Baby What Else Can I Do
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics

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Life has a crazy pattern
And fortune comes to few
I'd like to take the pattern
And fashion it for you

Though there may be lean while
Darling, in the meanwhile

I'll give you my love
I'm sure that love will see us through
Baby, baby, what else can I do?
If you want the moon
I'll bring the moon right down to you
Baby, baby, what else can I do?

Someday we'll live in a mansion
Out where the pastures are green
But even in a small room
Just a little hall room
You'll be the king
I'll be the queen

So, please, take my heart
Just for a start till dreams come true
Baby, baby, what else can I do?

Someday we'll live in a mansion
Out where the pastures are green
But even in a small room
Just a little hall room
You'll be the king
I'll be the queen

So, please, take my heart
Just for a start till dreams comes true

Baby, baby, what else can I do?
Baby, baby, what else can I do?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Baby What Else Can I Do?" suggest the singer's willingness to do anything to please their loved one, despite life's unpredictability. The first stanza establishes the idea that life is chaotic and success is not guaranteed. However, the singer wants to take that unpredictable pattern and mold it to fit the desires of their loved one. They are promising their love and will do everything in their power to make their partner happy.

The second stanza highlights that the singer is fully committed to their love, regardless of their current financial situation or living arrangements. They promise to make their partner feel like royalty, even if they only have a small room to share. The final stanza is a recap of the singer's commitment to their loved one, promising their heart as a start until their dreams come true. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of devotion and a willingness to go above and beyond for their loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Life has a crazy pattern
The course of life can be unpredictable and chaotic

And fortune comes to few
Only a lucky few receive great success

I'd like to take the pattern
I want to take control of this randomness

And fashion it for you
And use it to make something special for you

Though there may be lean while
Even during difficult times

Darling, in the meanwhile
My dear, in the meantime

I'll give you my love
I will give you my affection and devotion

I'm sure that love will see us through
I believe that our love will help us overcome any challenges

Baby, baby, what else can I do?
My love for you is so strong, what else can I possibly do?

If you want the moon
If you desire something impossible

I'll bring the moon right down to you
I will do everything in my power to make your dreams come true

Someday we'll live in a mansion
One day we will live in a grand house

Out where the pastures are green
In a beautiful and relaxing area

But even in a small room
But even if we have less space

Just a little hall room
Just a simple and modest room

You'll be the king
You will be treated like royalty

I'll be the queen
I will be your partner and equal

So, please, take my heart
Please take my love and devotion

Just for a start till dreams come true
At least until we can achieve our biggest dreams together

Baby, baby, what else can I do?
My love for you is so strong, what else can I possibly do?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERALD MARKS, WALTER HIRSCH

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