Baby I
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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Baby I don't need your loving no more
Baby I don't need your kisses no more
Baby I don't need you tender touch
Baby I
Baby I don't need your tender kiss
Baby I you'll never miss
Baby I don't want you round me no more
Baby I
'Cause I got someone new
Somebody better than you
Somebody who'll be true
Somebody better than you
Baby I don't need your loving no more
Baby I don't need your kisses no more
Baby I don't need you tender touch
Baby I
Baby I don't need your tender kiss
Baby I you'll never miss
Baby I don't want you round me no more
Baby I
'Cause I got someone new
Somebody better than you
Somebody who'll be true
Somebody better than you
Baby I don't need your loving no more
Baby I don't need your kisses no more
Baby I don't need you tender touch
Baby I
Baby I don't need your tender kiss
Baby I you'll never miss




Baby I don't want you round me no more
Baby I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's song "Baby I" convey the message of a man who has moved on from his past relationship and doesn't need the love, kisses, or tender touch of his former partner anymore. He has found someone new who is better and will be true to him. The song has a strong and upbeat rhythm that emphasizes the confident and self-assured tone of the singer.


The lyrics suggest that the singer had been in an unhealthy relationship and has realized that he deserves better. He has found someone who satisfies his needs emotionally and physically. He no longer wants his former partner around him and is ready to move on. The tone of the song is one of independence and self-discovery.


Overall, the song is a message of empowerment for those who have been in a destructive relationship and have found the courage to move on. It also highlights the importance of valuing oneself and not settling for anything less than what one deserves in a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby I don't need your loving no more
I am done with this relationship and do not need your love anymore.


Baby I don't need your kisses no more
I am no longer interested in your physical affection or love.


Baby I don't need you tender touch
I no longer require your gentle touch.


Baby I
I am addressing you directly, using terms of endearment.


Baby I don't need your tender kiss
I do not need your gentle or loving kiss.


Baby I you'll never miss
You will not feel my absence or notice my departure.


Baby I don't want you round me no more
I no longer want to be in your presence.


Baby I
I am addressing you once again.


'Cause I got someone new
I have found someone else to replace you.


Somebody better than you
My new partner is superior to you in every way.


Somebody who'll be true
My new partner is loyal and faithful, unlike you.


Somebody better than you
I feel that my new partner is superior to you in every way.


Baby I don't need your loving no more
Once again, I am affirming that I do not need your love anymore.


Baby I don't need your kisses no more
I do not need your physical affection or love anymore.


Baby I don't need you tender touch
I do not have any use for your gentle touch.


Baby I
Continuing to address you using terms of endearment.


Baby I don't need your tender kiss
I do not need your gentle, loving kiss anymore.


Baby I you'll never miss
You will not miss me or feel my absence in your life.


Baby I don't want you round me no more
I no longer want to be in your company or presence.


Baby I
This is the final time I am addressing you in this song.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, GEORGE THEISS

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Comments from YouTube:

Yaël

Baby I - Don't need you loving no more
Baby I - Don't need your kisses no more
Baby I - Don't need your tender touch

Baby I

Baby I - Don't need your tender kiss
Baby I - You'll never miss
Baby I - Don'y Want you round me no more
Baby I

'Cause I got someone new
Somebody better than you
Somebody who'll be true
Somebody better than you

(Repeat all - both verses and chorus- one time)

Davide Tagliabue

Young Bruce...but forever great!

MannBrothersFilms

Great track

Math? Music!

Part of guitar riff sounds like Van Morrison, Gloria. This is precious, young, young Bruce. I don't even think he's on lead vocal, is he?

trevgreg2

The version he played on the ending to Letter to You reminded me a lot of the Dandy Warhols, for some reason.

Nick Carlson

George Theiss was the nominal lead singer of The Castiles.

Alex Garcia

machia0705 1966 I think

Math? Music!

Thanks! 

machia0705

There's lots of Van Morrison in some Bruce songs . Just listen to Kitty's Back .
I guess this is like 1968 .
NJ , USA

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