I'm Nobody Baby
Garland Judy Lyrics


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I'm nobody's baby
I wonder why
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Please send me down somebody to love

But nobody wants me
I'm blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now

Nobody's baby
And I've got to know the reason why
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
He kept on walking down the avenue

Nobody wants me
I'm mighty blue somehow




Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'm Nobody's Baby" by Garland Judy reflect the longing of the singer for someone to share their life with. The singer wonders why they are still single and asks the Lord to send them someone to love. However, despite their plea, nobody seems to want them, and the singer is left feeling blue and rejected. They even recount an encounter with a boy they thought could be the one, but he simply shook his head and walked away.


The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced rejection in their love life. The song is a poignant reminder of the pain of being single and longing for companionship. It speaks to the universal human desire to be loved and the frustration of not being able to find it.


The melody of the song is simple and moving, and Judy Garland's voice lends an emotional depth to the lyrics. The song has become a classic, with many covers over the years, and continues to touch the hearts of those who hear it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm nobody's baby
I am not in a relationship with anyone and feel alone


I wonder why
I am curious about why I am not in a relationship


Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
I ask God to send someone to love me


Please send me down somebody to love
I want God to send me a loving partner


But nobody wants me
I feel unwanted by others


I'm blue somehow
I feel sad and depressed


Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
I hope someone will listen to me and give me a chance in a relationship


Because I'm nobody's baby now
I feel like I am alone with no one to love me


And I've got to know the reason why
I need to know why I am alone


Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
I met a boy while I was out walking


"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
I thought maybe the boy and I were meant to be together


But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
The boy rejected my advances and said he was not interested


He kept on walking down the avenue
The boy walked away from me


Nobody wants me
I feel like no one wants me


I'm mighty blue somehow
I feel very sad and depressed


Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
I hope someone will listen to me and give me a chance in a relationship


Because I'm nobody's baby now
I feel like I am alone with no one to love me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILTON AGER, BENNY DAVIS, LESTER SANTLY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lma4728

I woke up this morning and the sun was shining,
but I didn't see it.
Think I drank my orange juice, but I don't know,
I wouldn't guarantee it.
Wore my yellow dress, or was it blue?
Oh what's the use, I don't remember.
Is it Monday, is it Tuesday,
is it June or is it still December?
Sat beside my window, watched the couples strolling by
Felt so sorry for myself I couldn't even cry.
Finally I pulled the shade,
I couldn't stand the gaff.
So I sat down and wrote my epitaph.

I'm nobody's baby,
I wonder why.
Each night and day
I pray the lord up above
please send me down
somebody to love.
But nobody wants me,
I'm blue somehow.
Won't someone hear my plea
and take a chance with me,
because I'm nobody's baby now.

Believe me

No, Nobody's baby,
and I've got to know the reason why.
Last week I was walkin' down the street
and met a boy and I said
"Hey, maybe I was meant for you".
But he only tipped his hat
and shook his head,
kept on walkin' down the avenue.

Oh, nobody wants me,
I'm mighty blue somehow.
Won't someone hear my plea
and take a little chance with me?
Because I'm no-nobody's baby.
I'm blue somehow.
Won't someone hear my plea
and take a chance with me?
There's no denyin' I'm cryin',
I'm lonesome on my own-some.
I don't mean maybe,
I'm nobody's baby



@orangesoda4816

I'm nobody's baby
I wonder why
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Please send me down somebody to love
But nobody wants me
I'm blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
Nobody's baby
And I've got to know the reason why
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
He kept on walking down the avenue
Nobody wants me
I'm mighty blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now



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There will never be another female powerful voice like Judy’s.

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@dietpepsivanilla3095

The only one who could give her a run for her money was Deanna Durbin. Both were sensational.

@kendn01

I hear these wonderful early 40s recordings and remember - Judy Garland started out as a pop sensation - her seamless delivery, her perfect control and flawless intonation - and the pop style of the day which she absolutely embodied - using vibrato for emotional effect, sliding up to the next note in an exaggerated 'crooning' style and singing in a throbbing low register - she was a master.

@sophiamiles5495

Amazing quality! Wish she was still with us😢🌺

@andrewjwheelerjr275

Love her so much😞😞😭😭.

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@@andrewjwheelerjr275 your not alone me too💝

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