I Need My Baby
Johnny And The Jailbirds Lyrics
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Oh
Oh
Baby, I need your lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Although you're never near
Your voice I often hear
I long to hold you tight
'Cause sometimes I'm so lonely
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Some say it's a sign of weakness
For a man to beg
Then weak I'd rather be
If it means having you to keep
Lately, lately, lately I've been losing sleep
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Certain nights echo your name
Sometimes I wonder
Will I ever be the same?
When you see me smiling you know
Things have just gotten worse
Any smile you might see, baby, has all been rehearsed
You know, I can't go on without you
This loneliness won't let me live without you
This emptiness inside me, baby
Makes me feel half alive
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
In Johnny And The Jailbirds's song "I Need My Baby," the singer expresses his desire for his lover's presence and affection. He opens with a repeated "oh" and declares his need for her love. Despite the distance between them, he hears her voice in his mind and longs to hold her tight. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with loneliness but feels weak for admitting his vulnerability. He acknowledges that he has been losing sleep lately and can't go on without her. The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby, I need your lovin'," emphasizing the singer's desperate desire for connection and affection.
The song's lyrics are simple but effective in conveying a sense of longing and vulnerability. The repetition of phrases and use of rhyming couplets add to the song's catchy and memorable quality. The singer's struggle with admitting his need for love and the fear of being seen as weak is a relatable theme that many listeners can connect with. The melancholy tone and yearning in the singer's voice make this song a classic example of soulful R&B.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I need your lovin'
The singer is expressing his need for the love and presence of his partner.
Although you're never near
Your voice I often hear
Despite their physical distance, he still hears her voice in his mind.
Another day, 'nother night
I long to hold you tight
He misses her and desires to hold her closely.
'Cause sometimes I'm so lonely
The singer feels lonely without his partner.
Got to have all your lovin'
He needs all aspects of her love and presence in his life.
Some say it's a sign of weakness
For a man to beg
Then weak I'd rather be
If it means having you to keep
He acknowledges that begging may be seen as weakness, but he would rather be seen as weak than lose his partner.
Lately, lately, lately I've been losing sleep
The singer is struggling to sleep due to his longing for his partner.
Certain nights echo your name
Sometimes I wonder
Will I ever be the same?
Her absence is felt strongly on some nights and he wonders if he will ever be able to move on.
When you see me smiling you know
Things have just gotten worse
Any smile you might see, baby, has all been rehearsed
He may appear to be happy, but in reality, his smile is forced and things have only gotten worse without her.
You know, I can't go on without you
This loneliness won't let me live without you
This emptiness inside me, baby
Makes me feel half alive
He cannot continue living without her and the absence of her love makes him feel incomplete.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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