My Baby
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When the sun goes down behind a mountain to sleep until she wakes the dawn
I get the same old lonesome feeling cause that's when my baby sings his song

What's he doing in my world what's he doing holding my girl
If he's not more than just a friend why were you kissing him
What's he doing in my world

In his eyes I see the trace of sadness that comes when memories hold on
And his old guitar sounds just like it's crying when my baby sings his song

You say you've found somebody new but that won't stop my loving you
I just can't let you walk away am I that easy to forget

I make myself believe that he still loves me although to her he sings his songs
But as long as he returns to me at sundown I listen while my baby sings his song





Cause all I need is you all I want is you
To give my loving to all I need is you all I need is you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Betty Jean Robinson's "My Spirit Song" evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and heartache. The song is about a woman who listens to her lover play guitar and sing at sundown every day. While she feels comforted by his performance, she also experiences a sense of displacement and jealousy - wondering who he is singing about and what he is doing with other women. The line "What's he doing in my world, what's he doing holding my girl" encapsulates the singer's insecurity and suspicion.


However, despite her doubts, the singer refuses to let go of her lover. She still loves him deeply and is unwilling to let him walk away. She listens to his music every evening, pretending that the songs are for her. The final lines of the song, "All I need is you, all I want is you," serve as a declaration of love and an affirmation of the singer's desire to be with her lover.


Overall, "My Spirit Song" is a poignant and emotional reflection on love, jealousy, and the power of music to soothe and amplify our emotions. Through its vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures the complexities of relationships and the resilience of the human heart.


Line by Line Meaning

When the sun goes down behind a mountain to sleep until she wakes the dawn
As the sun sets and prepares for a new day, I am overwhelmed with loneliness.


I get the same old lonesome feeling cause that's when my baby sings his song
Whenever my significant other hears his favorite music, I feel a sense of sadness.


What's he doing in my world what's he doing holding my girl
I am unsure why my significant other's friend is so close and intimate with them.


If he's not more than just a friend why were you kissing him
I am questioning why my significant other was kissing their friend if they are truly just friends.


What's he doing in my world
I am once again left confused about why this person is a part of my life.


In his eyes I see the trace of sadness that comes when memories hold on
When I look at my significant other's friend, I can see the sadness that comes with holding onto past memories.


And his old guitar sounds just like it's crying when my baby sings his song
As my significant other's friend plays his guitar, it sounds like it is crying, reflecting the sadness he feels and transfers to me.


You say you've found somebody new but that won't stop my loving you
Even if my significant other has moved on to someone else, my feelings of love for them remain unchanged.


I just can't let you walk away am I that easy to forget
I can't bear to see my significant other move on so easily and forget about the love we once shared.


I make myself believe that he still loves me although to her he sings his songs
Even though my significant other sings love songs to someone else, I convince myself that they still hold feelings for me as well.


But as long as he returns to me at sundown I listen while my baby sings his song
As long as my significant other comes back to me in the evening, I find comfort in listening to the music that brings us together.


Cause all I need is you all I want is you
At the end of the day, all I need and want is my significant other's love and companionship.


To give my loving to all I need is you all I need is you
My love is reserved for my significant other, and they are the only one I need in my life.




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@ShyCandy510

Angie is so underrated! Rest Easy Ms. Betty!

@lavidaloca2344

She is indeed!

@raylove9135

Ok with me being the kids p is ok by in

@beautifulsailor9439

Man dang, Rest In Peace Betty Wright A Legend!

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@whodeynation7611

I was 15 when this dropped 28 today and still bumping… This is what happens when legends link up 🙌🏾❤️

R.I.P Queen Betty Wright

@TamaraGarrettAlpha

Happy Belated Birthday 🥳🎉

@AD-cy4vj

You're old 😂🫵

@jmusic45

RIP Betty Wright. Just learned today you passed away. You are a legend.

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