I Got You Babe
Cher/Sonny Bono Lyrics
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We won't find out until we grow
Well, I don't know if all that's true
'Cause you got me, and baby, I got you
Babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
They say our love won't pay the rent
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
I guess that's so, we don't have a plot
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
Babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got flowers in the spring
I got you to wear my ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
And if I get scared, you're always around
Don't let them say your hair's too long
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
Then put your little hand in mine
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
Babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you to hold my hand
I got you to understand
I got you to walk with me
I got you to talk with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
I got you to hold me tight
I got you, I won't let go
I got you to love me so
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
"I Got You Babe" is a timeless love song that is often interpreted as a ballad of young love that remains strong despite the challenges of financial instability and the uncertainties of the future. Through the song, Cher and Sonny Bono express their unwavering devotion to each other, defying the doubts of people around them about the strength of their love. The opening lines, "They say we're young and we don't know, we won't find out until we grow," acknowledges the criticisms that people often receive when they fall in love at a young age, but the lyrics emphasize that their love is true and that age should not be a barrier to their relationship.
The song's central message is that despite their lack of material possessions, they have each other, and that is all that matters. The line "They say our love won't pay the rent, before it's earned, our money's all been spent, I guess that's so, we don't have a plot, but at least I'm sure of all the things we got" is a testament to the strength of their love and the fact that they believe in each other no matter what.
The verses that follow focus on some of the simple joys and pleasures in life, including the flowers in the spring, holding hands, and the comforting presence of a loved one when things get tough. The song's final verse emphasizes once again the depth of their love, with the lines "I got you to hold me tight, I got you, I won't let go, I got you to love me so," which captures the essence of the entire song - that having someone to love and who loves you is the most important thing in life.
Line by Line Meaning
They say we're young and we don't know
People say we're inexperienced and don't know much about the world
We won't find out until we grow
We won't understand until we gain more experience
Well I don't know if all that's true
I'm not sure if those statements are accurate
'Cause you got me, and baby I got you
But what I am certain of is that we have each other and that's enough for me
They say our love won't pay the rent
Some people believe that love isn't enough to provide for our basic necessities
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
Before we can even earn money, it's already being spent on things we need
I guess that's so, we don't have a plot
I suppose that's true, we don't have a solid plan
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
But I'm confident because I know we have each other and that's what truly matters
I got flowers in the spring
I have beautiful flowers in the springtime
I got you to wear my ring
I have you as a loving partner who wears my ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
When I'm feeling down, you make me laugh and cheer me up
And if I get scared, you're always around
When I'm frightened, you are there to comfort and protect me
Don't let them say your hair's too long
Don't worry about what other people think about your appearance
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
Because I love you, it doesn't matter how you look, I will always choose you
Then put your little hand in mine
Hold my hand, feel my love and protection
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
We can overcome any obstacle and achieve anything together
I got you to hold my hand
I have you to hold hands with
I got you to understand
I have you as someone who understands and supports me
I got you to walk with me
I have you as a partner to walk with on this journey called life
I got you to talk with me
I have you to talk to and share my feelings with
I got you to kiss goodnight
I have you to share sweet kisses at night
I got you to hold me tight
I have you to hold me tightly and show me affection
I got you, I won't let go
I have you and I promise to never let go
I got you to love me so
I have you to love me unconditionally
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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