This Girl's in Love with You
Aretha Franklin Lyrics

Baby
A term of endearment used to address the person the singer is speaking to.

Oh, baby
Repetition of the term of endearment to emphasize its importance.

You see this girl
The singer is drawing attention to herself and establishing her presence in the conversation.

This girl's in love with you (ooh)
The singer is expressing her feelings of love towards the person she is addressing. The 'ooh' adds emotion and depth to the statement.

Ooh, this girl's in love
Reiteration of the previous statement with more emphasis on the depth of her feelings.

Who looks at you the way I do
The singer is highlighting how special her perspective and admiration of the person she is addressing is.

When you smile I can tell
The singer has a heightened sensitivity to the emotions of the person she is addressing and is able to discern their happiness by their facial expressions.

We know each other very, very, very well
The singer is indicating a level of closeness and intimacy between her and the person she is addressing.

How can I show you?
The singer is asking for guidance and suggestions on how to express her feelings adequately.

How can I tell you that I'm so glad
The singer is expressing her joy in knowing the person she is addressing.

So glad I got to know you? 'Cause (got to know you 'cause)
The singer is connecting her current feelings of love to her past experiences of getting to know the person she is addressing.

(I've heard some talk) oh yes I did now
The singer is acknowledging rumors or gossip about her and the person she is addressing.

They say you think I'm fine (they say you think I'm kinda fine)
The singer is commenting on what she believes the rumors to be, namely that the person she is addressing finds her attractive.

(Baby) baby, this girl's in love
Reiteration of previous statements to emphasize the depth of her feelings of love.

What I wouldn't do, what I wouldn't do to make you mine
The singer is expressing her desire to be with the person she is addressing and the lengths she is willing to go to make that a reality.

Tell me now, tell me is it so (ooh)
The singer is requesting clarity on the reciprocation of her feelings of love.

Please don't let me be the last one to know
The singer is expressing her desire to be kept in the loop regarding the person's feelings towards her so that she does not remain ignorant for too long.

Well, my hands, my hands are shakin' (my hands are shakin')
The singer is indicating a physical manifestation of her anxiety and nervousness in expressing her love to the person she is addressing.

Don't you let, don't you let my heart keep breakin'
The singer is indicating that her own anxiety and nervousness might be causing her emotional pain and she is seeking reassurance from the person she is addressing.

'Cause I need your love, baby, baby, I want your love (I must confess)
The singer is confessing her desire for the person and her need for their affection.

Say you're in love, mmm, and you'll be my guy
The singer is requesting confirmation of the person's feelings of love and an indication that they are interested in pursuing a relationship.

If not I'm gonna die (this girl's in love)
The singer is expressing the depth of her despair if the person does not reciprocate her feelings of love.

I swear I'm gonna die right now, yeah (I must confess, ooh ah)
Reiteration of the previous statement with added emphasis on the emotional impact.

My, my, my, my, my hands are shakin' (my hands are shakin')
Reiteration of the physical manifestation of anxiety and nervousness.

Yes they are, don't you let, uh
Reiteration of the singer's nervousness and need for reassurance.

Oh baby don't be responsible for my heart breakin'
The singer is asking the person to be considerate of her feelings in the event that they do not reciprocate her love.

I need your love, baby, baby, baby I want, I want your love (I must confess)
Reiteration of the singer's desire and need for the person's love and affection.

Say you're in love and you'll be my guy
Reiteration of the singer's request for confirmation of the person's feelings of love.

If not, do you wanna see me die? (this girl's in love)
The singer is using hyperbole to emphasize the depth of her despair if the person does not reciprocate her love.

Because I need your love, baby (I must confess, your love)
Reiteration of the singer's need and desire for the person's love.

I can make it work, oh yeah, yes I can (I must confess, your love)
The singer is expressing her willingness to put in effort to make the relationship work if the person reciprocates her love.

Any way, any time, any place I need, I need your love (I must confess, your love)
Reiteration of the singer's need and desire for the person's love and affection in any situation or circumstance.

Oh yeah, ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh all your love, baby, I need
Final reaffirmation of the singer's longing for the person's love and affection.