Ruby Baby
Fagen Donald Lyrics
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She don't love me, but I love her just the same
Ruby Baby how I want you
Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you
Ruby Baby when will you be mine
Each time I see you baby my heart cries
I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
Made a bet that I would get you
Ruby Baby when will you be mine
I got a girl and Ruby is her name
I'd give the world just to set her heart aflame
Got some lovin' money too
Gonna give it all to you
Ruby Baby when will you be mine
In Donal Fagen's "Ruby Baby," the singer is smitten with a girl named Ruby who doesn't reciprocate his feelings, but despite this, he still loves her. He's so obsessed with her that he sees himself haunting her like a ghost. He wants Ruby to be his, and he's willing to steal her away from any other suitors. He even promises to give her all his money and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a girl and Ruby is her name
I am in a relationship with a girl named Ruby
She don't love me, but I love her just the same
Even though Ruby doesn't reciprocate my love, I still love her
Ruby Baby how I want you
I have a strong desire for you, Ruby
Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you
I will not give up on pursuing you, Ruby
Ruby Baby when will you be mine
I am hopeful that you will someday be in a loving relationship with me, Ruby
Each time I see you baby my heart cries
Every time I am in your presence, I feel emotional and sad because I cannot have you, Ruby
I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
I will go to any lengths to win your heart and take you away from other potential suitors, Ruby
From the sunny day I met you
The day I met you, Ruby, was a bright and happy day for me
Made a bet that I would get you
From the moment I met you, I was so sure that I wanted to be with you that I made a bet with myself to win your heart, Ruby
Ruby Baby when will you be mine
I am asking when you will finally be in a romantic relationship with me, Ruby
I got a girl and Ruby is her name
I am in a relationship with a girl named Ruby
I'd give the world just to set her heart aflame
I would do anything to make Ruby love me back and feel the same passion that I feel for her
Got some lovin' money too
I have some money that I plan on using to show Ruby how much I care for her
Gonna give it all to you
I am willing to spend all of my money on you, Ruby, to prove my love for you
Ruby Baby when will you be mine
I am still eagerly waiting for the day when you will agree to be with me, Ruby
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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