Ruby Baby
Hawkins Ronnie Lyrics

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I've got a gal and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
She don't love me, but I love her just the same (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
Whoa, oh, give me lovin', honey too
I'm gonna give it all to you
Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)

I've got a gal and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
She don't love me, but I love her just the same (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)

Whoa, oh, Ruby, Ruby, I want you
Just like a ghost, I'm gonna haunt you
Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? Yeah (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)

I've got a gal and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
She don't love me, but I love her just the same (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
Whoa, oh, give me lovin', honey too
I'm gonna give it all to you
Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)

Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? Yeah (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ruby Baby" by Hawkins Ronnie depict the story of a person, the singer, who is madly in love with a girl named Ruby. However, Ruby does not have the same feelings back for the singer. The opening line of the song 'I've got a gal and Ruby is her name' introduces us to the singer's love interest. Despite her lack of reciprocation, the singer's feelings for her remain the same. He wants nothing more than her love while she, on the other hand, is not interested in having a relationship with him. The lines "She don't love me, but I love her just the same" emphasise this one-sided love.

In the song, the chorus 'Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby' is repeated several times, bringing a catchy and foot-tapping vibe to the song. The lyrics further indicate the singer's desperation where he asks Ruby to be his. In a way, he is pleading for her love, repeating the line "when can you be mine?" three times. He is willing to shower her with love and affection and is hopeful that one day his dreams and desires will come true.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got a gal and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
I have a special girl in my life and her name is Ruby, which I repeat several times to emphasize her importance.

She don't love me, but I love her just the same (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
Even though Ruby does not reciprocate my feelings, I continue to love her with the same intensity.

Whoa, oh, give me lovin', honey too I'm gonna give it all to you Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
I am asking for love and affection from Ruby who I'm ready to shower with all my love and care, while also expressing my desire to be with her.

Whoa, oh, Ruby, Ruby, I want you Just like a ghost, I'm gonna haunt you Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? Yeah (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
Reiterating my longing for Ruby, I am willing to keep following her around and making myself known like a ghost until I can finally have her for myself.

Ruby, Ruby, when can you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, baby)
Once again, I express my eagerness to have Ruby become my own.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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