I Can't Quit You Baby
Led 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" tell the story of a man who is unable to resist the seductive hold that a woman has over him, despite the fact that she has caused him pain and disrupted his life. The singer admits that he cannot quit her, hence he decides to put her down for a while. He also acknowledges that her presence makes him feel alive and that he loves her unconditionally, even though his love for her has led to mistreating his child and disrupting his happy home. The singer moans and groans in pain, unable to resist the physical and emotional pull that this woman has on him.
Overall, the lyrics reveal a conflicted and tortured individual who is caught between the irresistible allure of his passion for this woman and the damage that she has caused him. The song is a passionate and raw representation of the power of love, lust, and addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't quit you baby
I am unable to walk away from this relationship with you
So I'm gonna put you down for awhile
I am going to take a break from being with you temporarily to regain my happiness
I said I can't quit you baby
I need to emphasize that leaving you is difficult for me
I guess I gotta put you down for awhile
I think it's necessary for me to distance myself from you for a period of time
Said you messed up my happy home
I blame you for causing disruption and unhappiness in my household
Made me mistreat my only child
Your actions have led to me mistreating my own offspring
Yes sir you did!
I am addressing you specifically and assigning responsibility for your actions
Said you know I love you baby
I am acknowledging my feelings of love towards you
My love for you I could never hide
It is impossible for me to conceal my feelings of affection towards you
Oh when I feel you near me little girl
I experience intense desire when I am in your presence
I know you are my one desire
You are the person who I long for and crave above all others
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
When I express verbal or physical discomfort or pain, it's a result of your actions
You know it hurts me deep down inside
My pain and distress is severe and long-lasting
Oh, when you hear me, honey, baby,
I am pleading with you to pay attention and take responsibility for my suffering
You know you're my one desire
My love for you is all-encompassing and passionate
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Written by: Willie Dixon
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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
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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