Justine Washington, 13 November 1940, Bamberg, South Carolina, USA. Washing… Read Full Bio ↴Justine Washington, 13 November 1940, Bamberg, South Carolina, USA. Washington's (aka Jeanette Washington) tremendously moving voice, earthy but sophisticated, perfectly epitomized uptown soul. Yet unlike her southern counterparts she has never experienced great crossover recognition, although once cited by Dusty Springfield as her all-time favourite singer. Washington was raised in Harlem, singing first in a vocal group, the Hearts, in 1956 and becoming a solo artist the following year. She built a career with 16 chart entries during a decade and a half, most of them during the 60s, recording in New York first for Donald Shaw's Neptune label and then for Juggy Murray's Sue label. She established herself as a major soul singer recording "The Time" (US R&B Top 30) and "The Bells" (US R&B Top 20), both in 1959, and "Nobody Cares" (US R&B Top 20) in 1961. Moving to Sue Records in 1962, Washington hit the US national Top 40 with the sublime "That's How Heartaches Are Made" (1963) and the US R&B Top 10 with "Only Those In Love" (1965). Washington revived her career in the early 70s, recording in Philadelphia a duet with Don Gardner, a revival of the Marvelettes' "Forever", (number 30 R&B), a solo release "I've Got To Break Away" (number 73 R&B), and a well-received album. The coming of disco in the mid-70s effectively killed her career, as it did those of many soul artists

I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby
Baby Washington Lyrics

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I can't wait until
I see my, my baby's face
When I tell him that I'm through
Oh, I'm through with him

Now he's been running around
I got to put him down
I can't wait to see the look

The look in his eyes

I wonder if he'll cry
When I tell him it's goodbye
Or will he try to change my mind
And make me stay

Or will he turn around
And with a smile on his face
Just walk away (walk away)
Walk away (walk away)

I can't wait until
I see my, my baby's face
Gotta find out what I feel
Oh, what I mean to him

Now, just one tear is all
He's got to she'd for me
And I know that I will run
Yes, I will

I'll run to him
And hold him tight
And never, never let him go

And I can't wait until
I see my, my baby's face
I can't wait until
I see my, my baby's face

My, my, my

I can't wait until
I see my, my baby's face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Baby Washington's song "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby" are about a woman who has decided to end her relationship with her partner, who has been unfaithful to her. She is eagerly anticipating the moment when she can tell him that she is through with him and see the look on his face as she does so. The lyrics suggest that she is uncertain about how he will react to the news - she wonders if he will cry or try to change her mind, or if he will simply walk away with a smile on his face. Despite these uncertainties, the woman is confident that she will not falter in her decision to end the relationship, and that she will run back to her partner and never let him go if he sheds even a single tear for her.

The lyrics of "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby" capture the raw emotions of a woman who has been betrayed by her partner and is determined to move on with her life. They speak to the experience of many people who have been hurt by someone they love, yet still feel a strong sense of attachment to that person. Through her words, Baby Washington conveys a sense of vulnerability and strength, as well as a deep longing for love and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't wait until
I am eagerly waiting for the moment when

I see my, my baby's face
I meet my sweetheart and look into his eyes

When I tell him that I'm through
When I inform him that I am breaking up with him

Oh, I'm through with him
I have made up my mind to end the relationship

Now he's been running around
My partner has been unfaithful and disloyal

I got to put him down
I have to end the relationship with him

I can't wait to see the look
I am excited to witness the expression on his face

The look in his eyes
The way his eyes will reflect his emotions

I wonder if he'll cry
I am curious whether he will shed tears

When I tell him it's goodbye
When I tell him that I am leaving him forever

Or will he try to change my mind
Or will he make efforts to persuade me to continue the relationship

And make me stay
And convince me not to leave him

Or will he turn around
Or will he just walk away from me

And with a smile on his face
And with a joyful expression on his face

Just walk away (walk away)
Simply leave without saying a word

Gotta find out what I feel
I need to determine my emotions

Oh, what I mean to him
What is the significance of our relationship to him

Now, just one tear is all
He needs to shed only one tear

He's got to she'd for me
He should cry for me as a sign of regret and remorse

And I know that I will run
I am sure that I will go to him (if he cries)

Yes, I will
I am determined to go to him

I'll run to him
I'll go to him as fast as I can

And hold him tight
And embrace him firmly

And never, never let him go
And never separate from him again

My, my, my
An expression of surprise or excitement

I can't wait until
I am eagerly waiting for the moment when

I see my, my baby's face
I meet my sweetheart and look into his eyes

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Comments from YouTube:

@jeromerichardson6306

25w↑1

I remember as a kid listening to the wonderful and powerful voice of Dusty When l heard the look of Love l was a fan for life and even though she maybe in Heaven using her great voice l still buy and love her music l will always love and adore her sound Sing on in Heaven Dusty

@phillip6408

37w↑1

The greatest white female soul singer ever? May Dusty rest-in-peace.

@whtmasterd

1y↑3

Vocal excellence, wow, I did not think anyone could hold a note to baby Washington's rendition.

@mystic48209

4y↑7

RIP, DUSTY.
A pop culture goddess.
You are singing to a much greater audience now.

@waynejohanson1083

She was something special.

@rinaldonevescruz4639

19w

wonderfull. simple dusty! as very best artist.

@harveyjones1

2y↑2

what a singer, what a song and so many great versions

@thacandyhouse1783

4y↑10

I LOVE HER VOICE!! ❤️💃🏾❤️

@jan2sugars378

2y↑4

DUSTY what a goddess!

@malcthetalc9066

5y↑7

Top quality blue eyed soul. Dusty was brilliant.

@marcogarcia2865

3y↑3

GREAT, GREAT, THIS IS A DELIGHT FOR MY SPIRIT.

@fuguevisions2065

18w

A PERFECT GROOVE!

@giorgoskapolas9826

5y↑6

Pure class!!!

@Dion_Mustard

3y↑2

i love this as well as baby washingtons and aretha franklins versions <3

@vimtocrazy739

4y↑6

It's a shame Dusty never got the recognition of being the Greatest British Soul Singer of all time . Now we are left with Cheryl Cole . My god , Simon Cowell has a lot to answer for .

@skillracoonful

Simon Cowell that idiot wouldn't know anything about soul music if it hit him! Put Paul Weller there or Steve Winwood!!

@davekatz3679

4y↑5

A bit harsh on Amy Winehouse, Adele, Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet............

@vimtocrazy739

4y↑2

Incredible talent . Champions league as opposed to Prem .

@Dion_Mustard

3y↑1

simon cowell has ZERO soul in his body...modern music of today is utter trash with the exception of amy winehouse..and i do like adele..she sings well and is influenced by dusty and etta james..x

@Dion_Mustard

@@davekatz3679 i love all the above you listed :)

@bettymartinez7027

5y↑6

RIP princess Dusty. Angel singer now in heaven.

@conniesebastiano

9y↑6

Another amazing song!

@paulmc5542

2y↑1

Brilliant ❤️

@muppetrowlf1473

2y↑4

Puzzling arrangement. They wrote a brilliant hook which opens the song ( and was made famous by St Etienne ). But that’s the last time you hear it in the song.
Or am I just so used to the St Etienne sample repeating itself?
The arrangement by Stanley and Wiggs is how this record should have been produced. Would have been much better.