Baby I Love You
J. Brothers Lyrics
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And keep my other baby too
Put my arms around you,
That's all I want to do
If the sun don't shine tomorrow,
I know I've got you
I'd like to love you baby
Sometimes my baby's sleeping,
Sometimes she's not around
Sometimes I look to find her,
I know she'll put me down
Oh, won't you let me hold you,
Let me lean on you
I'd like to love you baby
And keep my other baby too
If the sun don't shine tomorrow,
I know I've got you
I'd like to love you baby
And keep my other baby too
The lyrics of J. Brothers's song "Baby I Love You" appear to describe a situation in which the singer professes his love for one person while also indicating his willingness to maintain a relationship with another. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a girlfriend or significant other whom he cares for ("sometimes my baby's sleeping, sometimes she's not around"), but is also interested in pursuing a relationship with someone else ("I'd like to love you baby and keep my other baby too").
The singer seems to be torn between two possible outcomes - on the one hand, he wants to be with the person he is addressing (as indicated by the repeated "I'd like to love you baby" lines); on the other hand, he also wants to maintain his existing relationship. There is a sense of uncertainty and conflict throughout the song, with the singer expressing his desire to be with both people simultaneously ("put my arms around you, that's all I want to do").
Overall, the lyrics of "Baby I Love You" seem to be exploring the complexities of romantic relationships and the ways in which multiple desires and needs can come into conflict. The singer's dilemma suggests that it is not always easy to choose between competing desires and that emotions can be complicated and difficult to navigate.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to love you baby
I want to be in a romantic relationship with you.
And keep my other baby too
I want to maintain my current romantic relationship while pursuing a new one with you.
Put my arms around you,
I want to show physical affection towards you.
That's all I want to do
I desire simplicity in our potential relationship and just want to express my love physically.
If the sun don't shine tomorrow,
If there is hardship or trouble in the future,
I know I've got you
I find comfort in knowing that you will be there to support and love me.
Sometimes my baby's sleeping,
Sometimes my current romantic partner is not actively engaging with me.
Sometimes she's not around
Other times, my current romantic partner is physically absent from my life.
Sometimes I look to find her,
In these times, I may search for her attention or affection but may be ultimately disappointed.
I know she'll put me down
I am aware that this pursuit for affection from my current partner may not be reciprocated and may cause me emotional pain.
Oh, won't you let me hold you,
I am asking for your permission to physically hold or embrace you.
Let me lean on you
I am asking for your emotional support and comfort.
I'd like to love you baby
I reiterate my romantic interest in you.
And keep my other baby too
I again express my desire to maintain my current romantic relationship while pursuing something with you, even though it may be unfaithful.
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Written by: J J CALE
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