I Love My Baby
Archie Bell & The Drells Lyrics


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Ooh, I love my baby
I said I love, love
Love my baby

Ooh, I love
I love, I love my baby
I said I love, love
Love my girl

There's a lot of girls
With their eyes on me
Can't you see that I'm as happy
As a man could ever be

When I was lonely
They never looked my way
But now that I am happy
They're trying to make me stray

But I'm the kind of guy
Who only needs one girl
And I don't care just what they do
I shout out out loud
And tell the whole world

Oh, I love my baby
Love my baby
I said I love, love
Love my girl

Without my baby, I'm like
A ship that's lost at sea
She's my navigator
She's the only one who guides me

Don't you girls underestimate
This love we share
And no matter what you do
My love ain't going nowhere

She's the kind of girl
Who only needs one guy
In her, I found satisfaction
That's the reason why

Oh, I love, I love my baby
I love that little girl, oh, yeah
I said I love my girl

She's the kind of girl
Who only needs one guy
And I'm the kind of guy
Who only needs one girl

Oh, I love my baby
Love my baby, oh, yeah
I love, I love, love that girl

I said I love
Oh, I love my baby




I said I love, love
Love, love that girl...

Overall Meaning

The song "I Love My Baby" by Archie Bell and The Drells is a feel-good, upbeat, and catchy tune that speaks about the kind of love that is unconditional, unbreakable, and devoted. The song's lyrics assert that true love is not swayed by external factors, such as people's opinions or circumstances, but rather remains loyal and committed. The singer of the song acknowledges that he has many girls who admire him, but he only needs one girl to be happy. He compares himself to a ship at sea without a navigator, emphasizing the importance of his baby in his life.


The song also shows that the singer's love is reciprocated by his baby, who only needs one guy, making them a perfect match. The song's theme and lyrics are simple yet powerful; they capture the essence of true love that is not superficial or fleeting.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, I love my baby
Expressing deep affection towards my partner.


I said I love, love
Reinforcing my feelings of love by repeating them.


Love my baby
Showing love for my significant other.


There's a lot of girls
Acknowledging the attention I receive from other women.


With their eyes on me
Noticing that women are attracted to me.


Can't you see that I'm as happy
Highlighting my current state of happiness.


As a man could ever be
Emphasizing how satisfied I am with my life.


When I was lonely
Recalling a time when I was alone and unhappy.


They never looked my way
Noticing that women did not pay attention to me before.


But now that I am happy
Realizing that women are now attracted to me because of my current state of mind.


They're trying to make me stray
Feeling pressure from other women to leave my current partner.


But I'm the kind of guy
Revealing that I am loyal and committed to one partner.


Who only needs one girl
Stating that I am faithful to my significant other.


And I don't care just what they do
Assuring my partner that I will not be tempted by other women.


I shout out out loud
Sharing my love for my partner with the world.


And tell the whole world
Making it clear that I am committed to my relationship.


Without my baby, I'm like
Admitting that I am lost without my partner.


A ship that's lost at sea
Comparing my feelings of being lost to a ship lost at sea without a navigator.


She's my navigator
Recognizing that my partner guides me in life.


She's the only one who guides me
Elaborating on the idea that my partner is the only one who gives guidance and direction in my life.


Don't you girls underestimate
Warning other women not to interfere with my relationship.


This love we share
Acknowledging the love and commitment in my current relationship.


And no matter what you do
Reaffirming that nothing can come between me and my partner.


My love ain't going nowhere
Stating that my love for my partner is unwavering.


She's the kind of girl
Describing my partner.


Who only needs one guy
Revealing that my partner is also loyal and committed to our relationship.


In her, I found satisfaction
Expressing that my partner satisfies me.


That's the reason why
Explaining why I am committed to my partner.


I love that little girl, oh, yeah
Affirming my love for my significant other.


And I'm the kind of guy
Reiterating that I am committed to my partner.


Who only needs one girl
Repeating my loyalty to my significant other.


Love, love that girl...
Expressing admiration and devotion to my partner.




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