I love You Baby
Diddy Lyrics


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I'll always be there for you (yeah)
I'll never betray you (mm, mm, mm)
I love you baby
I love you baby

I met her Uptown on Dyckman, aight then
Talkin' that, how she only dealt with businessmen
Niggas baggin' joints, money off and on the books
The ones who stand firm like ain't nothin' shook
About them, I doubt them cats waitin' for me
You know them niggas, them big dudes across the street
She say, "Yeah, they from over on Mayfair"
Bullets from out of nowhere, told her to stay there and duck down
I hit the ground but managed to pull a piece out
This bitch over them with them pointin' the chief out
They want beef out here, they gon' get it
In the worst way, I'ma show 'em how Black play
Roll the dice, fuckin' with me is like snake eyes
I break guys, sit back and watch my cake rise
It's all about the Benjamins, true that be the motto
Ran out of ammo and started, throwin' bottles
Runnin', and I ain't lookin' back for shit
Crooked ass bitch, Tinae I get you back for this
I'll get you back

I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon

I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy

Yo since the last altercation I been goin' to street
Seein' honey at the club e'ry week and I speak
I'ma rock that ass to sleep before I strike
I ain't know the real deal until last night
How, one of them brothers was locked with bankroll
Used to call my crib to see seventy-four
Kick rhymes over the phone for hours he had the jack
Babe bro told him, 'You wanna get money, see Black
When you get home', we never had chance to get up
And wouldn't have, if his gun had left me hit up
He'd explain how his whole crew was slappin' honey
Besides all that, she owed them cats a lot of money
Funny how it's a small world, baby girl
You's about to get, fucked with no jail
I'ma sit back and watch this cake finish bakin'
And plan your extermination, word

I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon

I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby

It took a while to peep your style, Miss I-be-in-workin'
Low profile single, house in Staten Island
And Manhattan while, them same cats
You sent to get me boo, is on they way to get you
Fuckin' witchu, that small time crack dealin' nigga
He a bitch too, they gon' bust his shit too
Shit's real, you think you gonna set me up
And get away Scot free without some type of injury
Nah kill it, I'ma flip the script on you
Same thing you did to me, I'ma do it to you
Who knew she was the female Rambo
Fill one of they chests with four soon as he came in the door
Life is out, snuffed all they mans in
In the end, she had to be the last bitch standin'
Not for long the buck the forty-four strong
Just like that she was gone, now it's over
Assumin' I'll go back to my everyday life
Of a rich millionaire just rockin' the mic
Gotta pause, and think about honey, no doubt
And admire how the chick went out, yeah

I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon

I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon





I love you baby (I love you baby)
You drive me crazy (I love you baby)

Overall Meaning

The song “I Love You Baby” by Diddy tells the story of a man who meets a woman uptown on Dyckman, and they start seeing each other regularly. However, their relationship experiences obstacles and betrayal. The song reflects on the betrayal of trust between the two by highlighting a series of incidents that transpire as they deal with underhanded characters. The song's lyrics reveal the complex nature of the relationship and how it ultimately ends tragically as a result of deceit and violence.


The lyrics in this song are heavily influenced by the storytelling style of the hip-hop genre. In this genre, the lyrics are the focus, and the artist usually narrates a story through verses. This particular song tells a story about two lovers who can’t seem to get it right due to the constant presence of dishonesty and danger in their lives. The lines "I'll always be there for you (yeah)/ I'll never betray you (mm, mm, mm)/ I love you baby" showcase the promises one makes in a relationship, but the events which the story details show how those promises can quickly become broken.


The violence in the song is typical of hip-hop storytelling, where violence is often depicted as a way of dealing with problems. The song includes themes of gun violence, drug-dealing, and underhanded activities, which are common in hip-hop stories. The final verse is especially brutal when the female character is killed, sending a message that betraying either party can have severe consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll always be there for you (yeah)
I promise to be there for you no matter what happens


I'll never betray you (mm, mm, mm)
I will never deceive or harm you in any way


I love you baby
I have strong feelings of affection towards you


I met her Uptown on Dyckman, aight then
I first encountered her in the uptown area of Dyckman


Talkin' that, how she only dealt with businessmen
She said she only associates with successful businesspeople


Niggas baggin' joints, money off and on the books
Some people involved in illegal drug trafficking and finance


The ones who stand firm like ain't nothin' shook
Referring to people who are resolute and fearless


About them, I doubt them cats waitin' for me
I suspect that some people are waiting to confront me


You know them niggas, them big dudes across the street
Referring to some men who are physically formidable and nearby


She say, "Yeah, they from over on Mayfair"
She identified them as coming from the Mayfair area


Bullets from out of nowhere, told her to stay there and duck down
Suddenly, gunfire erupted and she was instructed to take cover to avoid being hit


I hit the ground but managed to pull a piece out
I fell to the ground and drew out a weapon


This bitch over them with them pointin' the chief out
She was identifying the leader among the assailants


They want beef out here, they gon' get it
If they are seeking a confrontation, I will give it to them


In the worst way, I'ma show 'em how Black play
I will demonstrate to them the consequences of crossing me


Roll the dice, fuckin' with me is like snake eyes
Taking your chances with me is a losing bet


I break guys, sit back and watch my cake rise
I defeat my opponents and then enjoy my newfound wealth


It's all about the Benjamins, true that be the motto
Making money is the primary goal


Ran out of ammo and started, throwin' bottles
Out of bullets, I began using any available weapon


Runnin', and I ain't lookin' back for shit
I am in a hurry to escape and do not care about what is behind me


Crooked ass bitch, Tinae I get you back for this
I vow to seek revenge on Tinae for her betrayal


Yo since the last altercation I been goin' to street
Since the last conflict, I have been spending time in the streets


Seein' honey at the club e'ry week and I speak
I have been seeing a woman at the club and have been talking to her


I'ma rock that ass to sleep before I strike
Before taking action, I plan to have intimate relations with her


I ain't know the real deal until last night
I was not aware of the full truth until recently


How, one of them brothers was locked with bankroll
One of the men was incarcerated with a large amount of money


Used to call my crib to see seventy-four
He used to contact me through the telephone number 74


Kick rhymes over the phone for hours he had the jack
He would rap over the phone for hours and had control over the line


Babe bro told him, 'You wanna get money, see Black
My associate instructed him to contact me for financial opportunities


When you get home', we never had chance to get up
We never had the opportunity to meet in person


And wouldn't have, if his gun had left me hit up
If he had shot and killed me, we would never have met


He'd explain how his whole crew was slappin' honey
He would describe how his group was abusing the woman


Besides all that, she owed them cats a lot of money
In addition to the abuse, she also owed them a large sum of money


Funny how it's a small world, baby girl
It's interesting how small the world can be


You's about to get, fucked with no jail
She is about to be harmed without any legal consequences


I'ma sit back and watch this cake finish bakin'
I will wait and let her fate unfold


And plan your extermination, word
I am planning to kill her


It took a while to peep your style, Miss I-be-in-workin'
It took me a while to understand your true nature


Low profile single, house in Staten Island
You have a discreet lifestyle and live in a house in Staten Island


And Manhattan while, them same cats
You also have connections in Manhattan


You sent to get me boo, is on they way to get you
The men you sent after me are now coming after you


Fuckin' witchu, that small time crack dealin' nigga
You were involved with a low-level drug dealer


He a bitch too, they gon' bust his shit too
He will also be harmed by my associates


Shit's real, you think you gonna set me up
This situation is serious, and you will not get away with attempting to deceive me


And get away Scot free without some type of injury
You will not escape punishment without experiencing harm in some way


Nah kill it, I'ma flip the script on you
I will take control of the situation and turn the tables on you


Same thing you did to me, I'ma do it to you
I will subject you to the same treatment that you used on me


Who knew she was the female Rambo
It is surprising that she was capable of such violence


Fill one of they chests with four soon as he came in the door
As soon as one man entered the room, she shot him four times in the chest


Life is out, snuffed all they mans in
She killed all of the men present


In the end, she had to be the last bitch standin'
She was the only one left alive in the end


Not for long the buck the forty-four strong
She was soon killed by a gunshot from a powerful weapon


Just like that she was gone, now it's over
She died suddenly, and the situation is resolved


Assumin' I'll go back to my everyday life
I assume I will return to my normal routine


Of a rich millionaire just rockin' the mic
As a wealthy musician, I will continue performing


Gotta pause, and think about honey, no doubt
I must take a moment to reflect on what happened with her


And admire how the chick went out, yeah
I respect her for how she stood her ground and fought until the end


You drive me crazy (I love you baby)
Although you frustrate me, I still have affection for you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LES BAXTER, SEAN COMBS, RONALD ANTHONY LAWRENCE, J. ROSE, ROBERT ROSS

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