In 1932, he moved with his family from Memphis to Detroit. In Detroit, he studied music in high school and played with the Plantation Music Orchestra.
Eventually, Wilson would write scores for Ellington, Basie, and Gillespie. In the fifties, he performed with small groups led by Buddy Collette, Curtis Counce and Leroy Vinnagar and began a career as one of the finest west coast arrangers, working in film and television. His behind-the-scenes association with Ellington intensified, and continued until Duke's death in 1974.
Baby Baby Don't Cry
Gerald Wilson Orchestra Lyrics
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Nothing so sad as a tear in vain.
Let him walk on out if he wants to,
he really doesn't deserve you.
His loss is our gain so don't be blue
'cause stone blind and out of his mind
is what he has to be. Yeah!
it's no catastrophe.
Yeah! And say now
Baby, Baby, Don't Cry, Baby, Baby, Don't cry,
Baby, baby, here's why,
Love is here standing by,
Love is here standing by.
You trusted him and gave him your love,
A love he proved unworthy of.
To bad it was him that you trusted,
too bad but you can't be disgusted.
It's time that you got readjusted
and realized that tear filled eyes can never stop him now.
Yeah! That man is on his way
I think he's gone to stay, you'd better drop him now.Yeah!
Oo wee now
Baby, Baby, Don't Cry, Baby, Baby, Don't cry,
Baby, baby, here's why,
Love is here standing by,
Love is here standing by.
All you've gotta do is dry your eyes long enough to see,
that you have got the love you thought you had in him,
Here in me, love is hope, girl, love is strength.
Here's someone standin' right beside you who would go to any length
to give you love, true and deep,
And hope you realize at last you've found a love that you can keep,
and only losers weep.
So, Baby, Baby, Don't Cry, Baby, Baby, Don't cry,
Baby, baby, here's why,
Love is here standing by,
The lyrics of Baby Baby Don't Cry by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra deliver an uplifting and empowering message to someone who has been hurt by their lover. The song acknowledges the pain and sadness of a heartbreak, with the opening lines describing the intensity of the emotional agony. However, the singer urges the listener to move on and tells them that they deserve better than the man who has hurt them. The chorus reassures the listener that love is still there for them, and they should not despair. The song stresses the importance of being strong and leaving behind an unworthy partner, who is "stone blind and out of his mind." The romantic interest is depicted as someone who is not capable of appreciating the love that the listener has given to them. The song encourages the listener to accept the love of someone who will cherish them and treat them well.
The verses in the song give a lot of advice to the listener, who has just gone through a devastating breakup. The lyrics encourage the listener to realize that they deserved better, and that there are people who are more worthy of their love. The song draws on themes of love, self-worth, and resilience in the face of adversity. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the listener's pain will pass, and that love is something that can be found again. The song strikes a balance between sympathy and support, urging the listener to keep going even when things seem tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing so blue as a heart in pain,
There's nothing as sad as a broken heart.
Nothing so sad as a tear in vain.
It's heartbreaking to shed tears that don't bring any comfort.
Let him walk on out if he wants to,
If he chooses to leave, don't stop him.
he really doesn't deserve you.
He's not worthy of your love and attention.
His loss is our gain so don't be blue
We all see it as a win that he's leaving you.
'cause stone blind and out of his mind is what he has to be. Yeah!
He must be out of his senses to let you go because you're amazing.
So baby, straighten up, come on and fly right, it's no catastrophe.
Chin up, don't let this bring you down. It's not the end of the world.
Baby, Baby, Don't Cry, Baby, Baby, Don't cry, Baby, baby, here's why, Love is here standing by, Love is here standing by.
Don't cry, baby. Love is here for you, supporting you through this sad time.
You trusted him and gave him your love, A love he proved unworthy of.
You placed your trust and affection in him, but he did not deserve it.
To bad it was him that you trusted, too bad but you can't be disgusted.
It's unfortunate that you gave him your love, but don't be too hard on yourself because you couldn't predict his unworthiness.
It's time that you got readjusted and realized that tear filled eyes can never stop him now. Yeah!
It's time you moved on and let go of the past. Your tears won't bring him back or make him change his mind.
That man is on his way I think he's gone to stay, you'd better drop him now.Yeah!
He's gone, and it's time for you to accept it and move on.
All you've gotta do is dry your eyes long enough to see, that you have got the love you thought you had in him, Here in me, love is hope, girl, love is strength.
Just try to see through your tears, and you'll realize that you still have love in your life. I can offer you hope and strength through my love.
Here's someone standin' right beside you who would go to any length to give you love, true and deep, And hope you realize at last you've found a love that you can keep, and only losers weep.
I'm standing right beside you, ready to offer you true and deep love. I hope you understand that this love is worth holding onto and that you don't need to shed any more tears over him.
So, Baby, Baby, Don't Cry, Baby, Baby, Don't cry, Baby, baby, here's why, Love is here standing by,
Don't be sad, baby. I'll always be here for you, loving and supporting you through everything.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED W CLEVELAND, SMOKEY ROBINSON, TERRY JOHNSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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