I Can't Quit You Baby
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I can't quit you, baby
But I've got to put you down for awhile
You know I can't quit you, baby
But I've got to put you down for awhile
Well, you messed up my happy home, babe
Made me mistreat my only child
You know I love you, baby
My love for you I could never hide
Yes, you know I love you, baby
My love for you I would never hide
Yes, you know you're the onliest one, darlin'
You're just my heart's desire
Well, I'm so tired I could cry
I could just lay down and die
I'm so tired I could cry
I could just lay down and die
You know I love you, baby
You're just my heart's desire
When you hear me moanin' and groanin', baby
You know it hurts me way down inside
When you hear me moanin' and groanin', baby
You know it hurts me way down inside




Yes, when you hear me holler, baby
You know you're my heart's desire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Can't Quit You Baby" by Gary Moore depict a tumultuous relationship between the singer and their lover. Despite knowing that the relationship is not healthy for them, the singer cannot bring themselves to walk away from their lover. The singer acknowledges that their lover has caused problems in their life, including mistreating their child and disrupting their home. However, the singer still declares their love for their lover, proclaiming them as their heart's desire. The intense emotions in the chorus are brought about by the singer's exhaustion from the rollercoaster of emotions they experience in this relationship.


The song is an emotional and raw portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship, and the singer's inability to walk away from it highlights the addictive nature of toxic relationships. The lyrics characterize the singer as both vulnerable and strong, as they are torn between their love for their partner and the need to protect themselves and their family.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't quit you, baby
I cannot stop loving you, darling


But I've got to put you down for awhile
But I need to take a break from you for some time


Well, you messed up my happy home, babe
You have disrupted the peace in my joyful abode


Made me mistreat my only child
You caused me to mistreat my own offspring


You know I love you, baby
You are aware that I adore you, dear


My love for you I could never hide
I could never conceal my affection towards you


Yes, you know you're the onliest one, darlin'
You are the only one for me, my love


You're just my heart's desire
All I want is you, my love


Well, I'm so tired I could cry
I am exhausted to the point of tears


I could just lay down and die
I feel like giving up and dying


When you hear me moanin' and groanin', baby
When you hear me moaning and groaning, my love


You know it hurts me way down inside
You should know it pains me deeply


Yes, when you hear me holler, baby
Indeed, when you hear me shout in agony, my love


You know you're my heart's desire
You should be aware that you are the one I long for




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Bryan Nelson

Best cover of this song ever done! (by anyone)

Jeanette Campbell

Mercy ! Give my eye teeth for the live video... Power of the Blues....no words for how killer this album is...

tomski233

Magic! Gary Moore your music lives on..

Tim Mitzlaff

Dam he just rips it to pieces!

U Nes

Rest In Peace
I can't quit you Master !

michael casty

Hey now this is a great version of โ€œ Canโ€™t Quit You Baby โ€œ No need to compare Page with Moore they both are interpreting their own version of this blues song ! Anybody heard of Otis Rush ?? Give his version a listen, Just clean guitar ๐ŸŽธ with no pedals and an attitude! I do have to say they Mr. Mooreโ€™s solo on this tune Rips pretty Hard, tight and in the pocket !!
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Strandmelodie beachmelodie

Thank you for loading i love this song

Peter Foxwell

What album/ CD is this from? Amazing!

Paul Stevens

Power of the blues.

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jamminjoe44

Led Zeppelin, with Jimmy Page`s version, owns Gary Moore`s version any day!!

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