BE MY BABY
Byrne & Barnes Lyrics
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Something is wrong with me
If I know she's worried
Oh I would feel that same old misery
We've been through so much together
We spoke as one and that's what makes it better
Oh and just what just what she means to me now
Oh you just oh you just wouldn't understand
Oh but she's my woman and don't you know
I'm her man
If she's got a problem oh yeah yeah
Oh I know I'm gonna have to help her solve it
If she's got a problem oh I know
I'm gonna help her
You know I'm gonna have
To help her somehow
Oh sing it again
When something is wrong with my baby
Oh sure now
When something is wrong with my baby oh
Then something is wrong with me
Byrne & Barnes's song Be My Baby is a beautiful love song with deep, heartfelt lyrics that speak to the strong and unbreakable bond between two people. The opening lines, "When something is wrong with my baby, something is wrong with me," express an unwavering commitment to one's partner, indicating that any share of pain or sorrow is deeply felt and acknowledged by both partners. This sentiment is reinforced in the following lines, "If I know she's worried, Oh, I would feel that same old misery," which demonstrates empathy and a willingness to step in and help their partner cope with any difficulties.
The song also highlights the strength of their relationship, indicating that despite the obstacles they may have faced, they always come together as one, "We've been through so much together, We spoke as one, and that's what makes it better." Moreover, the lyrics underline just how much the singer values and cares about their partner, with lines like "Oh, just what she means to me now, You just wouldn't understand," effectively conveying the depth of their feelings.
The song also addresses societal expectations and norms about relationships, with the singer acknowledging that some people might not view their partner positively, "And the people say, oh, they say she's no good, Oh, but she's my woman, and don't you know I'm her man." Yet, the singer's loyalty and unwavering love for their partner overrides any outside criticism, and they vow to always support and care for their partner, "If she's got a problem, oh yeah yeah, Oh, I know I'm gonna have to help her solve it, If she's got a problem, oh, I know I'm gonna help her, You know I'm gonna have to help her somehow."
Overall, Be My Baby is a touching and soulful love song about the unbreakable bond between two people who share love, trust, and empathy for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
When something is wrong with my baby
If my partner is going through a difficult time, it affects me too.
Something is wrong with me
I can't help but feel upset or worried when my partner is not doing well.
If I know she's worried
If I can sense that my partner is anxious or stressed, I feel the same way.
Oh I would feel that same old misery
It's a familiar feeling of sadness that I experience when my partner is struggling.
We've been through so much together
My partner and I have faced many challenges, but we have supported each other along the way.
We spoke as one and that's what makes it better
We communicate openly and honestly with each other, which helps us overcome obstacles together.
Oh and just what just what she means to me now
My partner is incredibly important to me, but it's difficult to put into words how much she truly means to me.
Oh you just oh you just wouldn't understand
It's hard to explain the depth of my feelings for my partner to someone else who hasn't experienced the same thing.
And the people say oh they say she's no good
Other people may criticize or judge my partner unfairly, but I know her true worth and value.
Oh but she's my woman and don't you know
Despite what others may say, my partner is mine and I am hers.
I'm her man
I am committed to my partner and will always be there to support her.
If she's got a problem oh yeah yeah
If my partner is facing a challenge or obstacle, I know I need to step up and help her.
Oh I know I'm gonna have to help her solve it
I am willing and ready to help my partner work through any difficulties she encounters.
If she's got a problem oh I know
I am aware that my partner struggles at times, and I am prepared to help her in any way I can.
I'm gonna help her
I am committed to supporting my partner through good times and bad, no matter what happens.
You know I'm gonna have
I am determined and dedicated to be there for my partner whenever she needs me.
To help her somehow
I am willing to do whatever it takes to assist my partner and make sure she is doing well.
Oh sing it again
These feelings are so strong and powerful that I want to express them through music and song.
When something is wrong with my baby
When my partner is facing a difficult time or challenge, it affects me deeply as well.
Oh sure now
It's a reality that I have accepted and am willing to deal with, because my partner is worth it.
When something is wrong with my baby oh
If my partner is not doing well, it's my responsibility to be there for her and support her in any way I can.
Then something is wrong with me
Because my partner and I are so connected and committed to each other, I can't help but feel upset or worried when she is struggling.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HAYES, DAVID PORTER
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