Baby It's You
Beatles Lyrics


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It's not the way you smile that touched my heart
It's not the way you kiss that tears my apart

But how many many many nights go by
I sit alone at home and cry over you
What can I do, can't help myself
'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you
You should hear what they say about you (cheat, cheat)
They say, they say you never never ever been true (cheat, cheat)

Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
What can I do, then it's true
Don't want nobody, nobody
'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you

Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
What can I do, then it's true
Don't want nobody, nobody




'Cause baby it's you
Baby it's you, don't leave me all alone

Overall Meaning

In the Beatles' song Baby It's You, the lyrics describe a relationship that seems to have gone wrong. The singer sings about how it wasn't the way that their partner smiled or the way that they kissed that touched their heart, but rather the fact that they sit alone at home and cry over them. Despite rumors of infidelity ("you should hear what they say about you"), the singer cannot help but love their partner and cannot see themselves with anyone else. The repeated phrase "baby it's you" emphasizes the strong emotional attachment that the singer feels towards their partner, even in the face of difficulties and uncertainty.


The song's lyrics are a testament to the power of love and how it can override rational thought and reasoning. The singer acknowledges that their partner may not be perfect, and others may speak poorly of them, but it doesn't matter because the love they have for each other is stronger than any rumors or doubts. This sentiment is brought to life through the song's soulful and emotive melody, which is led by a strong vocal performance from lead singer John Lennon. The various vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements also add depth and intensity to the song's emotions, making it a classic example of the Beatles' early work.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not the way you smile that touched my heart
Your smile doesn't impress me as much as something else.


It's not the way you kiss that tears my apart
Your kisses don't affect me as much as something else.


But how many many many nights go by
I spend countless nights alone, thinking of you.


I sit alone at home and cry over you
I feel sad and emotional when I am alone and thinking of you.


What can I do, can't help myself
I feel helpless and unable to control my feelings for you.


'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you
I am deeply in love with you, and nothing can change that.


You should hear what they say about you (cheat, cheat)
Other people talk negatively about you and suggest that you are cheating.


They say, they say you never never ever been true (cheat, cheat)
People are spreading rumors that you have never been faithful in relationships.


Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I don't care about rumors or what other people say about you.


I know I'm gonna love you any old way
Regardless of what happens, I will always have feelings for you.


Don't want nobody, nobody
I only want you and no one else.


'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you
You are the only one for me and I love you deeply.


Baby it's you, don't leave me all alone
I need you in my life and don't want to be without you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, MACK DAVID, BARNEY WILLIAMS

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