Ruby Baby
Björk & Tríó Gu Lyrics

I've got a girl and Ruby is her name
There is a girl named Ruby, and she belongs to the singer.

She don't love me but I love her just the same
The singer loves Ruby, even though she does not reciprocate his feelings.

Ruby, Ruby, how I want you
The singer desires Ruby strongly and repeats her name as a way to emphasize this.

Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you
The singer will persistently pursue Ruby in the hopes of winning her affection, almost like a haunting presence.

Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
The singer longs for Ruby to be his girlfriend and asks her when she will reciprocate his feelings.

Oh, each time I see my baby, my heart cries
The singer feels emotional pain whenever he sees Ruby.

I'm gonna steal her away from all those guys
The singer intends to win Ruby's heart and take her away from any other men that may be interested in her.

From the sunny day I met you
The singer recalls the day he first met Ruby, and it was a bright, sunny day.

Made a bet that I would get you
When the singer first met Ruby, he made a bet with himself that he would win her over.

I've got a girl and Ruby is her name
The singer reiterates that there is a girl named Ruby who belongs to him.

Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you
The singer repeats this line to emphasize his persistence in pursuing Ruby.

Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine, be mine, be mine?
The singer implores Ruby to be his, repeating the phrase several times for emphasis.

Each time I see my baby, my heart cries
The singer feels intense emotional pain every time he sees Ruby.

I'm gonna steal her away from all those guys
The singer repeats this line to emphasize his determination to win Ruby's heart.

From the sunny day I met you
The singer recalls the day he first met Ruby, and it was a bright, sunny day.

Made a bet that I would get you
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the wager he made with himself when he first met Ruby.

Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
The singer repeats this line again to show how strongly he desires Ruby to be with him.

I've got a girl and Ruby is her name
The singer repeats this line yet again to emphasize Ruby's ownership.

I, I'd go out just to search the flame
The singer is willing to go out and do whatever it takes to win Ruby's love.

Got some loving money too
The singer has some money that he can use to show his love for Ruby.

Gonna give it all to you
The singer is willing to give all of his money to Ruby to show her how much he loves her.

Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
The singer repeats this line yet again to emphasize his longing for Ruby.

When will you be mine?
The singer repeats this phrase one more time to drive home his desire for Ruby to be his girlfriend.

My Ruby, my Ruby, my Ruby
The singer addresses Ruby, showing his deep affection for her.

When will you be mine?
The singer repeats this line yet again to close the song, expressing his longing for Ruby one final time.

My Ruby, ah, when will you be mine?
The singer addresses Ruby once more, using 'ah' to show his frustration and impatience.

When will you be mine, mine, mine?
The singer repeats this line several times to emphasize his desire for Ruby to be his girlfriend.

My Ruby, Ruby when will you be mine?
The singer addresses Ruby one last time, expressing his deep longing for her.