A professional singer since she was fifteen, Brooks' début, a cover of Etta James's "Something's Got A Hold On Me", was released on Decca in 1964. Later she became the vocalist with a British 12-piece Stax-influenced, jazz-rock fusion band called Dada that released one, eponymous, album in 1970.
Brooks, along with guitarist Pete Gage, singer Robert Palmer and bassist Steve York formed Vinegar Joe in 1971, adding keyboard player Dave Thompson. The band was without a drummer; Conrad Isidore and Rob Tait drummed on the first album, released in 1972.
In 1974, after three albums Vinegar Joe split and Brooks went solo. After a time in the US as backing singer with the American southern boogie band Wet Willie, she returned to England. Her first solo album on A&M records was Rich Man's Woman (1975).
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
Elkie Brooks Lyrics
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to think about money
or what it can buy
And I ain't got time
to sit down and wonder
what makes the birdies fly
And I don't have the time
and I never give it a second thought
to where the rivers flow
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
I ain't got time
to discuss the weather
or how long it's gonna last
and I ain't got time
to do no studying
once I get out of class
And I'm just a fellow
I got a one track mind
And when it comes to thinking 'bout
anything but my baby
I just don't have the time
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
All the diamonds and pearls in the world
could never match her worth
She's got some kind of wonderful, people tell you
I've got heaven right here on earth
And I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
And when it comes to thinking about anything but my
baby
I just don't have the time
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
Elkie Brooks's song "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a song about how the singer is so preoccupied with their lover that they don't have time for anything else. The singer lists out things that they don't have time for, such as thinking about money, pondering how birds fly, contemplating the growth of flowers, and considering the flow of rivers. The chorus repeats the sentiment of being too busy thinking about the baby to have time for anything else, and the final verse emphasizes it even more by stating that no amount of diamonds or pearls could compare to the value of their significant other.
This song is a classic example of a love song, but unlike most love songs, it doesn't describe the specifics of the relationship or the emotions felt by the singer towards their lover. Instead, it focuses on the idea that the love is so intense that it consumes all of the singer's thoughts and time. It's a simple yet powerful message about the all-encompassing nature of love.
Overall, "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a catchy and upbeat song that's easy to sing along to. It's a testament to the enduring theme of love and its ability to consume us entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got time
to think about money
or what it can buy
I do not have time to think about wealth and material possessions and what they can purchase.
And I ain't got time
to sit down and wonder
what makes the birdies fly
I do not have time to contemplate the science behind why birds can fly.
And I don't have the time
to think about what makes the flowers grow
and I never give it a second thought
to where the rivers flow
I do not have the time to consider the processes behind how plants grow or the direction that water flows.
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
Too busy thinking about my baby
and I ain't got time for nothin' else
I am preoccupied with thoughts of my partner and have no time or energy for any other distractions.
I ain't got time
to discuss the weather
or how long it's gonna last
I am too busy to engage in conversation about the state of the weather or its duration.
and I ain't got time
to do no studying
once I get out of class
After I finish my classes, I have no time to focus on studying or learning anything else.
And I'm just a fellow
I got a one track mind
I am a simple person with a singular focus and preoccupation.
All the diamonds and pearls in the world
could never match her worth
No material possessions, no matter their perceived value, can compare to the worth and importance of my partner.
She's got some kind of wonderful, people tell you
I've got heaven right here on earth
My partner is amazing and people often express how incredible she is. For me, she is heaven on earth.
And when it comes to thinking about anything but my
baby
I just don't have the time
When it comes to anything other than thoughts about my partner, I cannot find the time or energy to devote to it.
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.