"What's in this drink" is an expression even I've used. It's an old one that means "alcohol." In other words, the woman in the song is trying to jokingly blame her feeling tipsy on something outside of her control...as in, "Oh, there's alcohol in this alcoholic drink?" The duet was performed by both the composer and his wife anyway.
@@alexabond1217 More like this is mid-20th century and her parents would freak if they found out she stayed the night with her boyfriend. She's trying to leave for that reason only.
hold up okay so the movie that this is from the woman’s like in her twenties and she lives w her parents because that’s what they did in the 40s (u didn’t move out until you got married),, “what’s in this drink” was a phrase used to imply that her behaviour was because she’d had a bit to drink (alcohol, nothing creepy)!! the whole song’s just about girl who wants to stay but doesn’t want the neighbours to gossip and has to pretend that she doesn’t want to bc that’s what fitted into what was socially acceptable!! v cute song from the 40s!! nothing creepy happening here!!
Dodie I just came from one of your old videos and I was thinking, "this girl has got such a pretty voice" but then I came straight here and dude, your voice has improved so much (and I didn't even think it _could_ get better???) and all your runs and everything are so strong and effortlessly natural and ugh marry me pls
for REAL. I was a long time fan of Andie, and she once linked to Doddle's channel, years ago. So I checked it out... Basically said.. "ehh. it's okay, but not really into it". Then I happened upon her video again months ago, and WOW. I love her content, the music and the heart to hearts about mental health. It's amazing what happens when you work on your craft.
if you want to sing along but don't have UA-cam red, here you go I really can't stay (but baby, it's cold outside) I've got to go away (but baby, it's cold outside) This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in) So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice) My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's your hurry?) My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd better scurry (beautiful please don't hurry) But maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while I pour) The neighbors might think (baby, it's bad out there) Say what's in this drink? (no cabs to be had out there) I wish I knew how (your eyes are like starlight now) To break this spell (i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) I ought to say, no, no, no sir (mind if I move in closer?) At least I'm gonna say that I tried (what's the sense in hurtin' my pride?) I really can't stay (oh baby don't hold out) But baby, it's cold outside I simply must go (but baby, it's cold outside) The answer is no (but baby, it's cold outside) Your welcome has been (how lucky that you dropped in) So nice and warm (look out the window at this dawn) My sister will be suspicious (gosh your lips look delicious) My brother will be there at the door (waves upon the tropical shore) My maiden aunts mind is vicious (gosh your lips are delicious) But maybe just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before) I've gotta get home(but baby, you'd freeze out there) Say lend me a coat(it's up to your knees out there) You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand) But don't you see? (how can you do this thing to me?) There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think of my lifelong sorrow) At least there will be plenty implied (if you got pnuemonia and died) I really can't stay (get over that old out) Baby, it's cold Baby, it's cold outside
Kim Olyslager Why can't you hear it its not rapey!!!! "say what's in this drink"" is like when you have a really good dish and you're like yum what are the ingredients or te recipe or how did you make this stop looking for things where they are not and "" at least im gonna say that i've tried"" is like oh so my parents dont get mad im gonna say that I tried to go but it was just too cold or too late or something. You people can be as intolerant as you please but stop ruining things just because you're bored.
Ehm, excuse you? Can you please calm down? I am not bored or anything, I just meant it in like a "i head this song 8 times an hour on the radio, so please people stop playing it", not because its a bad song. I just heard it a bit to often. Don't be so negative and make me look like a 'bad and bored' person because i am not, you're the one being negatie here and that's all i'm going to say bye have a nice christmas
Kim Olyslager im sorry but nearly EVERYONE on this thread is saying the song is rapey or " i cant even hear the song"" so i misinterpreted your comment
I'm watching this again and I'm so close to just rummaging through the cupboard for my christmas tree "what are you doing it's july" "yes bUT DODIE MAKES IT CHRISTMAS"
Jailyn Marshall it's...louder? Something like that? It's different and I like it too (also not saying she doesn't sound good in other videos hahaha, I love dodie)
OH MY GOODNESS Dodie and Lewis - a collab I never I knew I needed! I've been a fan of Lewis since 2011, so amazing to see such a talented two performing together!
They are so lovely!! I saw Lewis in concert in France last year, he was the first part of Oh Wonder. There was such a good atmosphere during this concert, it was AMAZING !
Theodore Chandra Actually this entire song makes way more sense when viewed from the mindset of someone from the time! Women, even if they actually wanted to were expected to say no to sexual advanced because they weren't allowed sexual agency. The line "what's in this drink?" was actual a common joke, (like asking someone what's good) that everyone knew was a woman making an excuse as to why she had sex with someone. If you look at the lyrics, it's her commenting that there will be talk tomorrow, because she wants everyone to see her as a proper young lady even if she wasn't in the context of the time period. So that was a little wink at the audience, even though now in our era it sounds a little rapey. (To answer Dodie's question as to her age, it wasn't common for women to leave their homes and strike out on their own like it is now, they lived with their families until they were married and then they lived with their husbands.)
I don't think it's as simple as intent now, people are addressing the implications *now*. It may have been written then, but it's still being sung today. Also, it definitely has a few predatory undertones. (Like the original writing of the song, in which the female was meant to be the "mouse" and the male was meant to be the "wolf". Because that isn't creepy.) Also also, marital rape wasn't considered to be a "thing" until 1995, roughly 50 years later. There were plenty of rapey marriages going on in the 1940's.
Erynne GriffinI don't see it that way at all. It sounds like a flirtatious banter between two people who clearly want to stay together longer, but the girl is supposed to play coy. If there is any obvious undertones, it's more sexist than rape ones.
Lyrics: I really can't stay (Baby it's cold outside) I gotta go away (Baby it's cold outside) This evening has been (Been hoping that you'd dropped in) So very nice (I'll hold your hands they're just like ice) My mother will start to worry (Beautiful what's your hurry?) My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar) So really I'd better scurry (Beautiful please don't hurry) Well maybe just a half a drink more (I'll put some records on while I pour) The neighbors might think (Baby it's bad out there) Say what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there) I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now) To break this spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) (Why thank you) I ought to say no, no, no sir (Mind if move in closer?) At least I'm gonna say that I tried (What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?) I really can't stay (Baby don't hold out) Baby it's cold outside Ah, you're very pushy you know? I like to think of it as opportunistic I simply must go (Baby it's cold outside) The answer is no (But baby it's cold outside) The welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in) So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm) My sister will be suspicious (Gosh your lips look delicious!) My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore) My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (Gosh your lips are delicious!) Well maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before) (And I don't even smoke) I've got to get home (Baby you'll freeze out there) Say lend me a coat? (It's up to your knees out there!) You've really been grand, (I feel when I touch your hand) But don't you see? (How can you do this thing to me?) There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my life long sorrow!) At least there will be plenty implied (If you caught pneumonia and died!) I really can't stay (Get over that old out) Baby it's cold Baby it's cold outside Okay fine, just another drink then That took a lot of convincing!
Play the Dean Martin Quiz "Baby It's Cold Outside" (I really can't stay) But, baby, it's cold outside (I've got to go away) But, baby, it's cold outside (This evening has been) Been hoping that you'd drop in (So very nice) I'll hold your hands they're just like ice (My mother will start to worry) Beautiful, what's your hurry (My father will be pacing the floor) Listen to the fireplace roar (So really I'd better scurry) Beautiful, please don't hurry (Well, maybe just half a drink more) Put some records on while I pour (The neighbors might think) Baby, it's bad out there (Say what's in this drink) No cabs to be had out there (I wish I knew how) Your eyes are like starlight now (To break this spell) I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell (I ought to say no, no, no, sir) Mind if I move in closer (At least I'm gonna say that I tried) What's the sense of hurting my pride (I really can't stay) Baby, don't hold doubt [Both] Baby, it's cold outside (I simply must go) Baby, it's cold outside (The answer is no) Baby, it's cold outside (The welcome has been) How lucky that you dropped in (So nice and warm) Look out the window at the storm (My sister will be suspicious) Gosh your lips look delicious (My brother will be there at the door) Waves upon a tropical shore (My maiden aunt's mind is vicious) Gosh your lips are delicious (But maybe just a cigarette more) Never such a blizzard before (I got to get home) But, baby, you'd freeze out there (Say lend me a coat) It's up to your knees out there (You've really been grand) I thrill when you touch my hand (But don't you see) How can you do this thing to me (There's bound to be talk tomorrow) Think of my life long sorrow (At least there will be plenty implied) If you caught pneumonia and died (I really can't stay) Get over that old doubt [Both] Baby, it's cold [Both] Baby, it's cold outside
I don't think it's a rapey song I think is just that she's not "supposed" to stay late with a guy because as you said it was a time in history were women weren't allowed to do most things, but she clearly wants to stay, though she's supposed to say "well, I should go".
***** Yes but I didn't understand it so literal I guess. Since later she says something like "breaking this spell" I thought it was more like "I should be more responsible what's happening to me?". The answer may be love or not, we never know, but I guess I chose the first. Even at that age when society wasn't concerned about feminism I don't think singing about taking advantage of drunk/drugged women was seen as very cool, you know :P
thank you, i totally agree. people get way too triggered. and they just assume things are always bad, and don't even think about what other possibilities there are.
yeah, any time she's saying "i gotta go" it's half-hearted and based off of what OTHER people want her to do. she literally thinks up excuses herself along with the excuses the guy is thinking up for her.
doddleoddle ok I'm counting on that maybe we can get some coffee, filipino food or let me paint your nails and have face masks or something and I totally forgot to comment about how great of a video this is but I'm INLOVE
Not Josh Dun Agreed! I can't even listen to this song anymore (whether the "rapey" interpretation is the correct one or not... it still perpetuates these ideas as acceptable and romantic). But I love this. It's so pretty I can ignore the lyrics.
This video is turning 5 years this incoming 21st December and I still love and come back to it every year since it was posted. This just hits differently!
I do love this song. I know lots of people don't like this song, but it's so pretty and I love your rendition of it. Your voices blend so well together. ❤️❤️
tips to people trying to play along, transpose frank loesser's version -3, and put a capo on the first fret. also, the solo is in the key of b flat. :)
i cannot look at dodie without smiling like honestly?? her faces and expressions are so cute, her fashion choice makes her seem so smol and cute, like AwH !!
Hey this song isn't rapey! Like you said she is playing with the social expectations, like when she says she /ought/ to say no. You were pointing out that she mentions the whole family but yeah she doesn't need to be young to be worrying about that. The infamous line about the drink is because she's joking that that could be used as an excuse. I once saw a really in depth explanation why this song honestly is ok, I can't remember all the reasons but genuinely! Not problematic! Also this version is luuuusssshhh nice work 😍
i was just watching one of your old videos, absolutely smitten, and then clicked onto this. and holy crap your voice improved so much, i didn't even know that was possible. absolutely love this, dodie xxx
Dodie you are one of my top musical inspirations and I thank you so much because with every upload you inspire me to follow my wildest dreams (like making videos). Thank you, you were wonderful as always, and so was he 💘
I think when she says "what's in this drink" it's in a playful flirtatious kinda tone, like she still staying because she wants to although she has to leave.. idk just my opinion :p
Both sounds so good! She has such a classy elegant voice and he sounds so sexy when he says "Gosh, your lips look delicious". I love it. Especially the girl! Her expressions are supersweet!
I have been watching your channel for a while, but I still find surprises like this. It'd take a long long time to watch all of your videos, so I just watch some sometimes. and I didn't know you filmed a video with Lewis Watson, he's one of my favourites!
Lovely !!! Love her voice, how she phrases and her timing and everything !! I especially like these type songs and even older type songs. Songs from the 20, 30 , and 40’s .
me: there are too many covers of baby its cold outside im sick of it dodie: baby its cold outside cover me: YOO I LOVE BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE MY FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SONG SO GOOD WHIP
mhm nope too cute i refuse to watch.
Conan Gray right 😂 love your videos btw!
Hey Cone! ❤
I love your music!!!
I agree, please collab heheheh
😂😂😂
-I really can't stay
-Baby it's cold outside
-I'm secretly gay
-Baby it's, wait what?
Danika Howell best thing I've read today 😅
omf 😂😂
is that a vine?
me tho😂😂
ME
merry christmas, friends x
Lewis Watson I'm replaying this song over and over, thank you for blessing the earth with your wonderful presence c:
I’ve literally played this at least 50 times this week
Please make music together! x
You guys should sing like this annually
Lewis Watson merry christmas, friend, thank u for singing this so lovely-ly x
"What's in this drink" is an expression even I've used. It's an old one that means "alcohol." In other words, the woman in the song is trying to jokingly blame her feeling tipsy on something outside of her control...as in, "Oh, there's alcohol in this alcoholic drink?"
The duet was performed by both the composer and his wife anyway.
@Betsy Mills Nope. It was just a saying used during the time. She wants to stay but she is being coy about it.
I didn't know that, that makes me feel so much better about this song!
I thought it was more like “wow this drink is strong, what’s in it?” That’s how I interpreted it anyway.
@@alexabond1217 More like this is mid-20th century and her parents would freak if they found out she stayed the night with her boyfriend. She's trying to leave for that reason only.
Yeah, I never saw this song as anything other than just flirty and playful
Let's be honest, the faces Dodie makes when she sings are freaking adorable
Mystic Edits
So true though!!!!
true
Mystic Edits the cutest
Love the username
it's a tradition to have this on repeat once December starts
felt
yes definitely!
I love the faces she makes while singing^^
Karaleigh Loya
Yeeesssssss!
she looks kinda like jon
Karaleigh Loya right! Like I'm obsessed and in love!
Karaleigh Loya me to
One of my favourite winter songs. Nice to hear it with a British accent!
Great cover, guys!
AMI!!!!
WHEEE thank you!
doddleoddle hey dod
doddleoddle awe ilysm you are so cute
Ami Yamato ami! I love you! >♡
i kee on thinking about that one vine where the dude goes
"i really cant staay"
*moves to the side*
"baBEEHHH iT'S CoLD OUTSIIDeeE"
"I have to go"
"baBEHHHH itS cOLd ouTsIDe"
That vine is actually how i found this song! 😂
Damn that dude is soothing. Wouldn't mind him singing me to sleep on christmas eve.
ScrattleGG YES, I LOVE LEWIS, YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT HIS MUSIC HE'S REALLY GOOD
I'm glad she did this collab with him, I've never heard of him before this, but I'm excited to listen to more of his great voice.
ScrattleGG OMOSHHHHHH!!! I read this as 'Wouldn't mind sleeping on him' 🙃
Mushmonster Please do! He's amazing and one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. Little Light and Outgrow are by far my favs. X
Dorothy Z
Thx for the suggestions my dude
"I really can't stay"
"That's alright see you later"
"now the world dont move"
Mariana Narciso Cupid: Don't Fucking Move
hold up okay so the movie that this is from the woman’s like in her twenties and she lives w her parents because that’s what they did in the 40s (u didn’t move out until you got married),, “what’s in this drink” was a phrase used to imply that her behaviour was because she’d had a bit to drink (alcohol, nothing creepy)!! the whole song’s just about girl who wants to stay but doesn’t want the neighbours to gossip and has to pretend that she doesn’t want to bc that’s what fitted into what was socially acceptable!! v cute song from the 40s!! nothing creepy happening here!!
why can i imagine a dorky young married couple raising their voices so their neighbors can hear them 'refusing' to stay
The reverse. The man is the one trying to leave, and the woman is tempting him to stay. See the original video
Know this is from 3 years ago but also in the film the song is reversed and a man sings the woman’s part
Their voices together are like liquid.
eeeee i love this
888th comment.
Bi culture is loving both of them
super relatable
Morgan Cope truly
yepp
yep
mhm
Gettin chills when Lewis sings the line about lips lol 2:17
+
SAME HERE
ok so i'm not the only one
Micaela C saME HERE
Oooommmmg I'm not the only one ahhhh Fam
this is everything.
Dil Howlter why are you everywhere?
Dil Howlter hey dad
Dil Howlter hey dad
Father
Daddy ;)
THIS MAKES MY HEART SO WARM
They're both so pretty
aubreylurvsharrypotter There so frickin gorgeous ( also my names Aubrey too so I got really excited when I saw your username )
aubreylurvsharrypotter (I like harry potter) :)
Dodie I just came from one of your old videos and I was thinking, "this girl has got such a pretty voice" but then I came straight here and dude, your voice has improved so much (and I didn't even think it _could_ get better???) and all your runs and everything are so strong and effortlessly natural and ugh marry me pls
right?!
mariaarakal WHEEE THANK U I PRACTICE
for REAL. I was a long time fan of Andie, and she once linked to Doddle's channel, years ago. So I checked it out... Basically said.. "ehh. it's okay, but not really into it". Then I happened upon her video again months ago, and WOW. I love her content, the music and the heart to hearts about mental health. It's amazing what happens when you work on your craft.
DEAR HEAVENS DODIE HAS REPLIED
I CAN DIE IN PEACE NOW
I think Dodie should just marry every single one of us, and then we treat her like a queen as her spouses.
EVERY YEAR WHEN IT TURNS DECEMBER I LISTEN TO THIS.
Alysha Who? Me rnnnn
if you want to sing along but don't have UA-cam red, here you go
I really can't stay (but baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (but baby, it's cold outside)
This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar)
So really I'd better scurry (beautiful please don't hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while I pour)
The neighbors might think (baby, it's bad out there)
Say what's in this drink? (no cabs to be had out there)
I wish I knew how (your eyes are like starlight now)
To break this spell (i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I ought to say, no, no, no sir (mind if I move in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (what's the sense in hurtin' my pride?)
I really can't stay (oh baby don't hold out)
But baby, it's cold outside
I simply must go (but baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no (but baby, it's cold outside)
Your welcome has been (how lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (look out the window at this dawn)
My sister will be suspicious (gosh your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door (waves upon the tropical shore)
My maiden aunts mind is vicious (gosh your lips are delicious)
But maybe just a cigarette more (never such a blizzard before)
I've gotta get home(but baby, you'd freeze out there)
Say lend me a coat(it's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)
But don't you see? (how can you do this thing to me?)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think of my lifelong sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied (if you got pnuemonia and died)
I really can't stay (get over that old out)
Baby, it's cold
Baby, it's cold outside
oh and here's some replay buttons to spare
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Oh bless
Seiret You're amazing
Why do you need youtube red to sing along what
Seiret thank you so much
Oh I love this Dodie!!
When Lewis sang "Gosh your lips look/are delicious" my heart melted. Great job guys.
the kind of song i honestly can't hear anymore but you two want me to play it on repeat like i've NEVER heard it.
Kim Olyslager Why can't you hear it its not rapey!!!! "say what's in this drink"" is like when you have a really good dish and you're like yum what are the ingredients or te recipe or how did you make this stop looking for things where they are not and "" at least im gonna say that i've tried"" is like oh so my parents dont get mad im gonna say that I tried to go but it was just too cold or too late or something. You people can be as intolerant as you please but stop ruining things just because you're bored.
Ehm, excuse you? Can you please calm down? I am not bored or anything, I just meant it in like a "i head this song 8 times an hour on the radio, so please people stop playing it", not because its a bad song. I just heard it a bit to often. Don't be so negative and make me look like a 'bad and bored' person because i am not, you're the one being negatie here and that's all i'm going to say bye have a nice christmas
Kim Olyslager im sorry but nearly EVERYONE on this thread is saying the song is rapey or " i cant even hear the song"" so i misinterpreted your comment
It's okay :)
Laura Ferreira Wtf
I love how whispery and conversational this is ITS PERFECT
"I really can't stay"
"Im gay and you'll DIE outside"
"Oh ok"
-Thomas sanders
i feel like the "you'll DIE outside" is virgil
@@greysonalex yes
why are dodies videos so aesthetic though
I'm watching this again and I'm so close to just rummaging through the cupboard for my christmas tree
"what are you doing it's july"
"yes bUT DODIE MAKES IT CHRISTMAS"
Your voice is very lovely and unique, I've never heard one like it I find it very relaxing
MattieCookie I've been summoned. PHANDOM UNITE!!
You can't escape the phandom PHANNNNDDOOMMMM HELLOOOO
You can't escape the phandom what up pham
You can't escape the phandom I can't escape I see
You can't escape the phandom HEY PHAM HAHA
this is my favorite version of the song thank you so much
Indecisive Ink yes
I’m totally in love w this and grimmie and pete’s version
I’m totally in love w this and grimmie and pete’s version
I got such a cozy/warm vibe from this one. maybe one of my new favs❣
so cute.
dodie your voice sounds so good here omggggg
i mean like it's very soothing. literally you're such a good singer pls dont think it's just in this one 😅
Jailyn Marshall it's...louder? Something like that? It's different and I like it too (also not saying she doesn't sound good in other videos hahaha, I love dodie)
Jailyn Marshall I think it's... Crisper? Does that make sense?
I thought the same thing !! It's good all the time but there's something about this
Jailyn Marshall her vibrato is really nice in this song
If I am honest her voice is Fantastic like truly
+Nicole Heggie I agree Pham! Dodie is generally lovely.
Nicole Heggie right
Nicole Heggie right
don’t you mean if you’re being honest?
OH MY GOODNESS Dodie and Lewis - a collab I never I knew I needed! I've been a fan of Lewis since 2011, so amazing to see such a talented two performing together!
Freya Mary I relate
Freya Mary sameee
Freya Mary holy moly sameeee
They are so lovely!! I saw Lewis in concert in France last year, he was the first part of Oh Wonder. There was such a good atmosphere during this concert, it was AMAZING !
And me since 2012! I literally started hyperventilating when I saw him in the thumbnail with Dodie and I near died of the perfection of them omfg
This song was written by a married couple. It wasn't intended to be a rapey song.
AnymousScreams what in this drink? please explain that line
Theodore Chandra it's probably implying the drink is mixed a bit strong, I don't think there is any harshness to this song
Theodore Chandra Actually this entire song makes way more sense when viewed from the mindset of someone from the time!
Women, even if they actually wanted to were expected to say no to sexual advanced because they weren't allowed sexual agency. The line "what's in this drink?" was actual a common joke, (like asking someone what's good) that everyone knew was a woman making an excuse as to why she had sex with someone. If you look at the lyrics, it's her commenting that there will be talk tomorrow, because she wants everyone to see her as a proper young lady even if she wasn't in the context of the time period. So that was a little wink at the audience, even though now in our era it sounds a little rapey. (To answer Dodie's question as to her age, it wasn't common for women to leave their homes and strike out on their own like it is now, they lived with their families until they were married and then they lived with their husbands.)
I don't think it's as simple as intent now, people are addressing the implications *now*. It may have been written then, but it's still being sung today.
Also, it definitely has a few predatory undertones. (Like the original writing of the song, in which the female was meant to be the "mouse" and the male was meant to be the "wolf". Because that isn't creepy.)
Also also, marital rape wasn't considered to be a "thing" until 1995, roughly 50 years later. There were plenty of rapey marriages going on in the 1940's.
Erynne GriffinI don't see it that way at all. It sounds like a flirtatious banter between two people who clearly want to stay together longer, but the girl is supposed to play coy. If there is any obvious undertones, it's more sexist than rape ones.
I cant be the only lunatic watching this in a mid-July heatwave
Mine is mid-june
August :)
wow, such a lunatic. listening to out of season music? you fucking looney toon.
September
dude three years later and i couldn’t agree more
that christmas tree is so classy looking
love this song
but yeah pretty rapey too
Yeah definitely
Ellie Weber In the original movie, the intent of the song wasn't to be rapey. They both loved eachother, the man didn't want his date to get too cold.
Lyrics:
I really can't stay (Baby it's cold outside)
I gotta go away (Baby it's cold outside)
This evening has been (Been hoping that you'd dropped in)
So very nice (I'll hold your hands they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (Beautiful what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)
So really I'd better scurry (Beautiful please don't hurry)
Well maybe just a half a drink more (I'll put some records on while I pour)
The neighbors might think (Baby it's bad out there)
Say what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)
I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To break this spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) (Why thank you)
I ought to say no, no, no sir (Mind if move in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?)
I really can't stay (Baby don't hold out)
Baby it's cold outside
Ah, you're very pushy you know?
I like to think of it as opportunistic
I simply must go (Baby it's cold outside)
The answer is no (But baby it's cold outside)
The welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (Gosh your lips look delicious!)
My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (Gosh your lips are delicious!)
Well maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before) (And I don't even smoke)
I've got to get home (Baby you'll freeze out there)
Say lend me a coat? (It's up to your knees out there!)
You've really been grand, (I feel when I touch your hand)
But don't you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my life long sorrow!)
At least there will be plenty implied (If you caught pneumonia and died!)
I really can't stay (Get over that old out)
Baby it's cold
Baby it's cold outside
Okay fine, just another drink then
That took a lot of convincing!
YES LEWIS WATSON YES YES YES I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW. MUCH MUCH LOVE FROM TEXAS YASSSS
jessica lombard OMG I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE FANGIRLING HERE
jessica lombard SAMEE
I'm glad you listed tht tumblr post that puts this song in historical perspective. :)
Play the Dean Martin Quiz
"Baby It's Cold Outside"
(I really can't stay) But, baby, it's cold outside
(I've got to go away) But, baby, it's cold outside
(This evening has been) Been hoping that you'd drop in
(So very nice) I'll hold your hands they're just like ice
(My mother will start to worry) Beautiful, what's your hurry
(My father will be pacing the floor) Listen to the fireplace roar
(So really I'd better scurry) Beautiful, please don't hurry
(Well, maybe just half a drink more) Put some records on while I pour
(The neighbors might think) Baby, it's bad out there
(Say what's in this drink) No cabs to be had out there
(I wish I knew how) Your eyes are like starlight now
(To break this spell) I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
(I ought to say no, no, no, sir) Mind if I move in closer
(At least I'm gonna say that I tried) What's the sense of hurting my pride
(I really can't stay) Baby, don't hold doubt
[Both] Baby, it's cold outside
(I simply must go) Baby, it's cold outside
(The answer is no) Baby, it's cold outside
(The welcome has been) How lucky that you dropped in
(So nice and warm) Look out the window at the storm
(My sister will be suspicious) Gosh your lips look delicious
(My brother will be there at the door) Waves upon a tropical shore
(My maiden aunt's mind is vicious) Gosh your lips are delicious
(But maybe just a cigarette more) Never such a blizzard before
(I got to get home) But, baby, you'd freeze out there
(Say lend me a coat) It's up to your knees out there
(You've really been grand) I thrill when you touch my hand
(But don't you see) How can you do this thing to me
(There's bound to be talk tomorrow) Think of my life long sorrow
(At least there will be plenty implied) If you caught pneumonia and died
(I really can't stay) Get over that old doubt
[Both] Baby, it's cold
[Both] Baby, it's cold outside
*quietly cry's from beauty of Dodie and the song*
"Hey whats in this drink?" And that little knowing look to camera I love it!!
Both of your voices are so smooth like silk 😍
yeeeeeees
I don't think it's a rapey song I think is just that she's not "supposed" to stay late with a guy because as you said it was a time in history were women weren't allowed to do most things, but she clearly wants to stay, though she's supposed to say "well, I should go".
***** Yes but I didn't understand it so literal I guess. Since later she says something like "breaking this spell" I thought it was more like "I should be more responsible what's happening to me?". The answer may be love or not, we never know, but I guess I chose the first. Even at that age when society wasn't concerned about feminism I don't think singing about taking advantage of drunk/drugged women was seen as very cool, you know :P
thank you, i totally agree. people get way too triggered. and they just assume things are always bad, and don't even think about what other possibilities there are.
at least someone gets it
Eleanor P • that's a good point
yeah, any time she's saying "i gotta go" it's half-hearted and based off of what OTHER people want her to do. she literally thinks up excuses herself along with the excuses the guy is thinking up for her.
Beautiful voices! The piano really surprised me and was a nice touch.
If they had a child the kid´s voice would be flawless
HEDY
Who else has a massive crush on Dodie?
Taystee me lmao
me ahA
Taystee gay for dodie
Taystee meeeeee
Well, obviously everyone!
Will Ferrell: BABY ITS COLLLLDD OOOOOUUUTTTSSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEE!!!!!!!
Precious bailey +
Precious bailey read this when they were singing this lol
Precious bailey Sameeeee. This song is just Elf for me, nothing else.
I really wish they recorded this so I could add it to my Christmas playlist.
Make an xmas playlist on youtube! That’s what i’ve done :)
lewis went to manila, philippines last year and he was absolutely wonderful. come back with him soon pls, dodes I owe you so much
one daYYYYY
doddleoddle ok I'm counting on that maybe we can get some coffee, filipino food or let me paint your nails and have face masks or something
and I totally forgot to comment about how great of a video this is but I'm INLOVE
+doddleoddle OMG YES MANILA PLS MY LOVE
Justine Patricia my mom was born there 😂
Justine Patricia YASSSS
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
I love coming back to this every December.
Same lol this has become an annual tradition
OMG I LOVE LEWIS WATSON!! YALL ARE SO GREAT TOGETHER! You should seriously think about singing more songs together!!!
Art in its purest form
I listen to this every year :,) thanks for growing up with me dodie
I've always been so creeped out by this song but this version makes it not as bad thanks dodie
Not Josh Dun Agreed! I can't even listen to this song anymore (whether the "rapey" interpretation is the correct one or not... it still perpetuates these ideas as acceptable and romantic). But I love this. It's so pretty I can ignore the lyrics.
THIS WAS PLAYING ON REPEAT FOR THE LAST TWO HOURS NOW...
Merry christmas in september!
Rockspencer merry Christmas in october
Merry Christmas in November :)
Felicity Clarke •-• yep
Rockspencer MERRY CHRISTMAS IN ALMOST DECEMBER
Merry Christmas in December!!!
omg your voices go so well together
Ahhh I love you dodie
I love the little discussion at the end
MeMyselfAndIris IRISSSSSS HEY GIRL HEYYYY🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻
This video is turning 5 years this incoming 21st December and I still love and come back to it every year since it was posted. This just hits differently!
Such talented babies I'm so happy, this makes me so warm inside
GOOSEBUMPS ALL OVER OH MYYYY
two of my favs wowowow
God their voices sound gorgeous when they're together
I do love this song. I know lots of people don't like this song, but it's so pretty and I love your rendition of it. Your voices blend so well together. ❤️❤️
cant help but keep coming back!
tips to people trying to play along, transpose frank loesser's version -3, and put a capo on the first fret. also, the solo is in the key of b flat. :)
James Lowe you're my savior.I was hoping that i could find someone mentioning something in the comments 😂
Any chance to find some tabs of his play and not just the chords?
I’m a beginner and I want to learn this song, could you tell me what transpose means?? I’m sorry lol
how does every guy that does a cover with dodie not fall in love with her
(and girl)
i cannot look at dodie without smiling like honestly?? her faces and expressions are so cute, her fashion choice makes her seem so smol and cute, like AwH !!
its like this song is made for your voices or something
im so in love
Hey this song isn't rapey! Like you said she is playing with the social expectations, like when she says she /ought/ to say no. You were pointing out that she mentions the whole family but yeah she doesn't need to be young to be worrying about that. The infamous line about the drink is because she's joking that that could be used as an excuse.
I once saw a really in depth explanation why this song honestly is ok, I can't remember all the reasons but genuinely! Not problematic! Also this version is luuuusssshhh nice work 😍
Oh I just noticed you linked a really good explanation so yay :)
Izzy Inkpen
Hey Izzy! ❤ Thanks for the explanation :)
When people say that they are talking about the whole what's in this drink part
1:49
This is running through my head no joke 24/7 what have you done to me Dodie
i was just watching one of your old videos, absolutely smitten, and then clicked onto this. and holy crap your voice improved so much, i didn't even know that was possible. absolutely love this, dodie xxx
Piano Posture Level: Dodie
*comes back to this mid-july* the lil piano bit makes it feel so Christmas-y I love it so much I cant
Baby, it's cold outside, but Dodie's personality warms my heart. ❤
This song is only creepy if you're the type to find problems where there are none.
I didn't think I could love this song any more than I already did, but WOW DODIE!
omg lewis watson !!! i love his music, his lyrics are so beautiful 😍 absolutely loved this
Cami Perez these aren't his lyrics
Mudkip David i know, i was talking about his original songs
0:53-0:59
when dodie is like "say, what's in this drink..?" And then she realized how fucked up the line was
Her face wHEeZe
It's finally time to bring this back 😭🎄
ayyy two of my faves!!
p.s. this is insanely good
Dodie you are one of my top musical inspirations and I thank you so much because with every upload you inspire me to follow my wildest dreams (like making videos). Thank you, you were wonderful as always, and so was he 💘
I think when she says "what's in this drink" it's in a playful flirtatious kinda tone, like she still staying because she wants to although she has to leave.. idk just my opinion :p
I LOVE LEWIS WATSON
Both sounds so good! She has such a classy elegant voice and he sounds so sexy when he says "Gosh, your lips look delicious". I love it. Especially the girl! Her expressions are supersweet!
One year today and it still gives me chills.
I'll hold your ham too Dodie ❤️
Beth Gorman ham?
Tatum Harper watch the outtakes aha
What about bacon?
That sounds questionable at best
obsessed with this
I have been watching your channel for a while, but I still find surprises like this. It'd take a long long time to watch all of your videos, so I just watch some sometimes. and I didn't know you filmed a video with Lewis Watson, he's one of my favourites!
Female version of Harry Potter with Draco Malfoy
Drarry is real
YES
YASSSS
ahhh yes
Omg yes
OH MY GOD MY TWO FAVES.
SAME
Alex Miller-Kelly AH. IM FANGIRLING SO HARD RN.
Liana's Music
I swear to god i read "MY TWO FATHERS!"
IDK WHY XD
Drizzy Dre lmao!!
Lovely !!! Love her voice, how she phrases and her timing and everything !! I especially like these type songs and even older type songs. Songs from the 20, 30 , and 40’s .
Back here again this year for round 4 of binging this to put me in a Christmassy mood ♥️
I've honestly never heard of Lewis until this but omg I'm so in love😫
i cannot count how many times i have viewed this one!! just love it and both voices are stunning xx
I love this! Your voices are beautiful together ❤
me: there are too many covers of baby its cold outside im sick of it
dodie: baby its cold outside cover
me: YOO I LOVE BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE MY FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SONG SO GOOD WHIP