Baby One More Time
Bowling for Soup Lyrics
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How was I supposed to know
That something wasn't right here
Oh baby baby
I shouldn't have let you go
And now you're out of sight, yeah
Show me how you want it to be
Tell me baby cause I need to know now
Because...
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
I must confess I still believe (still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time
Oh baby baby
The reason I breathe is you
And girl you've got me blinded
Oh pretty baby
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
It's not the way I planned it
Show me how you want it to be
Tell me baby cause I need to know now
Oh because...
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
I must confess I still believe (still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time
Oh baby baby
How was I supposed to know
(How was I supposed to know)
Oh pretty baby
I shouldn't have let you go
And I must confess
That my loneliness is killing me now
Don't you know I still believe?
That you will be here
And give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
I must confess I still believe (still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time
The lyrics to Bowling for Soup's song "Baby One More Time," originally performed by Britney Spears, tell a story of a man who is distraught over the loss of his lover. The opening lines of the song display his confusion and inability to understand what went wrong. He is longing for a sign to show him how to fix the rift between them, even looking towards simpler times when they were together. The singer believes that his loneliness is killing him, and he confesses that he still believes in the relationship.
Furthermore, he becomes vulnerable and openly admits that he is not okay without her. The repetition of the line "Give me a sign, hit me baby one more time" underscores his desperation for her return. He is essentially begging for her to come back and fix everything.
The song touches on a common theme of heartbreak and the desire to regain what has been lost. It shows how some relationships leave such a lasting impact on a person that it can cause them to break down when it's over. The song's lyrics are powerful, relatable, and demonstrate the universal fear of being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby baby
Addressing the person he loves.
How was I supposed to know
Expressing confusion about the current situation.
That something wasn't right here
Suggesting that something has gone wrong with their relationship.
I shouldn't have let you go
Regretting letting go of the person he loves.
And now you're out of sight, yeah
Feeling the loss of the person he loves.
Show me how you want it to be
Asking the person he loves to share their desires.
Tell me baby cause I need to know now
Emphasizing the urgency of understanding the person's desires.
Because...
Transitioning to the chorus.
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
Expressing the emotional toll of loneliness.
I must confess I still believe (still believe)
Admitting he still believes in their relationship.
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Revealing the extent of the struggle without the person he loves.
Give me a sign
Asking for a sign of their love and commitment.
Hit me baby one more time
Asking the person he loves to reconnect with him.
Oh baby baby
Reiterating his love and devotion.
The reason I breathe is you
Communicating the centrality of their relationship to his life.
And girl you've got me blinded
Describing the intensity of his love.
Oh pretty baby
Endearingly addressing the person he loves.
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Expressing his willingness to do anything for their relationship.
It's not the way I planned it
Acknowledging the unexpected nature of their current situation.
And I must confess
Repeating the previous chorus line with different wording.
That my loneliness is killing me now
Reiterating the emotional toll of loneliness.
Don't you know I still believe?
Reminding the person he loves that he still believes in their relationship.
That you will be here
Expressing his hope that the person he loves will return to him.
And give me a sign
Repeating a previous chorus line.
Hit me baby one more time
Repeating the chorus in a plea for reconciliation.
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the emotional struggle.
I must confess I still believe (still believe)
Repeating the chorus to reaffirm his belief in their relationship.
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the intensity of his feelings.
Give me a sign
Repeating a previous chorus line.
Hit me baby one more time
Repeating the chorus in a final plea for reconciliation.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Max
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