Baby
Frankie Lymon the Teenagers Lyrics


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(Baby, baby, ta-ta-daa, ta-ta-daa)
Baby-baby, how I want you
Baby-baby, how I need you
Baby-baby, you're the only one, two, three, four
Baby-baby, how I miss you
Baby-baby, long to kiss you
Baby-baby, say you want me, two, three, four, five
You're my favourite number, all that counts is you
I'm so glad it's you I want
I'm so glad you want me too
Baby-baby, want to bring you
Baby-baby, a wedding ring too
Baby-baby, soon will be three, four, five, six
Stop!
Baby-baby, when I'm near you
Baby-baby, I go right to
Baby-baby, heaven number seven, eight, nine, ten
Baby-baby, in your arms dear
Baby-baby, all your charms dear
Baby-baby, I appreciate nine, ten, eleven

You're my favourite number, all that counts is you
I'm so glad it's you I want
I'm so glad you want me too
Baby-baby, hold me tight dear
Baby-baby, with all your might dear
Baby-baby, till the clcok strikes nine, ten, eleven, twelve




Go home!
That's all, bye-bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers' song Baby Baby express the singer's intense love and desire for their partner. The repetition of "baby-baby" at the beginning of each line adds a sense of urgency and longing to the lyrics. The singer declares that their partner is the only one they want and need, emphasizing their value over any other person. The numbered counts in each line add to the playful tone of the song, highlighting the singer's excitement and infatuation with their partner. The singer longs to be with their partner, expressing their desire to marry and spend their lives together. The song ends with a sweet moment of the two embracing each other until the clock strikes midnight.


Overall, the lyrics to Baby Baby convey a sentiment of youthful passion and devotion. The use of numbers and playful language adds to the innocent and romantic atmosphere of the song, while the repetition of "baby-baby" evokes a sense of urgency and desire. The song captures the intense emotions and anticipation of young love and the hope for a shared future.


Line by Line Meaning

(Baby, baby, ta-ta-daa, ta-ta-daa)
Repeating 'baby baby' with humming sound


Baby-baby, how I want you
Expressing the intense desire for the person


Baby-baby, how I need you
Expressing the necessity of the person's presence


Baby-baby, you're the only one, two, three, four
Emphasizing the person's uniqueness and importance, counting upwards for emphasis


Baby-baby, how I miss you
Conveying the longing for the person's presence


Baby-baby, long to kiss you
Expressing the desire for physical intimacy


Baby-baby, say you want me, two, three, four, five
Requesting the person to reciprocate the feelings of desire


You're my favourite number, all that counts is you
Comparing the person to a favourite number and stating their significance


I'm so glad it's you I want
Expressing happiness for wanting the person


I'm so glad you want me too
Expressing happiness for the person reciprocating the feelings


Baby-baby, want to bring you
Expressing the intention of taking the relationship to the next level


Baby-baby, a wedding ring too
Mentioning the intention to propose and get married


Baby-baby, soon will be three, four, five, six
Counting upwards to emphasize the future together


Stop!
An interruption in the flow of the song


Baby-baby, when I'm near you
Emphasizing the positive effect of the person's presence


Baby-baby, I go right to
Conveying the feeling of happiness and contentment


Baby-baby, heaven number seven, eight, nine, ten
Comparing the person's effect to reaching heaven and counting upwards for emphasis


Baby-baby, in your arms dear
Expressing the comforting effect of the person's embrace


Baby-baby, all your charms dear
Appreciating and acknowledging the person's good qualities


Baby-baby, I appreciate nine, ten, eleven
Counting upwards to emphasize how much the person is appreciated


Baby-baby, hold me tight dear
Asking the person for physical intimacy and closeness


Baby-baby, with all your might dear
Asking the person to embrace with full force and passion


Baby-baby, till the clock strikes nine, ten, eleven, twelve
Counting upwards to emphasize how long the embrace should last


Go home!
An abrupt ending to the song


That's all, bye-bye
Ending the song with a farewell




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT RUSSO, ROBERT BREWER, STEVEN MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, PAT KIM

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@andrewajrrook

Baby-baby, how I want you
Baby-baby, how I need you
Baby-baby, you're the only one, two, three, four
Baby-baby, how I miss you
Baby-baby, long to kiss you
Baby-baby, say you want me, two, three, four, five
You're my favourite number, all that counts is you
I'm so glad it's you I want
I'm so glad you want me too
Baby-baby, want to bring you
Baby-baby, a wedding ring too
Baby-baby, soon will be three, four, five, six
Stop!
Baby-baby, when I'm near you
Baby-baby, I go right to
Baby-baby, heaven number seven, eight, nine, ten
Baby-baby, in your arms dear
Baby-baby, all your charms dear
Baby-baby, I appreciate nine, ten, eleven
You're my favourite number, all that counts is you
I'm so glad it's you I want
I'm so glad you want me too
Baby-baby, hold me tight dear
Baby-baby, with all your might dear
Baby-baby, till the clcok strikes nine, ten, eleven, twelve
Go home!
That's all, bye-bye


I love you Rachel!!!!!!!



All comments from YouTube:

@tonysloan892

One of the most gifted singers of all time, phenomenal........Our loss was Heaven's gain. RIP Frankie Lymon....an incredible talent.

@chadthundercock455

What do you guys think the odds are that "Tariq Nasheed" knows who Frankie Lymon is?🤣

@jones2277

Why isn't anyone else impressed by the bass in that kid's voice?

@ThisIsWEB

I am. :)

@carloslee2360

The dude from the temptations had his range since 13.. not impressed

@mialong2679

Carlos Lee still impressive hater

@fncz

SHerman was pretty amazing for a 15 year old!! Hell, he was better than most of the bass singers of the day!

@djdatdude129

Who isn’t

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@Queenchaya

Frankie had an old soul..His songs are still good to hear in 2016...

@grindking3840

True

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