b. Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. A smooth reggae artist, and ex-member of… Read Full Bio ↴b. Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. A smooth reggae artist, and ex-member of Skin, Flesh And Bones, whose first recording was for Coxsone Dodd, Brown subsequently teamed up with the Volcanoes, but enjoyed a UK solo hit with his version of Al Green's "Here I Am Baby" for Trojan Records. Later singles included "Caribbean Queen" and "No Soul Today", but he proved unable to repeat the success, despite working with the Seventh Extension band and others.

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Al Brown Lyrics

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I can't believe that it's real,
The way that you make me feel.
A burning deep down inside,
A love that I cannot hide.
Our love is you and me baby,
That make the world go round.
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
Layin' all my troubles down,

Here I am, baby,
Come and take me.
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Take me by the hand, oh
Show me,
Here I am, baby.

It always ends up this way,
Me begging you every day.
A love that I cannot have,
You broke my heart into half.
Our love is you and me baby, yeah, yeah
That make's the world go round.
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
Layin' all my troubles down, yeah

Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Take me by the hand, yeah
Squeeze it
Here I am, baby.

When I'm down I can always call you,
For a helpin' hand.
I know you'll do the best you can.
But it don't take much from me,
Just for my cup of Joe.

Oh there's love inside me,
I believe there's one to be an explosion,
It's tough for me, oh baby,
I can do worry,
Tell me all your troubles.
You won't ever have to worry now,

Just one more thing, ask everybody,
Everybody you see, oh no, no
You'll find yourselves lost and alone on a dark end of the street,

Here I am, baby,
Come and take me.
Here I am, baby,
Come and take me,
Take me by the hand.
Show me, take me, won't ya
Show me
Here I am, baby
Take me
Teach me

Won't you take me by the hand
Teach me

Overall Meaning

In "Here I Am Baby," Al Brown expresses his amazement at the intense feelings of love he has for his partner. He cannot believe that the love he feels for her is real, and he is overwhelmed by the burning passion and desire he experiences when he is with her. However, he acknowledges that their love is powerful and that together they make the world go round. He is willing to give up everything else in his life for the sake of their love, and he begs her to take him by the hand and show him the way. However, he also acknowledges that their relationship is fraught with difficulties, and he has been heartbroken by her at times. Nevertheless, he is willing to forgive and forget, and he hopes that she will reach out to him and take him back into her arms again.

The lyrics to "Here I Am Baby" are an ode to the transformative power of love. Brown's passionate vocals convey the emotions of a man who is deeply in love but also vulnerable and unsure of himself. He recognizes both the beauty and the challenges of his relationship, and he is willing to endure the pain and sacrifice that come with it. The song is a testament to the enduring power of love, and a reminder that true love is worth fighting for, no matter how hard or complicated it may be.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't believe that it's real,
I am in disbelief that my emotions towards you are genuine and not just a fantasy.

The way that you make me feel.
You evoke powerful and intense feelings within me that I cannot explain.

A burning deep down inside,
This love I have for you is a passionate and intense fire that consumes me from within.

A love that I cannot hide.
My love for you is so strong that I cannot conceal it or pretend that it does not exist.

Our love is you and me baby,
Our love is the bond that exists between us and it brings meaning to our lives.

That make the world go round.
Our love is what sustains us and gives us hope for the future.

And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
If we have been intimately involved with each other,

Layin' all my troubles down,
You have eased my worries and given me a sense of peace.

Here I am, baby,
I am making myself vulnerable and available to you.

Come and take me.
I want you to seize this opportunity and take advantage of my willingness to give myself to you.

Take me by the hand, oh
Lead me gently into your life and show me the way to love.

It always ends up this way,
Our relationship has a pattern of inconsistency that I cannot seem to break.

Me begging you every day.
I am constantly pleading with you to reciprocate my feelings and give me the love I desire.

A love that I cannot have,
I yearn for a love that seems impossible to attain due to our circumstances or your lack of affection.

You broke my heart into half.
Your actions or words have caused me deep emotional pain and heartbreak.

When I'm down I can always call you,
You are my source of comfort and support when I am feeling low or defeated.

For a helpin' hand.
You offer me assistance and guidance to help me navigate through life's challenges.

I know you'll do the best you can.
I have faith in your abilities to lend me aid and advice in my times of need.

But it don't take much from me,
I do not need much from you in return for your help or support.

Just for my cup of Joe.
All I need is your company or presence, symbolized by sharing a cup of coffee together.

Oh there's love inside me,
I have a tremendous capacity to love deeply and passionately.

I believe there's one to be an explosion,
I feel that my love is so strong that it will burst out of me and overwhelm everything in its path.

It's tough for me, oh baby,
I struggle with maintaining my composure and controlling my emotions when it comes to you.

I can do worry,
I am capable of worrying excessively about our relationship and its future.

Tell me all your troubles.
Please confide in me and share your worries or struggles with me, as I want to help you.

You won't ever have to worry now,
I will be there for you, no matter what obstacles or challenges we may face in our relationship.

Just one more thing, ask everybody,
I have one last request of you to make before we part ways.

Everybody you see, oh no, no
Please reach out to everyone you know and share my message of love and devotion to you.

You'll find yourselves lost and alone on a dark end of the street,
If you do not take advantage of my feelings and accept my love, you may end up regretting your decision and feeling lonely and lost.

Squeeze it
Hold me tightly and never let me go.

Teach me
Help me grow and learn in our relationship, as I want to be the best partner I can be.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JORDANA SHAPIRO, ADAM GREEN

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