Cherry Oh Baby
Eric Donaldson Lyrics

Oh, cherry, oh, cherry, oh, baby
The singer is using 'cherry' as a term of endearment for their loved one, expressing their deep affection and connection.

Don't you know I'm in need of thee?
The singer is admitting their vulnerability and dependence on their loved one to feel whole and happy.

If you don't believe it's true
The singer is expressing doubt or skepticism from their loved one about the intensity of their feelings.

What have you left me to do?
The singer is asking their loved one for a way to prove their love and demonstrate their sincerity.

So long I've been waiting
The singer has been waiting patiently for their loved one to reciprocate their feelings, suggesting a long-standing love.

For you to come right in
The singer desires their loved one's presence in their life and longs for them to make a commitment.

And now that we are together
The singer is celebrating finally being in a committed relationship with their loved one.

Please make my joys come over, oh
The singer is asking their loved one to make them happy and fulfill them emotionally and romantically.

Don't you know I'm in love with you?
The singer is reiterating the depth of their love and devotion to their loved one.

If you don't believe I do
The singer is once again acknowledging their loved one's doubts or skepticism about their feelings.

Then why don't you try me?
The singer is offering their loved one the chance to test their love and confirm its validity.

I will never let you down
The singer promises to remain loyal and reliable in their love, suggesting trust and devotion.

I will never make you wear no frown
The singer promises to keep their loved one happy and fulfilled, suggesting a desire to maintain a positive and healthy relationship.

If you say that you love me madly
The singer is expressing a desire for their loved one to reciprocate their strong emotions and declare their love unequivocally.

Oh, baby, I will receive you gladly
The singer promises to welcome their loved one into their life and heart with open arms.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This is a celebratory interjection showing the singer's joy and happiness at being in love.

Don't you see I'm in love with you?
The singer is once again reminding their loved one of the depth of their feelings and expressing a desire for their love to be reciprocated.

If you don't believe I do
The singer is still grappling with their loved one's doubts about their love, suggesting a need for reassurance or proof.

Then why don't you try me?
The singer is once again extending an invitation to their loved one to test their love and confirm its validity.

I will never gonna let you down
The singer reiterates their steadfastness and loyalty, promising never to disappoint their loved one or fail them emotionally.

I will never make you wear no frown
The singer restates their promise to maintain a healthy, positive, and fulfilling relationship with their loved one, never causing them emotional pain or distress.

If you say that you love me madly
The singer emphasizes their desire for their loved one to declare their love boldly and unequivocally.

Oh, baby, I will receive you gladly, yeah
The singer reiterates their willingness to welcome their loved one into their life and make them happy, expressing joy and affection.