Love My Baby
Gordon Robert Lyrics


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Since my baby left me, never said a word
Was it something I done, something that she heard?
My baby left me, my baby left me
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word

Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and cry
I hate to lose that woman, hate to say goodbye
You know, she left me, yes, she left me
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word

Play it blues, boy

Baby, one of these mornings, Lord, it won't be long
You'll look for me and baby, your daddy will won't call you
You know she left me, my baby left me
My baby even left me, hey, and never said goodbye

Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and moan
All I know is that the one I love is gone
My baby left me, you know, she left me




My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
Yes, since my baby left me, hey, and never said a word

Overall Meaning

In Gordon Robert's "Love My Baby", the lyrics tell a story of heartbreak and confusion as the singer's lover leaves without any explanation or goodbye. The opening lines "Since my baby left me, never said a word / Was it something I done, something that she heard?" show the singer's questioning of their actions and wondering if they were the cause of their lover's departure. The repetition of the line "my baby left me, hey, and never said a word" emphasizes the shock and hurt that the singer is feeling, as well as the confusion over why their partner would leave without any explanation.


The second verse, "Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and cry / I hate to lose that woman, hate to say goodbye" portrays the singer's grief and desperation as they try to come to terms with the loss of their partner. The line "You know, she left me, yes, she left me" shows the singer's need for reassurance and acknowledgement of the situation. The line "Play it blues, boy" is likely a reference to the genre of music the song is in, highlighting the sorrowful nature of the lyrics.


The final verse introduces a glimmer of hope, as the singer suggests that their lover may someday return: "Baby, one of these mornings, Lord, it won't be long / You'll look for me and baby, your daddy won't call you". However, the line "My baby even left me, hey, and never said goodbye" reminds the listener that the pain of the loss still lingers.


Overall, "Love My Baby" is a classic blues song that explores themes of heartbreak and loss in a raw and emotional way.


Line by Line Meaning

Since my baby left me, never said a word
My lover left me without any explanation, leaving me wondering what went wrong.


Was it something I done, something that she heard?
I am left to ponder whether I did something to provoke my love to leave or if there was someone else involved.


Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and cry
I am standing by my window trying to make sense of everything that has happened, feeling lost and hopeless as I cry.


You know, she left me, yes, she left me
It is painful for me to admit that my partner has left me and is no longer a part of my life.


Baby, one of these mornings, Lord, it won't be long
I anticipate that one day my lover will regret leaving me, and will try to come back to me.


You'll look for me and baby, your daddy will won't call you
However, by that time, I fear that I will no longer feel the same way about her and will be hesitant to take her back.


Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and moan
Once the initial shock of her departure has worn off, I still find myself in despair and agony over what could have been.


All I know is that the one I love is gone
Despite my best efforts, I cannot change the fact that the person I adore has left me and moved on with their life.


My baby left me, you know, she left me
I continue to acknowledge and accept the pain that comes with losing a loved one to a breakup.


My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
What hurts the most is the fact that my lover left without uttering a single word, leaving me confused and wondering what could have been done differently.


Play it blues, boy
This is a command to begin playing a slow and melancholy blues tune, emphasizing the sadness and melancholy nature of the lyrics.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Crudup

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Comments from YouTube:

goldbird 0

my 5th-grade science teacher played this in class

Allan Schofield

GUESS WHO ELSE RECORDED THIS SONG?????????ITS EASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELL IT DON'T TAKE MUCH TO FIGURE OUT!IT WAS ELVIS...............GORDON DOES A GREAT JOB ON THIS ONE ALSO & AGAIN ANOTHER GREAT TAMBOURINE SONG!!!!!

DAISY MAE

whitefalcon64

Junior Parker was the original on Sun Records. Of course, too similar to Arthur Crudup's (Elvis later) MY BABY LEFT ME

harri hiltunen

good gordon...

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