Baby Come To Me
Anita Baker & James Ingram Lyrics
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When love was only in the mind
I realize,
Ain't no second chance
You got to hold on to romance
Don't let it slide
There's a special kind of magic in the air
When you find another heart that needs to share
Baby, come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm oh so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you
Spendin' every dime
To keep you talkin' on the line
That's how it was
And all those walks together
Out in any kind of weather
Just because
There's a brand new way of looking at your life
When you know that love is standing by your side
The night can be cold
There's a chill to every evening when you're all alone
Don't talk anymore
'Cause you know that I'll be here to keep you warm
Baby come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you.
Baby come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you.
Baby come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you.
The lyrics of "Baby Come To Me" have a nostalgic feeling, looking back in time to when love was just an idea but also acknowledging that there's no chance for a second shot. The singer realizes the importance of romance, as it's something that has to be cherished and held onto tightly. There's a unique type of enchantment in the air when one discovers another person who wants to share and give their heart to someone they love.
The song's chorus is an invitation to the singer's loved one to come closer and let the singer hold them tight. The singer acknowledges that they need their beloved every day, and they can't imagine their life without them as they have both an emotional and physical dependence on each other. The singer shares their willingness to be their partner's emotional warmth on cold nights, emphasizing their devotion to their loved one.
Overall, the song is about the power of love, how it can be the defining experience of a lifetime, and it's vital to hold on to that love if one is fortunate enough to find it. The power of love brings two people together to form a bond that can't be broken easily. The song's chorus serves as an enchanting invitation that everyone would like to hear from their beloved to come and share themselves physically and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinkin' back in time
Reflecting on the past and reminiscing
When love was only in the mind
Recalling a time when love was just an idea and not a reality
I realize, Ain't no second chance
Coming to the realization that in love, there are no do-overs
You got to hold on to romance
Holding onto love and keeping it alive
Don't let it slide
Not allowing love to fade away
There's a special kind of magic in the air
Feeling the enchantment and beauty of love
When you find another heart that needs to share
When you discover someone who wants to share love with you
Baby, come to me
Asking the person to come to them
Let me put my arms around you
Wanting to embrace and hold the person they love
This was meant to be
Believing that their love was destined to happen
And I'm oh so glad I found you
Feeling grateful and happy to have found their soulmate
Need you everyday
Expressing the importance of the other person in their life
Got to have your love around me
Needing the love and presence of the other person to feel complete
Baby always stay
Wanting the person to always be with them
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you
Feeling unable to imagine life without the other person
Spendin' every dime
Spending all their money to keep in touch with the other person
To keep you talkin' on the line
Keeping the connection and conversation with the person they love
That's how it was
Describing the extent they went to to keep in touch
And all those walks together
Remembering the time they spent walking together
Out in any kind of weather
Being together no matter what the weather was like
Just because
Doing things together simply because they enjoyed each other's company
There's a brand new way of looking at your life
Seeing life in a new and better way because of the love they share
When you know that love is standing by your side
Feeling confident and secure knowing that their loved one is with them
The night can be cold
Acknowledging that nights can be lonely and uncomfortable
There's a chill to every evening when you're all alone
Feeling the emptiness and coldness of being alone at night
Don't talk anymore
Not wanting to talk anymore because they know the other person is there for them
'Cause you know that I'll be here to keep you warm
Assuring the person that they will always be there to comfort and warm them
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton
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@NaturalliBeautified
Just discovered this video the other day, and I can't stop listening to it. I love the original version, but Anita Baker just always adds her signature sound to anything she sings. Her voice is so smooth like butter, yet so soulful. I just love her voice so much!
@hollynelson6811
I just discovered it now and I ditto EVERYTHING you said!
@talk2demo
One of the best live duet performances of all time. Anita killed it big time! Her adlibs are exquisite, I can listen to this a million times!
@eugeneflores1353
you were right..Anita is more better than the original
@titilayosaraheguridu4839
Yep!
@maestro2033
I donโt know why they didnโt release this as a single excellent!
@christophergarwood2320
โ@@eugeneflores1353 stop talking rubbish!!! I am for Anita but nothing come close to the organal.
@JMC77
RIP Sir James Ingram. Thankyou for the gift that was your voice. You're a legend. Anita Baker gave me chills in this duet.. 3:20.. wow
@judydelisle5290
I dont care what female sings this song .........I only hear James Ingram.......rip...๐. .Mr Ingram.....thank goodness for recorded music..... ๐.
@jamekawilliams365
I love Quincy Jones the Secret Garden. Masterpiece!