Hey Baby
Bruce Channel Lyrics


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Hey, heybaby
I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey baby
I want to know if you'll be my girl

When I saw you walking down the street
I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet
She's so pretty, Lord, she's fine
I'm gonna make her mine, all mine

Hey, hey baby
I want to know if you'll be my girl

When you turned and walked away
That's when I want to say
"C'mon baby, give me a whirl
I want to know if you'll be my girl"

Hey, hey baby
I want to know if you'll be my girl

When you turned and walked away
That's when I want to say
"C'mon baby, give me a whirl
I want to know if you'll be my girl"

Hey, hey baby

I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby c'mon, baby now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bruce Channel's song Hey Baby express a man's attraction towards a woman he sees walking down the street. The chorus repeats the same question over and over again: "Hey, hey baby, I want to know if you'll be my girl." The repetition of the question reveals the man's persistence and determination to win the woman's affections.


The verse describes the woman's physical appearance, indicating that she is pretty and fine. The man seems determined to make her his, using the phrase "all mine" to convey his possessive desire. However, the woman turns and walks away, prompting the man to plead with her to give him a chance. The phrase "give me a whirl" implies that the man is willing to show the woman a good time and win her over.


Overall, the lyrics to Hey Baby convey a sense of urgency, infatuation, and determination. The man is willing to do whatever it takes to win the woman's heart, and he is not afraid to ask her repeatedly for a chance. The repetition of the chorus underscores the theme of relentless pursuit.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey baby
The singer is trying to get the attention of the woman he is interested in.


I want to know if you'll be my girl
He is asking her if she is interested in starting a relationship with him.


When I saw you walking down the street
The singer noticed the woman while she was out in public.


I said that's a kind of girl I'd like to meet
He found the woman desirable and attractive.


She's so pretty, Lord, she's fine
He thinks the woman is very beautiful and attractive.


I'm gonna make her mine, all mine
The singer is confident he will win the woman's affection and pursue a relationship with her.


When you turned and walked away
The woman was leaving the singer's presence.


That's when I want to say
The singer regretted not asking the woman out before she left.


C'mon baby, give me a whirl
He wants the woman to give him a chance and go out on a date with him.


Hey, hey baby
The singer is still trying to get the woman's attention.


Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby c'mon, baby now
He is trying to convince the woman to give him a chance and start a romantic relationship with him.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bruce Channel, Margaret Cobb

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jamescook2365

John Lennon owned a portable Discomatic jukebox in the mid-60s, and the documentary "John Lennon's Jukebox" explores the records in that jukebox, including Bruce Channel's "Hey! Baby". 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Jukebox:

In the mid-60s, John Lennon purchased a portable Discomatic jukebox that held forty 45 rpm records. 

Documentary:

"John Lennon's Jukebox" is a documentary that examines the records in Lennon's jukebox, focusing on his musical taste and influences on the Beatles. 

Featured Songs:

The documentary features songs like Gene Vincent's "Be Bop A Lula," Bobby Parker's "Watch Your Step," Richie Barrett's "Some Other Guy," Bruce Channel's "Hey! Baby," and many others. 

"Hey! Baby":

Bruce Channel's "Hey! Baby" was a hit song recorded in 1961 and featured in Lennon's jukebox. 

Compilation Album:

"John Lennon's Jukebox" was also a 2004 compilation album featuring songs from Lennon's jukebox, including "Hey! Baby". 

Bruce Channel:

Bruce Channel was a Texas born musician, chiefly remembered for his 1962 worldwide hit "Hey! Baby"



All comments from YouTube:

@MrPlooky

I'm here because this song was number one on my birthday March 12th 1962..LOL

@ronnieballard7930

Happy late birthday love your music taste

@74bshs

Cool.

@DeanMk1

As of this post, your birthday comes around again in about a week.
So I'll just wish you a happy birthday now.
Keep on, keepin' on, bud. =)

@freespiritandgypsyheart4594

I got a transistor radio on my 10th birthday and this was one of the first songs that I heard on it!

@g-girl9867

My family immigrated to nyc from denmark in 1959 and this is one of the first rock n roll songs that I heard and i was swept away. Never heard music til i heard my first rock n roll songs on my little turquoise radio in queens nyc. This and the lion sleeps tonight, Pretty Woman and Fats Domino. Best songs ever.

@tflstr557

This for sharing. Experiences like this are special.

@Tomes23

@navidadna618

La mejor época para vivir igual que la música, maravillosos tiempos aquellos que con éstas melodías nos transportan a ésa juventud bastante buena

@storm-rider67

It's a little late, but welcome to America.

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