My Babe
Hawkins Dale Lyrics

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Well, my baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin'
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
My babe, true little baby, she's my babe

My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Well, I know she love me, my babe

Well, I know she love me
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My babe, true little baby, my babe

My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin'
Ev'rything she do, she do so pleasin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe

My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
My babe, true little baby, she's my babe
She's my baby (true little baby)

Well, my babe I know she loves me, my babe

Well, my babe I know she loves me, my babe
Well, my babe I know she loves me, my babe

Overall Meaning

The song "My Babe" by Hawkins Dale is about a man's love and devotion to his woman. He declares that his baby doesn't tolerate any cheating, midnight creeping or fooling around. She loves him deeply and only shows him affection by kissing and hugging him. The singer is proud of his woman and is grateful to have her in his life. He repeats the phrase "my babe" throughout the song, emphasizing the significance of his partner in his life. The repetition of the phrase is a reflection of the strength and depth of their love.

The song was originally recorded by Little Walter in 1955 and was one of the most successful R&B songs of the 1950s. The song became so popular that it was later covered by other artists, including Dale Hawkins in 1959. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones. The song's music and lyrics were inspired by traditional blues songs of the time, and its success marks the beginning of a new era in the music industry.

Overall, "My Babe" is a timeless classic that has endured for generations. It is a simple love song that speaks to the heart, and its message is universal. It remains a popular song among music lovers and has had a significant influence on the development and evolution of rock and roll.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, my baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
My beloved partner does not tolerate infidelity in our relationship.

Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Yes indeed, she is unwavering in her stance against cheating.

She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
She does not tolerate unfaithful behavior such as sneaking around in the middle of the night.

My babe, true little baby, she's my babe
I am devoted to my little love, she is my one and only true babe.

My babe, I know she love me, my babe
I am absolutely certain that my partner loves me deeply.

She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
All she does is show me affection, which I appreciate.

My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
My partner is no fool and will not put up with being deceived or manipulated.

When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
When she is emotionally invested in something, she cannot be easily calmed or distracted.

She's my baby (true little baby)
She is my beloved partner, my true little love.

Well, my babe I know she loves me, my babe
I am absolutely certain of my partner's strong feelings of love towards me.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Willie Dixon

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