It was said to have been the inspiration behind saint etienne's 60s-flavored Nothing Can Stop Us, one of the group's most famous singles which featured in their 1991 album Foxbase Alpha, and which includes a very prominent sample of Springfield's track.
I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
Dusty Springfield Lyrics
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When I tell him that I'm through
Yes, I'm through with him
'Cause he's been running round
And I got to, to put him down
I can't wait to see the look
The look in his eyes
When I tell him this is goodbye, yes it is
Or will he try to change my mind
And make me stay? yeah
Or will he turn around
And, with a smile on his face
Just walk away?
Just walk away
I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face
Gotta find out what I mean
What I mean to him
'Cause just one tear is all he's got to, to shed for me
And I know that l will run, yes I'll run to him
I'll hold him tight
Never, never let him go, no-o-o
And I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face
You know, I just can't wait until I see my baby's, baby's face
You know, I just can't wait until I see my, my baby's face
I can't wait until I
see my baby's face" is a song by Dusty Springfield, released as a single in 1964. The song is about a woman who has decided to end a relationship with her partner, who has been unfaithful to her. She is eagerly anticipating seeing his reaction when she tells him that she is leaving him. She wonders whether he will be upset and try to change her mind, or whether he will simply walk away with a smile on his face.
The song has a very upbeat, soulful sound, which belies the sadness of the lyrics. The use of horn and string arrangements give the song a big band feel, which is typical of the Motown sound that was popular at the time. The lyrics themselves are quite ambiguous, as it is not clear whether the singer wants to end the relationship or whether she is hoping to make things work.
Overall, "I can't wait until I see my baby's face" is a classic example of 1960s soul music, with a catchy melody and a memorable chorus. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they capture the angst and uncertainty of a relationship in turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face
The singer is excited to see her partner's face
When I tell him that I'm through
The singer is planning to break up with her partner
Yes, I'm through with him
The singer has decided to end the relationship
'Cause he's been running round
The partner has been unfaithful
And I got to, to put him down
The artist feels the need to end the relationship due to the partner's infidelity
I can't wait to see the look
The singer is eager to see the partner's reaction to the breakup
The look in his eyes
The singer is hoping to see emotion in the partner's eyes
I wonder if he'll cry
The artist is curious if the partner will show sadness
When I tell him this is goodbye, yes it is
The artist is telling the partner that the relationship is over
Or will he try to change my mind
The artist is considering if the partner will attempt to convince her to stay in the relationship
And make me stay? yeah
The singer is questioning if the partner will try to keep her in the relationship
Or will he turn around
The artist is contemplating what the partner's reaction will be
And, with a smile on his face
The singer is wondering if the partner will be happy to end the relationship
Just walk away?
The singer is wondering if the partner will simply leave without a struggle
I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face
The singer is still excited to see the partner's face after the breakup
Gotta find out what I mean
The artist wants to know what she meant to the partner in the relationship
What I mean to him
The artist is seeking validation of her importance to the partner
'Cause just one tear is all he's got to, to shed for me
The singer is hoping to see some emotion from the partner to prove that he cared
And I know that l will run, yes I'll run to him
The singer is planning to reconcile with the partner if he shows any sign of caring
I'll hold him tight
The artist is planning to hug the partner tightly after a possible reconciliation
Never, never let him go, no-o-o
The artist wants to keep the partner close after possibly getting back together
You know, I just can't wait until I see my baby's, baby's face
The artist is reiterating her excitement to see the partner's face after the breakup
You know, I just can't wait until I see my, my baby's face
The singer is repeating her anticipation to see the partner's face
I can't wait until I
The artist is eagerly waiting to see the partner's face
Lyrics © MORRIS MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Jerry Ragovoy, Chip Taylor
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You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Lisa Dillan - Lyrics
When I said, I needed you
You said you would always stay
It wasn't me who changed, but you
And now you've gone away
Don't you see that now you're gone
And I'm left here on my own
Then I have to follow you
And beg you to come home
You don't have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me,
I can't help but love you
But believe me, I'll never tie you down
Left alone with just a memory
Life seems dead and so unreal
All that's left is loneliness
There's nothing left to feel
You don't have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me, believe me
You don't have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me, believe me. Believe me…