Be My Baby
F. Dee Johnson Lyrics


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You're like magic potion in my cup
If it was all a dream and then I woke up
It'd be worth it if you broke my heart
It'd be worth it if you broke my heart in two
I don't even know what to think
We've only been on like, two dates
You'd be worth it if you broke my heart
It'd be so easy for you to do
And if given the chance
I'd let you rip me to shreds
Doot doo doo doo
Doot doo doo doo
I need some preparation for that pretty face
When I see it I think, "This Must Be The Place"
It'd all be worth it if you broke my heart
Yeah, you'll be worth it when you break my heart in two
I think that I could use some sun
I think that I should go buy a gun
But I've had my eye on a pistol like you instead
It comes naturally to you
And when given the chance
I'd let you shoot me down dead
Nice, baby
And it's alright
It's alright and you're so nice, baby
It's so nice, it's so nice
You're so nice
And it's so nice to get lost in your eyes, baby
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright, baby
You're really a treasure to hangout with
Just a couple 'cowboys smoking cigarettes all day




We should do it again sometime, yeah
Or maybe, like, a million more times

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of F. Dee Johnson's song Be My Baby express a conflicted love interest who feels enamored by the person they're dating, even though they don't fully understand why. They describe their date as a magical potion, and how it'd be worth it even if their heart was broken by this person. They think about this person all the time, even when they're considering buying a gun. The singer is caught up in the thrall of attraction and doesn't know what to think, but they're happy to go along with the ride.


The emotions behind the lyrics depict the tumultuous feelings of new love, specifically in feeling an intense attraction to someone who might not be good for you or aware of your feelings. It highlights the feeling of being willing to risk the heartbreak, and even death because it's all worth it to be close to them. It also depicts how people can be drawn to someone without having any tangible reason why. The song is written in a playful, slightly ironic manner to highlight the folly of these feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like magic potion in my cup
You make me feel enchanted and under your spell every time I'm around you


If it was all a dream and then I woke up
I cherish the moments spent with you and would be disappointed if they ended


It'd be worth it if you broke my heart
The memories of you would still be worth the pain of losing you


It'd be worth it if you broke my heart in two
Despite the agony of losing you, the memories of you would still be worth it


I don't even know what to think
I'm overwhelmed by my feelings for you and unsure how to process them


We've only been on like, two dates
Despite not knowing you that well, I'm already falling for you


You'd be worth it if you broke my heart
Even if you hurt me, you're still worth loving


It'd be so easy for you to do
You hold all the power in this relationship and could easily break my heart


And if given the chance
If I had the opportunity


I'd let you rip me to shreds
I would willingly let you destroy me emotionally


Doot doo doo doo
Mere vocalizations representing my thoughts


I need some preparation for that pretty face
Seeing you is overwhelming and I need time to prepare myself emotionally


When I see it I think, "This Must Be The Place"
Being around you feels like the right place for me to be


Yeah, you'll be worth it when you break my heart in two
The pain of losing you will be worth the memories of being with you


I think that I could use some sun
I need to take a break and get some fresh air


I think that I should go buy a gun
I need some semblance of control in my relationship with you


But I've had my eye on a pistol like you instead
You're the one who holds my heart and emotions in your hands


It comes naturally to you
You know how to control and manipulate me without even trying


And when given the chance
If I had the opportunity


I'd let you shoot me down dead
I would willingly let you destroy me emotionally to keep you in my life


Nice, baby
I find you attractive and enjoyable to be around


And it's alright
I'm okay with how things are between us


It's alright and you're so nice, baby
Despite any issues we may have, I still find you to be kind and charming


It's so nice, it's so nice
Being with you is truly wonderful and enjoyable


You're so nice
You treat me well and I appreciate it


And it's so nice to get lost in your eyes, baby
Looking into your eyes is an enjoyable escape for me


It's alright
Things are okay between us


It's alright
I'm content with how things are between us


It's alright, baby
I'm comfortable with our relationship


You're really a treasure to hangout with
I value spending time with you and find you to be an important person in my life


Just a couple 'cowboys smoking cigarettes all day
We are two carefree souls, enjoying each other's company without a worry in the world


We should do it again sometime, yeah
I want to spend more time with you and hope you feel the same


Or maybe, like, a million more times
I never want to stop being around you and want to continue this relationship forever




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Written by: Daniel Ashford

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