After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
Yes I Love You Baby
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop
Well you say that you love me
But you know it's not true
Anything for you baby, I would do
My love, my life, I'd give you my all
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop (yeah)
Well, yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop
Well your lips, your eyes set my soul a-flame
Since I meet you darlin' I not-ot the same
Walkin' in circles, been up all night
Ya know for me that your just right
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop
Well, yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop
Well your lips, your eyes set my soul a-flame
Since I meet you darlin' I not-ot the same
Walkin' in circles, been up all night
Ya know for me that your just right
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop
The lyrics to Gene Vincent's "Yes I Love You Baby" reflect the intense, all-consuming feeling of being in love. The repetition of "Yes I love you baby" reinforces the depth and certainty of the singer's affection for their loved one. The use of "well-ah" in between the lines further emphasizes the singer's excitement and enthusiasm towards their beloved.
The line "Well your lips, your eyes set my soul a-flame" serves as an example of Vincent's vivid, poetic language. The metaphor of a flame igniting within the singer's soul illustrates the passion and intensity of their emotions towards their loved one. The line "been up all night" suggests that the singer is unable to sleep due to their intense feelings, adding to the sense of obsession that comes with being in love.
Overall, Vincent's lyrics in "Yes I Love You Baby" capture the overwhelming sense of love and passion that comes with being in a new relationship, with lyrics that exude excitement, devotion, and emotional intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I love baby, well-ah, I really love ya
The singer expresses his deep affection for his loved one in a repeated phrase.
Wop, wop, wop-wop-wop
A nonsensical sound used as a rhythmic beat in the song.
Well you say that you love me
The singer addresses his loved one who has claimed to love him.
But you know it's not true
The singer doubts the sincerity of his loved one's claim to love him.
Anything for you baby, I would do
Despite his doubts, the singer declares his willingness to do anything for his loved one.
My love, my life, I'd give you my all
The singer expresses his dedication to his loved one by offering his love and life to them.
If for only me you'd fall..all...all
The singer hopes that his loved one will reciprocate his feelings and fall in love with him.
Well your lips, your eyes set my soul a-flame
The singer is enraptured by his loved one's physical features and feels a passionate connection with them.
Since I meet you darlin' I not-ot the same
The singer believes that his loved one has changed him for the better since they met.
Walkin' in circles, been up all night
The singer is having trouble sleeping or is pacing restlessly due to his love for his partner.
Ya know for me that your just right
The singer believes that his loved one is the perfect match for him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE VINCENT
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