B-A-B-Y
Carla Thomas Lyrics


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Baby, ooh baby
I love to call you baby
Baby, oh oh baby
I love for you to call me baby

When you squeeze me real tight
You make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you

Baby, oh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
You are so good to me baby
Just one look in your eyes
And my temperature goes sky high
I live for you and can't help it
You know I really don't want to help it

B-a-b-y, baby
B-a-b-y, baby

Whenever the sun don't shine
You go out to light my hind
Then I get real close to you
And your sweet kisses see me through

I said baby, ooh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
How I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You know you make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you

Baby, ooh baby
Please don't squeeze my

B-a-b-y-, baby




I like it, i like it,
I like to call him

Overall Meaning

The song "B-a-b-y" by Carla Thomas is an R&B classic about the strong feelings of love and attraction towards another person. The lyrics are a testament to the power that one person can have over another through their touch, look and affectionate words. The repetition of the word "baby" throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the artist's feelings and creates a sense of intimacy and closeness.


The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song with the lines "I love to call you baby, baby, oh oh baby, I love for you to call me baby." Here, the artist expresses her desire to call her partner baby and for them to do the same. The use of the word "love" reinforces the idea of intimacy and attachment, and the repetition of "baby" creates a sense of familiarity and comfort.


The second verse continues with the theme of physical touch, as the artist sings, "when you squeeze me real tight, you make wrong things right." This line suggests that the touch of a loved one can have a healing effect and make everything feel better. The artist also says that she "can't stop loving" and "won't stop calling" her partner baby. These statements emphasize the all-encompassing nature of her feelings, and the idea that she cannot help but feel this way.


In the chorus, the artist sings "B-a-b-y, baby" twice, emphasizing the spelling of the word and reinforcing the theme of familiarity and closeness. The rest of the chorus describes the artist's attraction to her partner and the effect they have on her. She says that just one look in their eyes is enough to make her temperature "go sky high," and that she "can't help" living for them.


Overall, "B-a-b-y" is a song that exemplifies the soulful, romantic sound of classic R&B, and emphasizes the power of touch, familiarity, and intimate language.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, ooh baby
Expresses affection and endearment towards the listener.


I love to call you baby
Enjoys referring to the listener as 'baby' as a sign of love and intimacy.


Baby, oh oh baby
Repeats the previous sentiment with a slight variation in rhythm and tone.


I love for you to call me baby
Enjoys when the listener calls the singer 'baby' to reciprocate the sentiment of love and intimacy.


When you squeeze me real tight
Physical touch from the listener, like a tight hug, has a positive emotional impact on the singer.


You make wrong things right
The touch of the listener and their love and attention can make everything feel okay and better.


And I can't stop loving you
The singer's feelings of love for the listener are strong and persistent, and are unlikely to fade.


And I won't stop calling you
The singer will continue to refer to the listener as 'baby' as a sign of love and intimacy.


Baby, oh baby
Reiterates the previous sentiment and expresses affection.


You look so good to me baby
The listener's physical appearance is appealing to the singer, further fueling their feelings of love and attraction.


Baby, ooh baby
Repeats the previous sentiment with a slight variation in tone.


You are so good to me baby
The listener is kind, compassionate, and attentive to the singer's needs and feelings, which strengthens their bond.


Just one look in your eyes
The listener's gaze and eyes convey strong emotions and have a powerful effect on the singer.


And my temperature goes sky high
The singer's arousal and emotional intensity increase as a result of the listener's gaze.


I live for you and can't help it
The singer's life and happiness are closely tied to the listener's presence and love, and they cannot imagine living without them.


You know I really don't want to help it
The singer is not trying to resist their feelings for the listener and is open about their desire and affection.


B-a-b-y, baby
Repeats the endearment 'baby' while also spelling out the word 'baby' for emphasis and clarity.


Whenever the sun don't shine
During dark or difficult times, the listener is a source of light and comfort for the singer.


You go out to light my hind
The listener tries their best to cheer the singer up and make them feel better when they are down or feeling low.


Then I get real close to you
The singer seeks physical and emotional closeness with the listener to feel better and find solace.


And your sweet kisses see me through
The listener's kisses have a powerful healing and comforting effect on the singer, helping them overcome difficult times.


Please don't squeeze my
Playful and slightly flirtatious request to the listener to stop being physical or affectionate in a teasing manner.


B-a-b-y-, baby
Repeats the endearment 'baby' while also spelling out the word 'baby' for emphasis and clarity.


I like it, i like it,
The singer enjoys the listener's physical touch and playful teasing and doesn't want them to stop.


I like to call him
The singer enjoys referring to the listener as 'baby' and finds it endearing and intimate.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID PORTER, ISAAC HAYES

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@taylors3133

Baby, ooh baby
I love to call you baby
Baby, oh oh baby
I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you
Baby, oh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
You are so good to me baby
Just one look in your eye
And my temperature goes sky high
I live for you and can't help it
You know I really don't want to help it
B-a-b-y, baby
B-a-b-y, baby
Whenever the sun don't shine
You go out to light my hind
Then I get real close to you
And your sweet kisses see me through
I said baby, ooh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
How I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You know you make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you
B-a-b-y-, baby



@zarumk3775

Baby, ooh baby
I love to call you baby
Baby, oh oh baby
I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you
Baby, oh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
You are so good to me baby
Just one look in your eyes
And my temperature goes sky high
I'm weak for you and can't help it
You know I really don't want to help it
B.A.B.Y. baby
B.A.B.Y. baby
Whenever the sun don't shine
You throw out the life line
Then I get real close to you
And your sweet kisses see me through
I said baby, ooh baby
You look so good to me baby
Baby, ooh baby
How I love for you to call me baby
When you squeeze me real tight
You know you make wrong things right
And I can't stop loving you
And I won't stop calling you
Baby oh baby
He's so sweet he's my
B.A.B.Y. baby
I like it i like it i like to call him
B.A.B.Y baby



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