scintillate
If I seem to be sparkling
It's because I've got a date
It's because I'm going out with someone special
A date with a package of
A date filled with
The good things that come with love
The wonderful things that love brings
You don't have to ask me
You don't need to ask me
I won't waste your time
I won't bore you with irrelevant details
But if you should ask me
If you do ask me
Why I feel sublime, dance
Why I'm feeling so joyful, let's just dance
I'm steppin' out with my baby
I'm going out with my significant other
Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in the right
I'm confident that tonight will be a great night
Ask me when will that day be
Ask me when I'll find true love
The big day may be tonight, what a night
I may find love tonight, how exciting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Written by: Irving Berlin
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01Steppin3:00
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ASTAIRE Fred
02Puttin' On The Ritz
03Cheek To Cheek
04A Fine Romance
05Funny Face
06The Carioca
07Fascinating Rhythm
08Carioca
09Steppin' Out With My Baby
10All of You
11Stereophonic Sound
12Paris Loves Lovers
13Shall We Dance
14Let's Face The Music And Dance
15I Wanna Be A Dancing Man
16medley 1
17Night and Day
18A Needle in the Haystack
19I Concentrate on you
20I Won't Dance
21New sun in the Sky
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