Alison Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer… Read Full Bio ↴Alison Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. Signed to Rounder Records as a 14-year-old fiddler from Champaign, Illinois, she has become the most recognized face in contemporary bluegrass, a critically acclaimed artist who has brought modern sophistication to the genre while respecting its traditions. Songfacts reports that in 2011 Krauss recorded her first ever number one country album in her home country with Paper Airplane. She has also sold upwards of 11 million records and garnered 2 Oscar nominations as well as 26 Grammy® Awards, the most for any female artist in Grammy® history.

Also impressive is Krauss's unwavering commitment to being an independent-label artist who has succeeded far beyond the scope of many major-label artists. She has circulated freely within pop, mainstream country and roots music circles, as a solo artist and with her long-time band Union Station, creating impeccably produced records that appeal to an equally wide-ranging and inquisitive audience. Krauss has continued doing things the old-fashioned way: following her heart and whatever path the music takes her on.

Baby Now That I've Found You
Alison Krauss Lyrics

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Baby, now that I've found you
I won't let you go
I build my world around you
I need you so, baby even though
You don't need me now

Baby, now that I've found you
I won't let you go

I build my world around you
I need you so, baby even though
You don't need me
You don't need me no no (mm)

Baby, baby, when first we met
I knew in this heart of mine
That you were someone I couldn't forget
I said right and abide my time

Spent my life looking for that somebody
To make me feel like you
Now you tell me that you want to leave me
But darling, I just can't let you

Baby, baby, when first we met
I knew in this heart of mine
That you were someone I couldn't forget
I said right and abide my time

Spent my life looking for that somebody
To make me feel like you
Now you tell me that you want to leave me
But darling, I just can't let you

Now that I found you
I build my world around you
I need you so, baby even though
You don't need me now

Baby, now that I've found you
I won't let you go
I build my world around you
I need you so, baby even though

You don't need me, you don't need me no no
(mm mm mm)

Overall Meaning

The song "Baby Now That I've Found You" by Alison Krauss depicts a love that is intense and all-consuming. It features a lover who is determined to keep their love intact despite the fact that their partner seems ready to leave. The opening line, "Baby now that I’ve found you, I won't let you go," establishes the sentiment of the song, which is that the singer's love interest is the center of their world and leaving is not an option. The theme of holding onto love with all your might is a common one in love songs, but Alison Krauss adds a unique twist with her lilting, slightly mournful vocals. Despite the upbeat melody, the desperateness and longing of the singer is palpable in her voice.

The lyrics then transition to the beginning of their relationship, where the singer knew from the start that they had found their true love. The words, "I knew in this heart of mine, that you were someone I couldn't forget," indicate that the singer knew immediately that their love interest was special, and that they hoped it would be reciprocated.

The song ends with a repetition of the opening verse, highlighting the singer’s determination to keep their love intact. Even though the love interest no longer needs the singer, the singer needs their love interest, and they will do anything to keep them.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, now that I've found you
I'm delighted I found you

I won't let you go
I'll keep you forever

I build my world around you
You're the center of my universe

I need you so, baby even though
I'm eager even if you're not

You don't need me now
You don't miss my presence now

Baby, baby, when first we met
When we first met, my heart knew you were special

I knew in this heart of mine
In my mind and soul, I knew

That you were someone I couldn't forget
You are unforgettable

I said right and abide my time
I decided to wait patiently

Spent my life looking for that somebody
I spent my life searching for someone special

To make me feel like you
To give me the emotions that you do

Now you tell me that you want to leave me
You talk about leaving me behind

But darling, I just can't let you
But losing you is unthinkable

Now that I found you
Now that I've discovered you

I build my world around you
I shape my world around you

I need you so, baby even though
I crave you, even if you're not equally eager

You don't need me, you don't need me no no
You don't need me, you don't need me at all

Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Andrew Macleod, Tony Macaulay

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