My Babe
Bob and the Bearcats Lyrics
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Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yes, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yes, I know she love me,
My babe, true little baby, my babe
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My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin',
Ev'rything she do she do so pleasin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
She's my baby (true little baby) …
The song "My Babe" by Bob and the Bearcats is a tribute to a loyal and devoted lover. The singer boasts about his partner's qualities, particularly her unwillingness to tolerate any form of infidelity or deceit. She is faithful to him, and in return, he adores and cherishes her. The repeated refrain of "My babe, true little baby, my babe" reinforces the idea that this is a rare and special relationship, one that both parties are committed to maintaining.
The lyrics of the song reflect the mood and attitude of the early rock and roll era in America, when young people were beginning to challenge traditional values and expectations around love, sex, and relationships. The song celebrates a woman who possesses the strength and self-respect to demand respect from her partner, rather than being passive or submissive.
Overall, "My Babe" is a straightforward and upbeat love song with a catchy melody, bluesy guitar riffs, and some impressive instrumental solos. It's a classic example of the rock and roll genre and remains popular among fans of the genre to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
My significant other cannot tolerate betrayal or infidelity
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Yes, my partner really can't tolerate cheating on any level
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
My partner is so serious about cheating that it's worth repeating
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
My partner doesn't stand for sneaking around late at night
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My partner is my true love and my little baby
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
I'm confident that my partner loves me
Oh yes, I know she love me, my babe
Yes, I'm absolutely certain that my partner loves me
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My partner's way of expressing her love is through affectionate physical contact
My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
My partner won't tolerate any messing around or insincerity
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Yes, my partner is serious about not tolerating any insincerity or fooling around
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
My partner is so serious about not tolerating fooling around or insincerity that it's worth repeating
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
When my partner is passionate or angry, it's impossible to calm her down
She's my baby (true little baby)
My partner is my beloved and cherished little baby
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Written by: WILLIE DIXON
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