BabopbyeYa
Janelle Monae Lyrics
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Your tender eyes fill mine with roses
I drink your wine
And never will my heart dry inside
Walking like a lonely fool in Prague
Singing a love song and the words I wrote
I wrote for two
Gentle as a lullaby at night
I hear you humming private melodies
You're near
Babopbyeya
Where are you my darling?
My babopbyeya
Can you hear me calling?
Rewind the clock, our time's approaching
Give us the eyes to guide us most when
We have no light to see throughout all our darkest days
And troubled ways
Meet me at the door by the garden
Meet me at the door by the garden
Meet me at the door by the garden
I'll be at the door, Babopbyeya
Danger all about you
Babopbyeya
I won't leave without you
Ojos miran hacia la luna
Evitan un mundo tan triste
Dominado bajo el odio
Donde el amor no existe
Dame en su reino refugio
De la oscuridad peligrosa
Espero en la esquina, querida
Busco la llamanda amorosa
Like a lonely matador at night
Fighting in the darkness for the light
I won't stop until I hear the call of love
And when I'm alone, you are near to me
You have made a home in my memory
There you will abide for forever
And I will keep you warm in the night
Ojos miran hacia la luna, busco la llamanda amorosa
I heed echos of your laughter in the corners of my mind
While I memorize each detail of your intricate design
In your hair there is a symphony
Your lips, a string quartet
They tell stories of a Neon Valley Street
Where we first met
Now somewhere time pursues us
As we love in Technicolor
But I dwell in silence on your words
Which move me like none other
This time I shall be unafraid
And violence will not move me
This time we will relax
This time we will stay in our movie
I see beyond tomorrow
This life of strife and sorrow
My freedom calls and I must go
I must go
I must go
I must go
The lyrics of Janelle Monáe's BabopbyeYa explore the theme of love and the power that it holds over us. In the first verse, the singer talks about their love for someone and how their presence fills them with joy and happiness. They describe their deep affection for this person and how they will always remain in love. The second verse takes us on a journey through Prague, where the singer sings a love song that they wrote for two people, yearning for their loved one who is not there with them. They imagine their loved one near them, humming private melodies, and the words "BabopbyeYa" serve as a calling to their beloved.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, speaks of a desire to meet their lover, even in the face of danger. The singer acknowledges the existence of hatred and darkness in the world but seeks refuge with their lover. The third verse, sung in Spanish, talks about the difficulty of finding love in a world dominated by hate. The singer sings of hoping to find a refuge from the dangerous darkness in the embrace of their lover. In the fourth verse, the singer compares themselves to a matador, fighting bravely in the dark for love's illumination. They promise to keep their love warm through the loneliest nights.
Line by Line Meaning
The only love my heart approaches
Love is hard for me to find, but when I see your eyes, I feel hopeful
Your tender eyes fill mine with roses
Your soft, caring gaze makes me feel hopeful and positive
I drink your wine
I take in your love and affection
And never will my heart dry inside
Your love will always keep me feeling full and never empty
Walking like a lonely fool in Prague
I am feeling lost and alone in an unknown place
Singing a love song and the words I wrote
I am expressing my love through music and poetry
I wrote for two
This love is for both of us, even when we are apart
Gentle as a lullaby at night
Your presence is calming and peaceful
I hear you humming private melodies
Your music is personal and intimate
You're near
Even though we may be apart, I feel your closeness
Babopbyeya
A term of endearment for my loved one
Where are you my darling?
I am longing for your presence and companionship
Can you hear me calling?
I hope that my love and longing is reaching you wherever you are
Rewind the clock, our time's approaching
Let's go back to the good times when we were truly happy
Give us the eyes to guide us most when
Please give us the insight and wisdom to navigate the toughest days
We have no light to see throughout all our darkest days
When we feel lost and hopeless, please guide us towards the light
And troubled ways
During difficult times where we don't know where to turn
Meet me at the door by the garden
Come meet me where we can be close to nature and find comfort in each other's arms
I'll be at the door, Babopbyeya
I am ready and waiting for you, my love
Danger all about you
I am worried for your safety, my love
I won't leave without you
I won't abandon you in your time of need
Ojos miran hacia la luna
Eyes look towards the moon
Evitan un mundo tan triste
Avoiding a world that is so sad
Dominado bajo el odio
Controlled by hate
Donde el amor no existe
Where love does not exist
Dame en su reino refugio
Give me refuge in your kingdom
De la oscuridad peligrosa
From the dangerous darkness
Espero en la esquina, querida
I wait on the corner, my dear
Busco la llamanda amorosa
I search for the call of love
Like a lonely matador at night
I feel like a lone fighter in the dark, searching for something true
Fighting in the darkness for the light
I am struggling to find the light in my life, but I won't give up
I won't stop until I hear the call of love
I am committed to finding true love and I won't give up until I find it
And when I'm alone, you are near to me
Even when we are physically apart, I feel your presence
You have made a home in my memory
Your memory has become a comforting place for me to stay
There you will abide for forever
Your memory will always be with me
And I will keep you warm in the night
I will always remember the warmth and comfort of being with you
I heed echos of your laughter in the corners of my mind
I remember the joy we shared together all the time
While I memorize each detail of your intricate design
I cherish and remember every little thing about you
In your hair there is a symphony
Your hair is unique and beautiful like music
Your lips, a string quartet
Your lips are sensual and expressive like a music quartet
They tell stories of a Neon Valley Street
Your physical features remind me of a specific place and time
Where we first met
The location where we first came together
Now somewhere time pursues us
Though we are together now, time is constantly moving us towards the future
As we love in Technicolor
We live and love vibrantly and boldly
But I dwell in silence on your words
I treasure and remember the words you have said to me
Which move me like none other
Your words have touched me more than any others ever could
This time I shall be unafraid
I am determined to live without fear this time around
And violence will not move me
I refuse to let violence control my life or change the person I am
This time we will relax
We are determined to find calmness and peace in our love
This time we will stay in our movie
We will remain together in our own little world, no matter what happens
I see beyond tomorrow
I have a vision for our future together
This life of strife and sorrow
Although there are struggles in life, we will face them together
My freedom calls and I must go
I must follow my heart towards true freedom and happiness
I must go
I am ready to embark on this new journey towards freedom and love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles L Joseph, Janelle Monae Robinson, Nate Wonder, Nathaniel Irvin, Roman Gianarthur Irvin
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