She Used To Be Somebody's Baby
Gatlin Brothers Lyrics
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Used to be some, somebody's girl
She used to be some, somebody's lady
She used to be some, somebody's world
You'd better hear one thing, Jack
Somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her)
Yeah, somebody wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her back)
Yeah, somebody wants her back
She used to be some, somebody's baby
Somebody's girl
She used to be some, somebody's lady
She used to be some, somebody's world
And before you start actin' like the king of the mountain
You'd better hear one thing, Jack
Somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
Yeah yeah, somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her back)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
You came in like a thief in the night
And stole her right out of my hands
I didn't even see you comin' until you were gone
I had it figured right down to the letter
But you never figured into my plans
But everything's a-gonna be different from now on
She used to be some, somebody's baby
Somebody's girl
She used to be some, somebody's lady
She used to be some, somebody's world
And before you start actin' like the king of the mountain
You'd better hear one thing, Jack
Somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
Yeah yeah, somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her back)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
Better not be spendin' a lot o' your time hangin' out downtown
Better be takin' care of business back at home
You better start lookin' over your shoulder
'Cause I might be gainin' ground
'Cause I'm gonna get right back what was my own, my own
'Cause she used to be some, somebody's baby
Somebody's girl
She used to be some, somebody's lady
She used to be some, somebody's world
And before you start actin' like the king of the mountain
You'd better hear one thing, Jack
Somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
Somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her back)
Somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her)
Oh yeah, somebody wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
Yeah yeah, somebody wants her back
(Somebody wants her back)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
The Gatlin Brothers' song She Used To Be Somebody's Baby tells the story of a woman who was once somebody's everything but is now with someone else. The lyrics emphasize that there is somebody out there who wants her back, indicating that she was truly loved and valued by her previous partner. The lyrics suggest a sense of competition and warning to the current partner, almost as if the singer is trying to establish that they too have a right to the woman's love and attention.
The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey the depth of the previous relationship. The woman was somebody's baby, girl, lady, and world. The repetition emphasizes just how important she was to her ex-lover, and unequivocally suggests that she will always hold a special place in their heart. The song also has undertones of lament and a sense of yearning, as the singer implies that things will never be the same now that she is gone.
Overall, the song is a classic country love song that tells a timeless story of lost love and the desire to win back what was once precious. It uses vivid and emotive language to convey the sense of loss and the hope of winning back a treasured love.
Line by Line Meaning
She used to be some, somebody's baby
She was once someone's beloved daughter
She used to be some, somebody's girl
She was once someone's girlfriend
She used to be some, somebody's lady
She was once a lady in someone's life
She used to be some, somebody's world
She used to mean everything to someone
And before you start actin' like the king of the mountain
Don't be too confident as if you're the best
You'd better hear one thing, Jack
Listen to me carefully
Somebody wants her back
Someone else wants her back in their life
(Somebody wants her)
(She's not yours anymore)
Yeah, somebody wants her back
Yes, there's someone who wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
(It's not just a passing thought)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
Yes, someone definitely wants her back
You came in like a thief in the night
You took her away without warning
And stole her right out of my hands
You took her away from me without resistance
I didn't even see you comin' until you were gone
I was caught off guard and didn't even see you leaving
I had it figured right down to the letter
I had a plan and it was perfectly laid out
But you never figured into my plans
You were not part of my plan
But everything's a-gonna be different from now on
But things will change from now on
Better not be spendin' a lot o' your time hangin' out downtown
You should not be wasting time hanging out in town
Better be takin' care of business back at home
Rather, you should take care of important things at home
You better start lookin' over your shoulder
You should start being cautious
'Cause I might be gainin' ground
Because I might be catching up
'Cause I'm gonna get right back what was my own, my own
Because I will get back what was mine
(Somebody wants her)
(She's still wanted by others)
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
Yes, someone still wants her back
Oh yeah, somebody wants her back
Oh yes, someone definitely wants her back
(Somebody really wants her)
(It's not just a passing thought)
Somebody wants her back
Someone still wants her back in their life
Uh huh, somebody wants her back
Yes, someone definitely wants her back
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY GATLIN
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