Hey Baby
Adam Faith Lyrics
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I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
When I saw you walking down the street
I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet
She's so pretty, Lord she's fine
I'm gonna make her mine, all mine
Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
When you turned and walked away
Thats when I want to say
C'mon baby, give me a whirl
I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
When you turned and walked away
Thats when I want to say
C'mon baby, give me a whirl
I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby
C'mon, baby now
The lyrics of "Hey Baby" by Adam Faith are a classic example of a man trying to impress and win over a woman he's just seen. In the song, the singer sees a girl walking down the street who catches his eye. He describes her as "pretty" and "fine," and immediately decides that he wants to make her his own. He repeats the refrain "Hey hey hey baby, I want to know if you'll be my girl," as if it's a mantra that will will her to be with him.
As the girl turns to walk away, the man becomes even more determined to get her attention. He pleads for her to "give me a whirl," indicating that he's willing to do whatever it takes to make her fall for him. Throughout the song, the singer's excitement and infatuation are clear, as he repeats the same refrain over and over again. His determination to have this woman is palpable, making the song a testament to the power of attraction and the lengths we'll go to when we're in love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hey Baby" are a catchy and humorous tribute to the power of infatuation. With its simple, repetitive chorus and playful tone, the song captures the excitement and intensity of new love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey hey baby!
The singer is excited to address the person they are calling out to.
I want to know if you'll be my girl
The singer is expressing their interest in developing a romantic relationship with the person they are calling out to.
When I saw you walking down the street
The singer is recounting when and how they first encountered the person they are interested in.
I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet
The artist acknowledges that they were immediately attracted to the person they are calling out to and found them desirable.
She's so pretty, Lord she's fine
The artist is complimenting the person they are calling out to on their appearance, specifically saying they are very attractive.
I'm gonna make her mine, all mine
The singer is expressing their intention to pursue a relationship with the person they are calling out to with the goal of claiming them exclusively as their partner.
When you turned and walked away
The singer is referring to a moment when the person they are calling out to had started to distance themselves or move away from them.
Thats when I want to say
The artist is indicating that there was a point where they had something they wanted to say, but they hesitated or couldn't find the right moment.
C'mon baby, give me a whirl
The artist is requesting that the person they are calling out to try or take a chance with them, and give them a shot at pursuing a romantic relationship together.
Hey, hey hey baby!
The artist is still excitedly addressing the person they are calling out to.
I want to know if you'll be my girl
The singer is reiterating their desire to form a romantic relationship with the person they are calling out to.
Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby
The artist is expressing their enthusiasm and desire for the person they are calling out to.
C'mon, baby now
The singer is urging the person they are calling out to take a chance on them and give them a chance to pursue a relationship together.
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Written by: Bruce Channel, Margaret Cobb
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