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Worried About My Baby
Howlin' Wolf Lyrics


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Lookie here baby what you tryin’ to do, tryin’ to love me and another man too,
I’m worried about that baby, baby worried about you,
Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried about me.

I’m gonna tell you this time, I ain’t gonna say no mo’, the next time I tell ya I’m gonna let you go
‘Cause I’m worried about you, baby worried about you,
Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried bout me.

Run here baby, sit on my knee, I got something to tell you been worrying me,
I’m worried about you, baby worried about you,
Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried about me.

Got up this morning, feeling bad, nobody know how much trouble I’ve had,
I’m worried about you, baby worried about you,
Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried about me.

Overall Meaning

In Howlin' Wolf's song Worried About My Baby, the singer expresses his concern and anxiety about his lover's fidelity. The opening lines indicate that the singer believes that his lover is attempting to love him and another man at the same time. He expresses his worry about this situation, highlighting the potential for heartbreak and betrayal. The repetition of the phrase "baby worried about you" emphasizes the singer's anxiety and the severity of the situation.


As the song continues, the singer becomes increasingly firm in his position. He tells his lover that he will leave if she continues to see other men. This suggests that he values his own emotional well-being over the relationship, acknowledging that he cannot control his lover's actions but can control his own response.


The final verse of the song describes the singer's distress and feelings of isolation. Even though his lover is the cause of his worries, he feels that he is alone in his pain. The repetition of the phrase "baby worried about you" in this verse takes on a more mournful tone, emphasizing the emotional toll of the situation.


Overall, the song Worried About My Baby explores themes of insecurity, jealousy, and the fear of betrayal in a romantic relationship. The singer's worry and anxiety about his lover's fidelity are palpable, showcasing the emotional complexity of love and commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

Lookie here baby what you tryin’ to do, tryin’ to love me and another man too,
Hey there, sweetheart, what are you trying to accomplish by loving me and another man? It's causing me to worry about you.


I’m worried about that baby, baby worried about you,
I'm concerned about you, my dear. You're making me anxious.


Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried about me.
My worries are weighing down heavily on me, and it's important that you become concerned for me too.


I’m gonna tell you this time, I ain’t gonna say no mo’, the next time I tell ya I’m gonna let you go
I'm warning you now - this is the last time I'm going to discuss my concerns with you. Next time, I'll have to let you go from my life completely.


‘Cause I’m worried about you, baby worried about you,
I'm worried about your actions, and it's causing me a great deal of distress.


Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried bout me.
I need you to start worrying about me in return, since my worries are affecting my well-being.


Run here baby, sit on my knee, I got something to tell you been worrying me,
Come here, my dear, I need to talk to you. There's something that's been weighing heavily on my mind.


I’m worried about you, baby worried about you,
Once again, I'm feeling anxious about your behavior.


Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried about me.
You need to start worrying about how my worries are impacting me, too.


Got up this morning, feeling bad, nobody know how much trouble I’ve had,
I woke up feeling awful today, and no one knows just how much distress I'm experiencing.


I’m worried about you, baby worried about you,
I'm feeling incredibly worried about the state of our relationship.


Baby worried about you baby, and you better be worried about me.
And I need you to start worrying about how your actions are affecting me, too.




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@hollycruse9022

I love this Lee! Thanks for sharing with us! I hope you are doing well! So nice of you to stay in touch. Dean would and does appreciate it! Lot's of love! Hooley (Deans nick name for me!)

@robertnighthawk6724

World's best guitar solo

@smoothoperator7023

Willie Johnson 🔥🎸

@durwinpocha

dedicated to the little chicks that I know,

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