Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
Barry White - Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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I ain't got time to think about Money
Or what it can buy
And I ain't got time to sit down and wonder
What make the birdies fly
And I don't have time to think about
What makes the flowers grow
To where the rivers flow
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
I ain't got time to discuss the weather
And how long it's going to last
And I ain't got time to do no studying
Once I get out of class
I'm telling you I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
And when it comes to thinkin' about
Anything but my baby
I just don't have the time
Oh yeah
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
Don't you know I, I'm thinking about my baby
I ain't got time for nothin' else
Yeah the world could ever match her wealth
She's some kinda wonderful
Got heaven right here on earth
'Cause I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
And when it comes to thinkin about
Anything but my baby
I just don't have the time
I'm too busy thinkin' about my baby
Oh I ain't got time for nothin' else
Too busy thinkin' about my baby
Ain't got time for nothing else
The lyrics of "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Barry White / Marvin Gaye talk about the power of love and how it can consume someone's thoughts and actions completely. The singer of the song is essentially saying that he is too preoccupied with thoughts of his lover to pay attention to anything else in the world, including money, the weather, nature, and time itself. He admits that he has a one-track mind and that his thoughts are solely focused on his sweetheart.
At its core, this song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and how it can completely transform someone's outlook on life. The singer is essentially saying that he is so smitten with his lover that he is no longer interested in anything else. He feels that his partner is the most valuable thing in the world, and he is content to spend all of his time thinking about her. This message is particularly impactful because it speaks to the profound impact of love on an individual's emotional wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to me people
Pay attention everyone
I ain't got time to think about Money
I'm not interested in money
Or what it can buy
Or the things that money can purchase
And I ain't got time to sit down and wonder
I don't have free time to ponder
What make the birdies fly
What causes birds to take flight
And I don't have time to think about
I haven't thought about
What makes the flowers grow
The process behind the growth of flowers
And I've never given it a second thought
I haven't considered it at all
To where the rivers flow
The path that rivers take
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
I am only focused on one thing
I ain't got time to discuss the weather
I'm not interested in talking about the weather
And how long it's going to last
Or how much longer the weather will persist
And I ain't got time to do no studying
I don't have time for education
Once I get out of class
After I complete school for the day
I'm telling you I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
I'm a focused individual
And when it comes to thinkin' about
My thoughts are only consumed by
Anything but my baby
Anything other than my significant other
I just don't have the time
I simply cannot spare a moment
Oh yeah
Indeed
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
I am completely devoted
Don't you know I, I'm thinking about my baby
I'm consumed by thoughts of my significant other
I ain't got time for nothin' else
There is nothing else occupying my attention
Yeah the world could ever match her wealth
My baby is priceless
She's some kinda wonderful
She is absolutely amazing
Got heaven right here on earth
With her, I am in paradise
'Cause I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
I am solely focused
And when it comes to thinkin about
I only think about
Anything but my baby
Anything besides my significant other
I just don't have the time
I cannot spare a moment
I'm too busy thinkin' about my baby
My attention is undivided
Oh I ain't got time for nothin' else
There is nothing else occupying my attention
Too busy thinkin' about my baby
My significant other is all I can focus on
Ain't got time for nothing else
I am fully devoted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, JANIE BRADFORD, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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