My Baby Just Cares For Me
Joe Williams Lyrics


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My baby don't care for shows
My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for furs and laces
My baby don't care for high-toned places
My baby don't care for rings or other expensive things

She's sensible as can be
My baby don't care who knows it
My baby just cares for me

My baby's no Crosby fan
Dick Tracy is not her man
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for Mr. Tibbits

She'd rather have me around to kibbitz
Roy Rogers is not her style
And even Clark Gable's smile
Is something that she can't see
(Oh, you lucky so-and-so)





I wonder what's wrong with baby
My baby just cares for me

Overall Meaning

In Joe Williams's song "My Baby Just Cares for Me," the singer celebrates the simple and unassuming nature of his partner. The lyrics suggest that his lover doesn't care for material possessions or social status, but rather loves him for who he is. The line "She's sensible as can be" alludes to the practical nature of the relationship. The singer's partner is not looking to impress anyone with fancy clothes, jewelry, or high-society events. Instead, the singer emphasizes that his baby just cares for him, the person he is beneath all the superficial trappings of modern life.


The second verse of the song continues to describe the specific things that the singer's baby doesn't care for, including popular cultural figures like Bing Crosby or Dick Tracy. The singer also mentions that his lover doesn't fancy etiquette and refinement, epitomized by "Mr. Tibbits" and his "high-toned" airs. Instead, the singer's partner prefers to keep it simple and have him around to "kibbitz," or chat and have a good time. Even the handsome smile of Clark Gable isn't enough to sway this woman from her love for the singer. The last line of the verse, "Oh, you lucky so-and-so," implies that the singer is grateful for the love of his uncomplicated companion, and perhaps a bit amazed that he's found such an understanding partner.


In the final verse, the singer voices his confusion, wondering what could possibly be wrong with his baby. However, this line seems more tongue-in-cheek than genuinely questioning or worried. The repetition of the refrain throughout the song reinforces the idea that, while the singer's partner may not care for many things, she does care for him above all else. The sweet, simple sentiment expressed in Joe Williams's "My Baby Just Cares for Me" paints an idyllic picture of love and contentment that many listeners can appreciate.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby don't care for shows
My partner is not interested in attending entertainment events or performances.


My baby don't care for clothes
The clothing style or fashion does not appeal to my significant other.


My baby just cares for me
Despite other possible interests, my partner is only concerned with my well-being and happiness.


My baby don't care for furs and laces
Materialistic items such as fur and lace do not appeal to my significant other.


My baby don't care for high-toned places
Luxurious or high-end establishments are not of interest to my partner.


My baby don't care for rings or other expensive things
Valuable or costly possessions do not hold significant appeal to my significant other.


She's sensible as can be
My partner is practical and reasonable in their actions and decisions.


My baby don't care who knows it
My partner is not afraid to express their feelings to others about their devotion to me.


My baby's no Crosby fan
My significant other does not enjoy the music of Bing Crosby.


Dick Tracy is not her man
The fictional detective character Dick Tracy does not interest my partner.


My baby just cares for me
Despite other possible interests, my partner is only concerned with my well-being and happiness.


My baby don't care for Mr. Tibbits
The individual known as Mr. Tibbits does not register as significant to my partner.


She'd rather have me around to kibbitz
My significant other would rather spend time with me, engaging in conversation or other activities.


Roy Rogers is not her style
The Hollywood actor Roy Rogers is not of interest or appeal to my partner.


And even Clark Gable's smile
Even the charming smile of the popular Hollywood actor Clark Gable does not hold significance for my significant other.


Is something that she can't see
My partner does not find physical attributes or superficial qualities to be the most important aspect of an individual.


(Oh, you lucky so-and-so)
This line is an aside directed towards the listener, perhaps expressing a sense of surprise or gratitude for the situation described.


I wonder what's wrong with baby
The singer expresses curiosity or humor at the thought that their partner only cares for them and not other material or superficial items.


My baby just cares for me
Despite other possible interests, my partner is only concerned with my well-being and happiness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson

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Comments from YouTube:

John Tate

just the VERY best - cant be topped...Basie is wonderful with great big band interventions and Joe Williams carries this off fantastic. A big voice to complement the big band. Joe Williams isn't known well enough today, that's a crying shame. What a great singer. Thanks bzurgland for this great upload

goldenoldiesPete

This is terrific.

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