Hey baby
Cale J.J. Lyrics
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Hey baby, you made it somehow
Don't let nobody come and bring you down
Hey baby, you've got 'em on the run
You know, you've got 'em on the run
I know you, you have just begun
My love, thought I would die
There's never been nobody like you
You take away these blues
Hey baby, you're looking real good
You know, you're looking real good
You make the day a song like I knew you would
When you came into my life
Lord, I thought I would die
I never met nobody like you
For telling my troubles to
Hey baby, you're looking real good
You know, you're looking real good
You make the day a song like I knew you would
The lyrics to J.J. Cale's "Hey Baby" seem to address a person, whom he affectionately calls "baby," and encourages them to keep going and not let anyone bring them down. He tells them that they have already achieved success ("you made it somehow") and have "got 'em on the run," meaning that they have others intimidated or defeated. Cale seems to just be getting to know this person ("you have just begun") but expresses his admiration for them, saying that they have taken away his "blues" and made the day "a song." He tells them that they're "looking real good" and that he's never met anybody like them before.
The song may be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to focus on the theme of encouragement and appreciation. "Hey Baby" seems to be a song about recognizing someone's worth and telling them to keep going in the face of adversity. At the same time, it seems to express a sense of wonder and excitement about this person, as if the singer has just met them and is amazed by their qualities. This could be a romantic partner or just someone the singer admires.
Overall, "Hey Baby" is a simple, upbeat song that offers encouragement and admiration for someone special. It's a happy tune that uses simple yet effective lyrics to convey a positive message.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, it's your time now
It's your moment to shine and take control.
Hey baby, you made it somehow
You've overcome obstacles to get here, and you should be proud.
Don't let nobody come and bring you down
Ignore the haters and naysayers who try to diminish your success.
Hey baby, you've got 'em on the run
You have the upper hand and are winning in this situation.
You know, you've got 'em on the run
You're fully aware of your power in this moment.
I know you, you have just begun
I recognize your potential and I'm excited to see where you go from here.
When you came into my life, hmm
Your entrance into my life was impactful and meaningful.
My love, thought I would die
My love for you is so strong it takes my breath away.
There's never been nobody like you
You are one of a kind and unique in all the world.
You take away these blues
You bring joy and light into my life, and help me forget my worries.
Hey baby, you're looking real good
You are physically attractive, but also radiate confidence and power.
You know, you're looking real good
You are aware of your own beauty and strength.
You make the day a song like I knew you would
Your presence in my life brings joy and happiness, just as I expected it would.
Lord, I thought I would die
Your impact on my life is intense and emotional.
I never met nobody like you
You are an original and unlike anyone I've ever known.
For telling my troubles to
I trust you with my deepest problems, and I know you'll be there for me.
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Written by: J.J. Cale
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