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Check Up On My Baby Track 22 2:43
Sonny Boy Williamson I (John Lee)
(Sonny Boy Williamson I)
Sonny Boy Williamson - vcl and hca
With Blind John Davis - piano, Ted Summitt - gtr
Armand 'Jump' Jackson - drums
Recording: Chicago, Dec 14, 1944
Album: Vol. 4 Document Records DOCD5058




I've got to check up on my baby, yeah
I've got to see how my baby been gettin along
But I've got to go an check up on my baby
I've got to see how my baby been gettin 'long
Now an I'm goin an fightin' now for our country
We gotta keep Mussolini from treatin' my baby wrong

'Mussolini got scared an cut out, didn't he?'

Now, don't ya know what Hitler told President Roosevelt?
Said we made the bad design plan, worry on
Oh President Roosevelt, I think they're tellin' a lie
Brother, so we gotta have a plan that's built up like a squirrel
An I'll send my boys to check up on their baby, yeah

A-my boys must see how there baby doin', gettin' along
He said, 'You help me win this war
Gotta keep Hitler from treatin' yo' baby wrong

Now don't you know my baby, she can't even write
No, my baby can't even a-send no telegram
I've got to check up on my baby
I know my baby wanna, a-know just where I am

Now I've got to go check up on my baby, now
I've got to see how my baby been gettin' along
Well now, we've just got to win this war
I swear because they don't mean my baby, no harm

(instrumental - all)

'Oh yeah!'

Well now, an I've got som'thin to tell you, baby
That I know that you really, really can't do
I know you can't love me
An you wanna a-love some other man, too

But I've got to go an check up on you, baby
I've got to see baby, how you been gettin 'long
Well now, an if you help me, baby
I swear I will never do you no harm.





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Overall Meaning

The song "Check Up On My Baby" by Sonny Boy Williamson I tells the story of a man who is worried about his girlfriend, known as "baby." He needs to see how she's been getting along because he is fighting for his country and wants to keep Mussolini from treating her wrongly. He can't rely on his baby to communicate any issues because she can't write or send telegrams. So he sends his boys to check up on her in his absence. Despite his suspicious thoughts that his baby might be seeing someone else, he swears that he will never make any harm towards her if she helps him in return.


The lyrics to the song highlight the challenges faced by couples who are separated during war times. The use of "baby" in the lyrics also portrays a sense of dependency and helplessness. The song also highlights the complexities of war and how it can affect families, friends, and loved ones back home.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got to check up on my baby, yeah
I need to find out how my lover is doing


I've got to see how my baby been gettin along
I want to know my lover's well-being


But I've got to go an check up on my baby
I must visit my lover


I've got to see how my baby been gettin 'long
I must assess my lover's current situation


Now an I'm goin an fightin' now for our country
I am fighting for my country


We gotta keep Mussolini from treatin' my baby wrong
We must prevent Mussolini from harming my lover


'Mussolini got scared an cut out, didn't he?'
Mussolini was frightened and left


Now, don't ya know what Hitler told President Roosevelt?
Do you know what Hitler said to President Roosevelt?


Said we made the bad design plan, worry on
He claimed we have a flawed plan, so be careful


Oh President Roosevelt, I think they're tellin' a lie
I believe he is lying to President Roosevelt


Brother, so we gotta have a plan that's built up like a squirrel
We need a plan that is strong and adaptable


An I'll send my boys to check up on their baby, yeah
I will send my soldiers to assess their loved ones


A-my boys must see how there baby doin', gettin' along
My soldiers need to see how their lovers are faring


He said, 'You help me win this war
He said, 'Assist me in winning this war


Gotta keep Hitler from treatin' yo' baby wrong
We must stop Hitler from harming our loved ones


Now don't you know my baby, she can't even write
My lover cannot even write


No, my baby can't even a-send no telegram
My lover cannot send a telegram


I've got to check up on my baby
I have to make sure my lover is okay


I know my baby wanna, a-know just where I am
I know my lover wants to know my location


Now I've got to go check up on my baby, now
I have to visit my lover now


I've got to see how my baby been gettin' along
I need to assess my lover's progress


Well now, we've just got to win this war
We absolutely must win this war


I swear because they don't mean my baby, no harm
I promise that my lover will not be harmed


'Oh yeah!'
Expressing enthusiasm


Well now, an I've got som'thin to tell you, baby
Now, I have something to tell you, darling


That I know that you really, really can't do
I know that you truly cannot do


I know you can't love me
I am aware that you cannot love me


An you wanna a-love some other man, too
You want to love someone else as well


But I've got to go an check up on you, baby
However, I need to visit you, darling


I've got to see baby, how you been gettin 'long
I must assess your progress


Well now, an if you help me, baby
If you assist me, darling


I swear I will never do you no harm.
I promise that I will never hurt you




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E.J. Arroyo

Most underrated mc ever.

Anthony Truman

Truly. Real ones know tho

Martin Garden

E.J. Arroyo fo sho

Jay Kush

blu is one of the best emcees to ever do it ... thank you !!!!

Héctor Rosas

Damn Blu is 30 now and he said to DXHiphop "i don't see myself rapping at 30" :( is so sad, but something else, he rejected in 2008 - 2010 deals with deathrow and interscope to sign with an independent label... he is damn good and i heard him daily a bit before that XXL cover :)

A M

criminally underrated

Willie Dynamite

Never saw this. This album needs to be mastered and released. This is great!

Pacific Chief

Why doesn't this have 1 million views, minimum?

Martin Garden

Pacific Chief he needs marketing

A.K.A. The Rugged Manchild

better yet why doesn't this have 1 billion views

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