Henry Lee Summer is an American rock guitarist from Brazil, Indiana. Origin… Read Full Bio ↴Henry Lee Summer is an American rock guitarist from Brazil, Indiana. Originally, he planned on being a basketball player, and he even received a full scholarship to play at an Indiana university (source: Billboard Book of Top Forty Singles). However, he ultimately decided to go the music route. He had several successful albums in the 1980s and a #1 rock hit, and toured with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Money, Chicago, and Richard Marx. His number 1 rock hit was "I Wish I Had a Girl (Who Walked Like That)," originally recorded for his Time for Big Fun album, but a version was also included on his breakthrough self-titled album two years later. He also served as a lighting director and stage manager for many arenas in the 1980s.

His last album was 2001's self-released "Big Drum," but he continues to perform.

Hey Baby
Henry Lee Summer Lyrics

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So how was I to know
I didn't even have a clue
Just didn't see it comin no no no
And I was such a fool
How could I have been, so blind
Hey I wont turn my back this time
Hey baby I'm wrong
Think I wanna wrap my lovin arms around you

Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I can't live without your love
I tried to hide my fear
I feel so weak inside
I try not to lose control
I turn my eyes away
My heart begins to pound
Lord I have never felt this way
Hey baby I'm wrong
Think I wanna wrap my lovin arms around you
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I can't live without you
Hey baby, I'm wrong
Stupidity put the blind on me
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I'll testify, lord I believe, yeah
Hey baby
I can't live without your love
I'm gonna put my arms around you
I'm gonna put my arms around you baby
Gonna kiss and hold you baby
Just like I told you baby
I got your lovin right here
Hey baby I'm wrong
Think I wanna wrap my lovin arms around you
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I can't live without you
Hey baby, I'm wrong

Stupidity put the blind on me
Hey baby, I'm so wrong, so wrong, so wrong

Overall Meaning

In Henry Lee Summer's "Hey Baby," the singer expresses his regret and desire to make amends with his lover. At the beginning of the song, he acknowledges his naive behavior and admits that he did not see the impending end of the relationship. As the lyrics continue, he conveys his desperation for his lover's affection and his realization that he cannot live without it. He speaks of trying to hide his fear and weakness but ultimately cannot resist pursuing her again. He acknowledges his faults and his mistakes, taking responsibility for his blindness and stupidity. In the end, he declares his love and his commitment to hold her and be with her.

The song's lyrics are both raw and sincere. The melody is catchy and the tune exudes a sense of urgency, giving the listener the feeling of the singer's desperation. Henry Lee Summer does an excellent job of conveying his longing and sorrow through his vocals. The song is a classic example of an apologetic plea from someone who realizes his mistakes and is willing to make amends.

Line by Line Meaning

So how was I to know
I had no idea

I didn't even have a clue
I was completely clueless

Just didn't see it comin no no no
I was completely caught off guard

And I was such a fool
I feel foolish for not realizing it earlier

How could I have been, so blind
I don't know how I missed it

Hey I wont turn my back this time
I won't ignore this again

Think I wanna wrap my lovin arms around you
I want to hold you tight

I can't live without your love
I need your love to survive

I tried to hide my fear
I attempted to conceal my fear

I feel so weak inside
I feel extremely vulnerable

I try not to lose control
I attempt to maintain composure

I turn my eyes away
I look away

My heart begins to pound
I feel my heartbeat quickening

Lord I have never felt this way
I have never felt like this before

Stupidity put the blind on me
My foolishness blinded me

I'll testify, lord I believe, yeah
I will attest to my faith in this

I'm gonna put my arms around you
I'm going to embrace you

Gonna kiss and hold you baby
I'm going to kiss and cuddle with you

Just like I told you baby
Just like I promised you

I got your lovin right here
I have a lot of love for you

Hey baby, I'm so wrong, so wrong, so wrong
I know I was completely wrong

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01Treat Her Like a Lady

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06Louie Louie Louie3:02

07Don't Leave

08Something Is Missing3:05

09Got No Money3:43

10I've Got Everything3:46

11Close Enough for Me3:37

12What's a Poor Boy to Do3:18

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

TallTales100

5y↑12

So how was I to know
I didn't even have a clue
Just didn't see it comin', no, no, no
And I was such a fool
How could I have been so blind
Hey, I won't turn my back this time

Hey baby, I'm wrong
Think I wanna wrap my lovin' arms around you
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I can't live without your love

I tried to hide my fear
I feel so weak inside
I try not to lose control

I turn my eyes away
My heart begins to pound
Lord, I have never felt this way
Hey baby, I'm wrong
Think I wanna wrap my lovin' arms around you
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I can't live without you

Hey baby, I'm wrong
Stupidity put the blind on me
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I'll testify, Lord I believe

Hey baby
I can't live without your love

I'm gonna put my arms around you
I'm gonna put my arms around you baby
Gonna kiss and hold you, baby
Just like I told you baby
I got your lovin' right

Hey baby, I'm wrong
Think I wanna wrap my lovin' arms around you
Hey baby, I'm so wrong
I can't live without you
Hey baby, I'm wrong
Stupidity put the blind on me
Hey baby, I'm so wrong, so wrong, so wrong

All comments from YouTube:

mike kenny

3y↑16

The summer of 1989 here in Indianapolis!!!! This is true rock music!!! Amazing.

ckelley63

2y↑2

He's from Indiana I had a chance to meet Henry what a great down to earth guy a class act!

James O'Connell

2y↑1

I played the hell out of his 1st two CDs. Great summer memories with this music. A great, fun loving performer!!

Marshall Lancaster

3y↑12

Great tune. It was a hit. Great summer of ‘89.

Becky Mattocks

5y↑41

Omg I adore this song! Reminds me of my high school days, I still remember all the words! Thanks so much for posting it!

Jim Y

no sense in me duplicating your comment. only this was 5yrs after high-school for me.

Clay Culver

5y↑2

You're welcome!

TED KOLLISTER

3y↑14

Henry Lee Summer definitely one of a kind

Elwood Dowd

2y↑3

What an amazing talent. Loved his stuff. This song was fantastic.

Ken Settle

3y↑8

Come back Henry Lee!! We need your soulful voice now more than ever!

Doug Friede

3y↑8

Such a great song. One of my favorites.

Ethereal Catholic

4y↑14

Freaking great song!

keepOnTrumpiN

5y↑19

High school memories to this!! Awesome song!! They don't dont sing like this in 2019

Cindy Taylor

4y↑1

They really don't sing like this now.

Matt Bachman

3y↑5

One of the very best songs growing up, graduating in 87.....!👍🙂

James Anthony Green

5y↑7

I still love this song. It takes me back to my last day in 10th grade.

Kelli Jo Hawk

4y↑6

This reminds me of my Mom ❤ When it first came out I was probably only 8 or 9. He used to put his TAPE on and we would clean every Saturday to his music. Good memories!

TallTales100

5y↑12

Darlene

3y↑8

I met Henry Lee once a very long time ago.
He came into a restaurant I worked in and I couldn't believe my eyes .
None of my coworkers knew who he was.
I still have his autographed photo.

ray johnson

3y↑2

I ran into him at Target...in the Nora Plaza in indy...back in 88...he's very talkative lol

vash

4y↑3

great lively song, classic love it,2020 and beyond

Brad Taylor

2y↑1

Henry Lee had quite a musical career ahead of him ... I miss this music!

Lou Aville

2y↑1

Great song, sounds too much like the melodies I used to come up with back in the 80's.

ckelley63

I had a chance to see Henry back in the 80,s and actually got to meet him what a great down to earth guy.

Melissa Berryhill

2y↑1

love it

Rick Omundson

3y↑1

Probably my favourite Henry Lee song

Joseph Kidd

3y↑6

Long gone days in a long gone world. World was better then before smart phones and social media. From one Indiana boy to another. Miss you Henry.

Clay Culver

3y↑2

@Joseph Kidd Well said.

barbara lisa miller

5y↑21

i had forgot about this song until now, so thank you

Milagros Tomé

Años buscando esta canción! Gracias

Greg K. Fish

3y↑4

Underrated music, timeless.

Julie Caudill

I love this song the 80 rocked and its also when my daughters were born 3/27/ 22/ still listing to this song

Sergio Rivera

4y↑10

Henry Lee Summer
"Hey Baby"
#18, 1989.

Holly King

3y↑4

Why isn't the official video available on YouTube? I recall it being played a lot on VH1.

MrTitan225

3y↑1

the video for this song is so good.... some how it cant be seen now ? it's cool to see it

Cindy Taylor

4y↑2

The version of it is not good on Amazon Music. It's from a Live album. I just bought the CD "I've Got Everything" with Hey Baby and will play the song in the car. Wish i could Repeat from this format.