Baby Come Back
Betty Wright and The Roots featuring Lenny Williams Lyrics

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Gee, it's great after bein' out late
Walkin' my baby back home
Arm in arm over meadow and farm
Walkin' my baby back home

We go 'long harmonizing a song
Or I'm recitin' a poem
Owls go by and they give me the eye

Walkin' my baby back home

We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
And snuggles her head on my chest
We start in to pet and that's when I get
Her talcum all over my vest

After I kinda straighten my tie
She has to borrow my comb
Once kiss then I continue again
Walkin' my baby back home

She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
Outside of her door till it's light
She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry
I dry her tears all through the night

Hand in hand to a barbecue stand
Right from her doorway we roam
Eats and then it's a pleasure again
Walkin' my baby
Talkin' my baby
Lovin' my baby

I don't mean maybe
Walkin' my baby back home

Overall Meaning

In "Baby Come Back," Betty Wright and The Roots featuring Lenny Williams describe a romantic and happy moment between two individuals who are walking home together. The lyrics capture the essence of the moment with vivid descriptions of the surroundings and interactions. The scene takes place after a late night outing, and the couple is walking arm in arm over meadow and farm, harmonizing a song or reciting poetry. The owls pass by and seem to take notice of the couple, and they stop for a while, where the lady snuggles her head on the singer's chest. There is a sense of intimacy as they start to pet, and the woman gets talcum powder all over his vest, which he tries to clean up by straightening his tie or giving her a kiss. The couple eventually arrives at her doorstep but spends a bit more time hand in hand at a barbecue stand before calling it a night.

The lyrics reflect a joyful and innocent moment between two people in love. The repetition of the phrase "walkin' my baby back home" emphasizes the simplicity of the situation and the singer's contentment with it. The lyrics also showcase the care and respect the man has for the woman, as he makes sure to park outside her door until it's light and comforts her when she cries. The lyrics suggest a timeless romance and a connection that goes beyond the physical act of walking. It's a beautiful and heartwarming moment that many people can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

Gee, it's great after bein' out late
Returning home with my beloved after spending time together feels wonderful

Walkin' my baby back home
Strolling leisurely alongside my significant other on the way back to her place

Arm in arm over meadow and farm
Holding hands and walking through various landscapes together

We go 'long harmonizing a song
Singing in unison as we enjoy each other's company

Or I'm recitin' a poem
Entertaining her with a recitation of a literary work

Owls go by and they give me the eye
As we walk, wildlife like owls notice us and observe our affection

We stop for a while, she gives me a smile
We pause for a moment and she grins at me

And snuggles her head on my chest
She nestles her head on my chest while we embrace

We start in to pet and that's when I get
Our affection leads to physical intimacy, which leads to her powder getting on my vest

Her talcum all over my vest
Her powder ends up on my vest as a result of our intimate closeness

After I kinda straighten my tie
I straighten my outfit to look presentable again

She has to borrow my comb
She asks to use my comb to tidy up her appearance

Once kiss then I continue again
We share a brief kiss, and then we resume walking

She's afraid of the dark so I have to park
She is afraid of the dark, so I accompany her to her doorstep

Outside of her door till it's light
I remain outside her front door until sunrise

She says if I try to kiss her she'll cry
She warns me not to try to kiss her, or she'll cry

I dry her tears all through the night
I comfort her and wipe away her tears all through the night

Hand in hand to a barbecue stand
We walk hand in hand to a nearby barbecue stand

Right from her doorway we roam
From there, we venture out to enjoy more time together

Eats and then it's a pleasure again
After we eat together, we feel more pleasure as we continue enjoying each other's company

Walkin' my baby
Walking side by side with my beloved

Talkin' my baby
Having heart-to-heart conversations with her

Lovin' my baby
Feeling great passion and caring for my significant other

I don't mean maybe
I am completely devoted to loving and cherishing my beloved

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED E. AHLERT, ROGER GAUFFRETEAU, ROY TURK

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