Baby I Love You
Bb King & Bonnie Raitt Lyrics
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If you really do
Don't be afraid, baby
Just ask and ooh, I'm gonna give it to you
Though I do declare, I want to see you with it
Stretch out your arms little boy
You're gonna get it
Baby, baby, baby I love you
Ain't no doubt about , I love you
Baby, baby, baby I love you
I love you, I love you, Baby I love you
Some day, you might wanna run away
Leave me sitting here, crying
But if it's all the same to you baby
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye
Because I love you, baby I love you, I love you
I love you baby
Some day you might wanna run away
Leave me here, sitting and crying
But if it's all the same to you baby
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye
Baby I love you, baby I need you, gotta have you baby, tell you darling
Don't let your neighbors tell you that I don't want you
Don't let your low down friends tell you I don't need you
Ooh, baby I love you. I got to have you
Baby, baby I love you
The lyrics of "Baby I Love You" express a deep and unwavering love the singer has for their partner. The singer encourages their lover to ask for their love if they want it, promising to give it to them without hesitation. The singer then goes on to say that they really want to see their lover with their love, extending their arms to them, and declaring their love once again. Despite the possibility of their lover wanting to leave them, the singer reassures them that they will stop them from saying goodbye because they love them so much. The singer's love for their partner is so strong that they need them, have to have them, and won't let anyone's negative opinion influence how they feel. The sentiment expressed in the song is one of deep devotion, commitment, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to keep their love alive.
The song was released in 1991, as a duet between B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt. It was written by King and producer John Snyder. "Baby I Love You" earned King and Raitt a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Performance in 1992. Aside from its critical success, the song has also been notable for its use in several films and television shows. It is the perfect song for a romantic setting, and it has been used in movies such as "The Bridges of Madison County," and "Hope Floats," as well as in TV series like "The X-Files" and "This Is Us."
Line by Line Meaning
If you want my love, baby
If you desire my love, my dear
If you really do
If your feelings for me are genuine
Don't be afraid, baby
Do not fear, my love
Just ask and ooh, I'm gonna give it to you
Simply ask, and I will give you all my love
Though I do declare, I want to see you with it
I confess, I long to see you with my love
Stretch out your arms little boy
Stretch out your arms, my dear
You're gonna get it
You will receive it
'Cause I love you
Because I love you dearly
Baby, baby, baby I love you
My love for you is strong and unwavering
Ain't no doubt about , I love you
I have no doubt in my love for you
I love you, I love you, Baby I love you
I cannot express enough how much I love you
Some day, you might wanna run away
At some point, you may feel the urge to run away
Leave me sitting here, crying
Leaving me here, and causing me pain
But if it's all the same to you baby
However, if you feel the same way as before
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye
I will prevent you from leaving me
Because I love you, baby I love you, I love you
My love for you is still strong and unwavering
Some day you might wanna run away
At some point, you may feel the urge to run away
Leave me here, sitting and crying
Leaving me here, and causing me pain
Baby I love you, baby I need you, gotta have you baby, tell you darling
My love and need for you are absolute, my dear
Don't let your neighbors tell you that I don't want you
Do not believe your neighbors if they say I do not want you
Don't let your low down friends tell you I don't need you
Do not listen to your untrustworthy friends if they say I do not need you
Ooh, baby I love you. I got to have you
My love for you is intense, and I cannot live without you
Baby, baby I love you
My love for you is strong, dear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ronnie Shannon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@papaldanondo
Bonnie ...
If you want my love, baby
If you really do
Don't be afraid, baby
Just ask and ooh, I'm gonna give it to you.
Though I do declare, I want to see you with it
Stretch out your arms little boy
You're gonna get it
'Cause I love you
Baby, baby, baby I love you
Ain't no doubt about , I love you
Baby, baby, baby I love you
I love you, I love you, Baby I love you.
B.B. King ...
Some day, you might wanna run away
Leave me sitting here, crying
But if it's all the same to you baby
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye
Because I love you, baby I love you, I love you
I love you baby.
Some day you might wanna run away
Leave me here, sitting and crying ...
Bonnie ... B.B. King.
But if it's all the same to you baby
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye
Baby I love you, baby I need you, gotta have you baby, tell you darling
Don't let your neighbors tell you that I don't want you
Don't let your low down friends tell you I don't need you
Ooh, baby I love you. I got to have you
Baby, baby I love you.
@Maxum97SeaDoo91
Great Song by 2 Great Blues Artists. Love it !
@carolynmccloskey7314
RIP BB. Bonnie, your eulogy so truly expresses the feelings of so many of us. Thankfully, we have you to continue to be true to the blues.
@erikingmundson
Great duet by two legends.
@josuecordero9
RIP BB King you always make us feel the blues
@katiezee2
Exellent job on the photo montage. Great song & great performance, and who doesn't love Bonnie!
@Maxum97SeaDoo91
Such a great song with 2 great artists ... !
@josephnorato5809
Excellent song on an excellent CD!
@chadmcgarry9571
Good Lord, what a duo!
@catman916
You can't go wrong with this combination, B.
@nickharris9761
Wow Bonnie Raitt owns this !