Baby I Love You
Flack Roberta & Hathaway Donny Lyrics
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If you really do
Don't be afraid, baby, just ask
You know I'm gonna give it to you
Oh,and I do declare
I wanna see you with it
Stretch out your arms, little boy you're gonna get it
(Baby, baby, baby, I love you)
There ain't no doubt about it
Baby, I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
Baby, I love you
If you really wanna kiss me
Go right ahead, I don't mind
All you got to do is snap your fingers
And I'll come a runnin', I ain't lyin'
Oh, what'cha want, little boy, you know you got it
I'd deny my own self before I'd see you without it
'Cause I love you
(Baby, baby, baby, I love you)
There ain't no doubt about it
Baby, I love you
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you
Baby, I love you
Some day you might want to run away
And leave me sittin' here a cryin'
But if it's all the same to you, baby
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye (goodbye)
Baby, I love you, baby I need you, baby I want you
Don't let your neighbors tell you I don't want you
Don't let your low down friends tell you I don't need you
The lyrics of the song "Baby I Love You" by Flack Roberta & Hathaway Donny express an unbridled love and devotion for someone, urging them not to hesitate in expressing their desire and affection. The song's upbeat tempo and soulful melody are perfectly in tune with the artist's message, inviting listeners into the worlds of passion and desire.
The lyrics hint at the willingness to go beyond the ordinary boundaries of love, as the singer promises to fulfill all wishes and requirements of the one they desire. The lines "Stretch out your arms, little boy you're gonna get it" and "I'd deny my own self before I'd see you without it" suggest that the object of the singer's affection is in safe hands and they will do all in their power to keep them happy.
The song also speaks to the fragility of relationships, implying that there may be times when the object of affection might want to leave, but the singer reassures them of their commitment and devotion by promising to stop them from running away. The combination of the song's lyrics and melody make for an uplifting and contagious anthem to love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want my lovin'
If you want my love and affection
If you really do
If you truly have genuine feelings for me
Don't be afraid, baby, just ask
Don't hesitate or be scared to express your desire for me
You know I'm gonna give it to you
You know that I will reciprocate your love and affection
Oh, and I do declare
Oh, I must express
I wanna see you with it
I want to be with you
Stretch out your arms, little boy you're gonna get it
Show me your love and I will give you mine
'Cause I love you
Because I am in love with you
(Baby, baby, baby, I love you)
There ain't no doubt about it
There is no uncertainty or hesitation in my love for you
If you really wanna kiss me
If you really want to share intimacy with me
Go right ahead, I don't mind
Feel free to do so, I am willing
All you got to do is snap your fingers
All you have to do is indicate your desire
And I'll come a runnin', I ain't lyin'
I will come to you immediately and sincerely
Oh, what'cha want, little boy, you know you got it
Tell me what you need, you know I will provide it
I'd deny my own self before I'd see you without it
I would rather hurt myself than hurt you or be without you
'Cause I love you
Because I am in love with you
(Baby, baby, baby, I love you)
There ain't no doubt about it
There is no uncertainty or hesitation in my love for you
Some day you might want to run away
At some point, you may desire to leave
And leave me sittin' here a cryin'
And leave me alone, sad, and in tears
But if it's all the same to you, baby
However, if you are willing
I'm gonna stop you from saying goodbye (goodbye)
I will make sure you don't leave me
Baby, I love you, baby I need you, baby I want you
I am deeply in love with you and cannot live without you
Don't let your neighbors tell you I don't want you
Don't listen to what others say about my love for you
Don't let your low down friends tell you I don't need you
Don't be influenced by your negative friends, who say that I don't need you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ronnie Shannon
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