Conversation
Eric Bibb & Ruthie Foster Lyrics

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I love you, baby
- I know you do
I love you, baby
- Honey, I know you do
So, what′s the matter - how come you're so blue?

You′re workin' all the time
What about you an' me?

You′re workin′ all the time
Honey, what about you an' me?
Aw, baby, baby, baby,
I just miss your company

Baby, I′m tryin' to slow down
But you know we need the dough
Yeah, babe, I′m tryin' to slow down
But you an′ I both know we need the dough
But if we took a vacation
Tell me, where would you like to go?

Honey, I don't need no palm trees
Just your undivided attention
Well, I don't need no palm trees
All I really want is what′s mine
I′d stay right here at home
You know, that would wait me just fine just fine

We could pack a picnic every evenin'
Spread a blanket in the park
Have a picnic by the river
Have a picnic by the river
On a blanket in the park
On a blanket in the park

Watch the sun set over Hoboken
Be back in before it′s dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eric Bibb & Ruthie Foster's song "Conversation" depict a conversation between a couple, where one of the partners is working too much and neglecting their relationship. The song begins with the woman expressing her love for her partner, who returns the affection. However, the woman notices that her partner is feeling blue and questions why they are sad. The man replies that he has been working all the time, and the woman counters by highlighting how it is affecting their relationship.

The woman suggests taking a vacation to spend time together, to which the man agrees. However, he mentions that slowing down is difficult because they need the money. The woman then suggests that they don't need to go far for a vacation and can have a simple picnic in the park or by the river. The song ends with the couple agreeing to spend more time together, enjoying each other's company.

Overall, the song is a reminder to prioritize our relationship with our loved ones. It highlights the importance of spending quality time together and finding joy in simple things like a picnic.

Line by Line Meaning

I love you, baby
I know you do

I love you, baby
Honey, I know you do

So, what's the matter - how come you're so blue?
You're workin' all the time, what about you and me? Aw, baby, baby, baby, I just miss your company

Baby, I'm tryin' to slow down
Yeah, babe, I'm tryin' to slow down, but you and I both know we need the dough

But if we took a vacation, Tell me, where would you like to go?
Honey, I don't need no palm trees, just your undivided attention. Well, I don't need no palm trees, all I really want is what's mine. I'd stay right here at home, you know, that would wait me just fine just fine

We could pack a picnic every evenin', Spread a blanket in the park, Have a picnic by the river, On a blanket in the park
Watch the sun set over Hoboken. Be back in before it's dark

Writer(s): Eric Bibb

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