I Can't Quit You Baby
Æë°ØÁÖ·ÉͧLed Zeppelin Lyrics
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So I'm gonna put you down for awhile
I said I can't quit you baby
I guess I gotta put you down for awhile
Said you messed up my happy home
Made me mistreat my only child
Yes sir you did!
My love for you I could never hide
Oh, you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide
Oh when I feel you near me little girl
I know you are my one desire
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside
Oh, when you hear me, honey, baby,
You know you're my one desire
Yes, you are
The lyrics of Led Zeppelin's song "I Can't Quit You Baby" appear to be about a tumultuous and addictive romantic relationship. The singer can't seem to let go of their lover, despite the fact that they have caused problems in the singer's personal life. The song begins with the singer admitting that they can't quit the lover, but they will have to put them down for a while. They go on to blame the lover for "messing up" their "happy home" and causing them to "mistreat" their child. Despite this, the singer makes it clear that they still love the lover deeply and can't hide it. The presence of the lover makes them feel complete and fulfilled. The singer's pain is evident in their moaning and groaning, but they believe that this is all worth it because they consider the lover their one desire.
Overall a mournful blues tune, the lyrics of "I Can't Quit You Baby" explore the complicated and painful emotions that come with being stuck in a destructive relationship. The singer seemingly cannot resist the pull of their lover, even though they recognize that the relationship is causing harm to their family life. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this song is the way that it incorporates this emotional pain into a musical form that is traditionally associated with the African American experience. Led Zeppelin was a band of white British musicians who nonetheless took inspiration from the blues and incorporated its musical style into much of their rock music. This hybrid style resulted in a unique sound that was both raw and electrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't quit you baby
I am unable to end our relationship or stop loving you.
So I'm gonna put you down for awhile
I need some time apart from you to reflect on our relationship.
I said I can't quit you baby
Reiterating that I cannot leave you despite any challenges in our relationship.
I guess I gotta put you down for awhile
Although it's difficult, I acknowledge that I need to separate from you to properly handle our problems.
Said you messed up my happy home
You caused chaos and conflict in my previously happy relationship or household.
Made me mistreat my only child
As a result of the issues caused by our relationship, I ended up treating my own child unfairly.
Yes sir you did!
I hold you responsible for the problems in my life that resulted from our relationship.
Said you know I love you baby
I openly and honestly express my love for you.
My love for you I could never hide
I cannot keep my love for you a secret, it constantly shows through my actions and feelings.
Oh when I feel you near me little girl
When you are close to me, I feel a deep connection and attraction to you.
I know you are my one desire
There is no one else I desire besides you.
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
My vocal expressions of pleasure or pain reveal the intensity of my emotional connection to you.
You know it hurts me deep down inside
The problems we face in our relationship cause me great pain and suffering.
Oh when you hear me, honey, baby,
When you are aware of my emotional expressions, our connection becomes stronger.
You know you're my one desire
I crave and desire your love and attention above all else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Willie Dixon
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@marcusvehtibulos
I can't quit you baby
So I'm gonna put you down for awhile
I said I can't quit you baby
I guess I gotta put you down for awhile
Said you messed up my happy home
Made me mistreat my only child
Yes sir you did!
Said you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide
Oh, you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide
Oh when I feel you near me little girl
I know you are my one desire
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside
Oh, when you hear me, honey, baby,
You know you're my one desire
Yes, you are
@getenlightened
Page, Plant, Bonham & Jones carried me through some dark days. My gratitude for them is eternal. I thank the universe for making it possible for them to exist.
@philabustahblue5532
Fuckin straight
@andrepellegrini2849
Amen,
@rajnandini5968
Seriously man
@patriceverrochi3205
Agreed 👍, I am so grateful for them! Page is my God
@turahglen3959
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@khuddle
This is the most underrated song in Zep's catalogue. Just awesome.
@tman29360
What about bring it on home man people always forget
@evidenceia5699
Your time is gonna come is very underrated too
@saulgoodman8063
@@tman29360 wow this is so good i just listened thanks for putting me on