Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer Tony Hend… Read Full Bio ↴Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer Tony Hendrik and his lyricist wife Karin Van Harren. Hendrik was looking to create an alternative to the hugely successful German group Modern Talking. Ironically, Dieter Bohlen, mastermind and song writer of Modern Talking, is often incorrectly credited with developing their signature sound and being their producer.

The original trio comprised of American Andrew Thomas, British John McInerney, and Jamaican Trevor Taylor - the original lead vocalist. The debut single L.O.V.E In My Car failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up You're A Woman was a massive success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.

Trevor Taylor provided the lead vocal for the group's early hit singles including You're A Woman and Pretty Young Girl. The 1987 single Come Back And Stay was the first to feature John McInerney on lead vocal. Although the track was originally recorded as demo with Trevor Taylor's voice, the producers subjectively chose John McInerney's version. This created tension within the group which ultimately lead to Trevor Taylor's departure. John McInerney went on to perform lead vocal on the vast majority of Bad Boys Blue's output.

The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and the Ukraine. In contrast the group never charted in the UK and their only charting USA single was Save Your Love.

The group has experienced numerous line up changes. In 1988 Trevor Taylor left the group - a year after being practically demoted to backup singer - but was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions of Hungry for Love single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured John McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. Mo Russel joined the group in 1995. In 1999 Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Mo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue fulltime after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2006, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up (see below).

In 2005 Thomas and McInerney split under less than amicable circumstances. Carlos Ferreira joined John McInerney in 2006 and new material is said to be forthcoming from this, presently Poland-based, duo. Andrew Thomas also formed a version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and singer Herb McCoy but they are not signed to any record label. The question of who gets to officially use the Bad Boys Blue brand name has not yet been resolved.

Baby I Love You
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics

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Have I ever told you
How good it feels to hold you
It isn't easy to explain
I know I'm really dying
I think I may start crying
My heart can't wait another day
When you touch me I just had to say:
Baby I love you

Baby I love you
Baby I love you
I can't live without you
I love everything about you
I can't help it if I feel this way
Oh I'm so glad I found you
I want my arms around you
I love to hear you when you call my name
Tell me baby that you feel this way
Baby I love you
Baby I love you
Baby I love you (come on baby)
Baby I love you
Baby I love you
Baby I love you (come on baby)
I love to hear you when you call my name
Tell me baby that you feel this way
Baby I love you
Baby I love you
Baby I love you (come on baby)
Baby I love you
Baby I love you

Baby I love you (come on baby)
Baby I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bad Boys Blue's song "Baby I Love You" convey a deep sense of affection and devotion towards someone special. The singer expresses how it feels great to hold and touch the person, but also acknowledges that it's difficult to put into words how they feel. The intensity of their emotions is so strong that they fear they might start crying. The singer emphasizes how much they love and cherish everything about the person, and that they couldn't imagine living without them. The chorus repeats the title phrase "Baby I love you" multiple times, affirming their affection and devotion.

The song effectively conveys the overwhelming emotions that can come with being in love, as well as the difficulty of expressing those feelings. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotions, as if they must keep reminding themselves and the beloved of their devotion. The song also captures the way that love can make someone feel vulnerable - the line "I think I may start crying" suggests that the strong emotions are almost overwhelming.

Overall, "Baby I Love You" is a touching reflection on love and the power it can hold over people. The lyrics express the joy, wonder and tenderness that come with a deep connection with another person.

Line by Line Meaning

Have I ever told you
I am unsure if I have made it clear to you

How good it feels to hold you
That I feel satisfied when I am close to you

It isn't easy to explain
I find it difficult to express myself

I know I'm really dying
I am overwhelmed with emotion

I think I may start crying
I am on the verge of tears

My heart can't wait another day
My longing for you cannot go on any longer

When you touch me I just had to say:
Sometimes your touch makes me confess my love for you

Baby I love you
I have immense love for you

I can't live without you
I need you to survive

I love everything about you
I appreciate everything you are

I can't help it if I feel this way
I am not able to control my feelings for you

Oh I'm so glad I found you
I am lucky to have found you

I want my arms around you
I want to embrace you

I love to hear you when you call my name
I am fond of the way you say my name

Tell me baby that you feel this way
I desire to know if you have the same feelings

Baby I love you (come on baby)
I am reminded of my love for you

I love to hear you when you call my name
I am fond of the way you say my name

Tell me baby that you feel this way
I desire to know if you have the same feelings

Baby I love you
I have immense love for you

Baby I love you (come on baby)
I am reminded of my love for you

Baby I love you
I have immense love for you

Baby I love you (come on baby)
I am reminded of my love for you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Phillip Spector

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