The lyrics, similar to songs like "The Twelfth of Never," are a profession of love, explaining that the singer will always be "yours".
1. Baby I'm Yours
This was Lewis' second hit single and joint second biggest hit. Along with this song, she wrote all the material for her debut album of the same name; during the early sixties, it was somewhat rare.
In 1965, Barbara Lewis released "Baby I'm Yours" as a single. It managed to peak the Pop Singles chart (now Hot 100) at number eleven. Her single also became a top ten hit on the Black Singles chart (now known as Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) peaking at number five. Lewis's version is often given airplay on oldies radio stations.
That same year, British duo Peter & Gordon covered the song for the UK market. Their version became a top twenty hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number nineteen.
Baby I'm Yours
Barbara Lewis Lyrics
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And I'll be yours until the stars fall from the sky
Yours until the rivers all run dry
In other words, until I die
Baby I'm yours (baby I'm yours)
And I'll be yours until the sun no longer shines
Yours until the poets run out of rhyme
I'm gonna stay right here by your side
Do my best to keep you satisfied
Nothing in the world can drive me away
'Cause every day you'll hear me say
Baby I'm yours
And I'll be yours until two and two is three
Yours until the mountain crumbles to the sea
In other words, until eternity
Baby I'm yours
Till the stars fall from the sky
Baby I'm yours
Till the rivers all run dry
Baby I'm yours
Till the poets run out of rhyme
The lyrics of Barbara Lewis's song "Baby I'm Yours" express the idea of a love so intense that it will last until the end of time. The song is a beautiful declaration of love, with a repeated chorus stating "Baby I'm Yours" to show the singer's commitment to the beloved person. The lyrics say that the love will last until the stars fall from the sky, until the rivers run dry, until the sun no longer shines, and till the mountain crumbles to the sea. The statement of the love's durability is so strong that the singer is willing to find eternity in the gesture of being the lover of the person.
The verses before the chorus explain that the singer will do everything in their power to keep the loved one happy, and nothing in the world can move them away from their beloved. It's an inspiring love song that says that there is no limit to the singer's commitment and declares an unwavering devotion. The choice of words portrays an eternity of love ā until the end of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I'm yours (baby I'm yours)
I belong to you completely and forever
And I'll be yours until the stars fall from the sky
I will always belong to you
Yours until the rivers all run dry
I will love you until the end of time
In other words, until I die
My love for you will never end
And I'll be yours until the sun no longer shines
My love for you is unconditional
Yours until the poets run out of rhyme
My love for you is infinite
In other words, until the end of time
I will always be yours
I'm gonna stay right here by your side
I will be with you always
Do my best to keep you satisfied
I will always strive to make you happy
Nothing in the world can drive me away
I will never leave you
'Cause every day you'll hear me say
I will always express my love for you
Baby I'm yours
I am yours forever
And I'll be yours until two and two is three
I will love you forever
Yours until the mountain crumbles to the sea
My love for you is eternal
Baby I'm yours
I am forever yours
Till the stars fall from the sky
My love for you is endless
Till the rivers all run dry
I will always be with you
Till the poets run out of rhyme
My love for you is infinite
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, VAN MCCOY MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Van McCoy
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Mai mai
Baby I'm yours
And I'll be yours until the stars fall from the sky
Yours until the rivers all run dry
In other words, until I die
Baby I'm yours
And I'll be yours until the sun no longer shines
Yours until the poets run out of rhyme
In other words, until the end of time
I'm gonna stay right here by your side
Do my best to keep you satisfied
Nothing in this world can drive me away
'Cause every day you'll hear me say
Baby I'm yours
And I'll be yours until two and two is three
Yours until the mountain crumbles to the sea
In other words, until eternity
Baby I'm yours
Till the stars fall from the sky
Baby I'm yours
Till the rivers all run dry
Baby I'm yours
Till the poets run out of rhyme
Baby I'm yours
Henry Tumidajski
When this song came out in 65 and married my wife in 68 , this was our wedding song, The words were so meaningful to us even to the day she passed away after 49 yrs 10 months shy of our 50th.She was in icu 7 months and was told she has 4 months to live.To this day i can still hear her singing this beautiful song to me 3 yrs later.Love+Miss You Babe
jackmar64jl
Henry Tumidajski Aaah, that's beautiful. God bless you. šš½
Tom Shaw
i love your wife too. god bless her!
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Rosie Rodriguez
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Had the priveledge of seeing her sing in person, with my grandparents, about 20 years ago. She has an amazing voice.
Steven
Lucky!
PlatinumPengwin Music
@Steven Yes, my grandfather was a guitar player, and he got me into rock music. He also took me to see BB King on one of his last tours.
Steven
@PlatinumPengwin Music Excellent!