The song was first released by The Shirelles in 1961, produced by Williams (codename for Luther Dixon) and peaked #8 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It was later released by The Beatles for their first album, Please Please Me.
Baby It's You
Carpenters Lyrics
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That touches my heart
It's not the way you kiss
That tears me apart
Many, many, many nights go by
I sit alone
At home, I cry
Over you
Can't help myself
('Cause baby, it's you)
You should hear what they say about you
They say you've never
Never, never been true
Oh, oh, oh
It doesn't matter what they say
I'm gonna love you any old way
What can I do?
When it's true
(Don't want nobody)
('Cause baby, it's you)
Many, many, many nights go by
I sit alone
At home, I cry
Over you
What can I do?
Can't help myself
'Cause baby, it's you
(Wa, sha-la-la-la-la-la)
(Ooh)
"Baby It's You" is a classic love song released by The Carpenters in 1970. The lyrics revolve around the idea that it's not the way someone physically interacts with you that captures your heart, but it's their overall essence that captures your attention. The first two lines of the song mention that it's not the way the person smiles or kisses that touches Karen Carpenter's heart but instead, it's their entire being. The chorus expresses the singer's feelings of being unable to break free from the love they feel, no matter how much time passes or how much they cry over their beloved.
The lyrics also address the fact that others may have negative opinions about the person the singer loves but it doesn't matter because their love is true. The singer affirms that they will continue to love unconditionally. This song is a testament to the depth of emotions that can be experienced between two individuals and the strength of a committed love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the way you smile
Your smile doesn't melt my heart
That touches my heart
It's something else that always makes me fall
It's not the way you kiss
Your kiss doesn't affect me as much
That tears me apart
As something else that always breaks me
Many, many, many nights go by
Countless nights have passed by me
I sit alone
Being alone is my only company
At home, I cry
And all I do is cry at home
Over you
Because I can't stop thinking about you
What can I do?
I'm helpless and I don't know what to do
Can't help myself
I can't resist feeling this way
('Cause baby, it's you)
Because it's always you who makes me feel this way
You should hear what they say about you
I hear people talk about you
They say you've never
They say that you've never
Never, never been true
Been honest and haven't stayed loyal
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
It doesn't matter what they say
But I don't care about what others say
I'm gonna love you any old way
Because I'll love you even if it's in my own way
When it's true
Because my feelings for you are genuine
(Don't want nobody)
(I don't need anyone else)
('Cause baby, it's you)
Because you're the only one I need
Many, many, many nights go by
Countless nights have passed by me
I sit alone
Being alone is my only company
At home, I cry
And all I do is cry at home
Over you
Because I can't stop thinking about you
What can I do?
I'm helpless and I don't know what to do
Can't help myself
I can't resist feeling this way
('Cause baby, it's you)
Because it's always you who makes me feel this way
(Wa, sha-la-la-la-la-la)
(Wa, sha-la-la-la-la-la)
(Ooh)
(Ooh)
Lyrics © SOROKA MUSIC LTD., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
7Lukibi99Tore7
''Baby It's You'' is a great, great song by the Carpenters. The emotion and sincerity that Karen puts into her performance of this song brings tears to your eyes.
Dylan Payne
well a cover...not by them
RB KTWO
Classic! Touches my heart every time. Incredible vocals...
Russ Mason
When I think about the many, many artists who have come and gone since Karen....perspective comes to me about what my generation witnessed in the person of Ms. Carpenter. Like many young men my age in the 70's, my heart belonged to her! She had a way of connecting the generations with a timeless soul and voice which speaks to me, even today! If there ever was before, or since...a woman with then clarity of instrument, I can not recall her. The Carpenters sound is iconic to this day and can, or will never be, rivaled. This song in particular speaks to range, tone and pitch which was never for one moment in my recollection, challenged. I will miss this performer for my entire life. Richard...we'd love to hear from you again!
tom schmitz
well said russ and i utterly agree...
Лиля Есаян
I think that Agnessa's voice (from ABBA) sounds a bit like Karen's voice. I also miss Karen, so sorry what happened to her! Such a talented lady...
Cimarron Hopper
@Лиля Есаян she is great but she is not Karen
Лиля Есаян
Cimarron Hopper Are you sure? Then who is she?
bernadette garcia
Honestly, when i heard this song, im in total awe! What a beautiful voice, unrivaled.
ana1sninja
I don't think my mother realized she was exposing her 6-year-old to such a sophisticated vocalist at the time.