Born in Key West though raised in Ft. Myers, BabyJake is the latest music a… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Key West though raised in Ft. Myers, BabyJake is the latest music artist to acquire buzz out of South West, Florida. While his entry into music started at a young age, his plan out of high school was to play college sports. After a year, he dropped out and returned home to record and release music under his government name, Jake Herring. After self-releasing an EP titled "Little Mess", and a single, “Miami” that garnered attention online, he connected with producers Luyo Mario and DVLP who saw Jake’s true potential for stardom. He inked a deal with School Boy Records and Republic Records through DVLP’s Transcendent Entertainment imprint after catching the attention of Scooter Braun with a new name [BabyJake] and a whole new angle to his craft. Harnessing his knack for strong songwriting through his folk past mixed with his love of hip-hop, BabyJake is geared to mix genres and feelings in a way that’s never been done before. “My goal is to reach out to people and connect to their hearts the way my lyrics connect to mine,” he says. “You don’t have to have the same experiences to have the same feelings.”

- Dom Vigil, Prelude Press

Beast Of Burden
BabyJake Lyrics

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I'll never be your beast of burden
My back is broad, but it's a-hurting
All I want, for you to make love to me
I'll never be your beast of burden
I've walked for miles, my feet are hurting
All I want is for you to make love to me

Am I hard enough?

Am I rough enough?
Am I rich enough?
I'm not too blind to see

I'll never be your beast of burden
So let's go home and draw the curtains
Music on the radio
Come on, baby, make sweet love to me

Am I hard enough?
Am I rough enough?
Am I rich enough?
I'm not too blind to see

Oh, little sister
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girls
You're a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Come on, baby, please, please, please

I'll tell you, you can put me out on the street
Put me out with no shoes on my feet
But put me out, put me out
Put me out of misery, yeah
All your sickness, I can suck it up
Throw it all at me, I can shrug it off
There's one thing, baby, I don't understand
You keep on telling me I ain't your kind of man

Ain't I rough enough? Ooh, honey
Ain't I tough enough?
Ain't I rich enough? In love enough?
Ooh, please

I'll never be your beast of burden
I'll never be your beast of burden
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be
I'll never be your beast of burden
I've walked for miles, my feet are hurting
All I want is you to make love to me, yeah
I don't need no beast of burden

I need no fussing, I need no nursing
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BabyJake's song "Beast of Burden" explore themes of self-worth, desire, and the desire for emotional connection. The singer firmly states that they refuse to be someone else's burden or source of emotional support. They acknowledge that while they may appear strong and capable, they are also hurting and longing for the intimacy of love.

The repeated question, "Am I hard enough? Am I rough enough? Am I rich enough?" suggests the singer questioning their own worthiness, whether they are tough or accomplished enough to meet the expectations of their partner. Despite this self-doubt, they proclaim that they are not blind to the situation and desire love and affection.

The line "So let's go home and draw the curtains, Music on the radio" implies a desire for privacy and intimacy, inviting the partner to engage in a physical connection. The singer seeks solace and comfort through the act of making love, hoping to find it with their partner.

In the second half of the song, the singer addresses a "little sister" as a metaphor for the pretty girls who may bring attention and affection, acknowledging their beauty but still pleading for their partner's exclusive affection. They express their readiness to endure challenges and hardship for love, even going as far as requesting the partner to put them through misery if it means staying together.

The chorus further asserts the singer's desire to maintain a strong and resilient demeanor, questioning their own roughness, toughness, and wealth as measures of worth. However, they ultimately state that they will never be their partner's burden and emphasize their need for love and connection, expressing that they don't require any extra attention or care. The song ends with a repetition of the refusal to be anyone's beast of burden, highlighting the singer's determination to find love and fulfillment without being weighed down by the expectations and demands of others.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll never be your beast of burden
I will not allow myself to be your constant source of emotional and physical support

My back is broad, but it's a-hurting
Although I appear strong and capable, I am feeling exhausted and burdened

All I want, for you to make love to me
My deepest desire is for you to show me genuine affection and intimacy

I've walked for miles, my feet are hurting
I have endured numerous hardships and my fatigue has taken a toll on my physical well-being

Am I hard enough?
Do I possess enough emotional strength and resilience?

Am I rough enough?
Have I demonstrated enough toughness and endurance?

Am I rich enough?
Do I have enough material wealth and resources to satisfy your expectations?

I'm not too blind to see
I am fully aware and perceptive of the dynamics in our relationship

So let's go home and draw the curtains
Let's create an intimate and private space where we can connect on a deeper level

Music on the radio
The presence of music serves as a backdrop to enhance our romantic atmosphere

Come on, baby, make sweet love to me
I earnestly implore you to engage in a loving and passionate physical connection with me

Oh, little sister
Addressing someone close to me, possibly a younger female companion

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girls
Referring to attractive and alluring women

You're a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Specifically highlighting the beauty and appeal of a particular woman

Pretty, pretty, such a pretty, pretty, pretty girl
Continuing to emphasize the remarkable attractiveness of the woman

Come on, baby, please, please, please
Imploring the woman to engage in a romantic encounter with great urgency and desire

I'll tell you, you can put me out on the street
Stating that I am willing to endure extreme hardships for the sake of our relationship

Put me out with no shoes on my feet
Even if I am left vulnerable and lacking basic necessities, I am prepared to endure it for us

But put me out, put me out
Despite these sacrifices, please do not abandon or discard me

Put me out of misery, yeah
Relieve me from the emotional pain and suffering in my life

All your sickness, I can suck it up
I am willing to bear and endure all the negative aspects of your personality and behavior

Throw it all at me, I can shrug it off
No matter how much negativity and adversity you throw my way, I have the ability to overcome it

There's one thing, baby, I don't understand
Expressing confusion or frustration regarding a particular aspect of our relationship

You keep on telling me I ain't your kind of man
Continuously being informed that I do not meet your expectations or fulfill your ideal image of a partner

Ain't I rough enough? Ooh, honey
Questioning whether my level of toughness and resilience is sufficient for you

Ain't I tough enough?
Further questioning if my strength and resilience meet your standards

Ain't I rich enough? In love enough?
Doubting whether my financial and emotional capacity is satisfactory for you

Ooh, please
Begging for acknowledgment and acceptance

I don't need no beast of burden
Asserting that I do not require someone to bear my emotional and physical weight

I need no fussing, I need no nursing
I desire independence and self-sufficiency, without requiring constant attention or care

Never, never, never, never, never, never, never be
Reiterating my refusal to become a perpetual source of burden and support

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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