I'm Gonna See My Baby
Johnny Mercer Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I'm gonna see my baby
I'm gonna see my baby
I'm gonna see my baby
When I get home on Victory Day

I really missed my baby
I really missed my baby
I'm gonna kiss my baby
And live in love that US way

Females!
Alright when you just have something to say
But female ain't like when your arms round your honey
And you're home to stay

I'm gonna see my baby
I really missed my baby
I want to kiss my baby
When I get home on Victory Day

Females!
Alright when you just have something to say
But female ain't like when your arms round your honey
And you're home to stay

I'm gonna see my baby
I really missed my baby
I'm gonna kiss my baby
When I get home on Victory Day

I'm gonna get back to the double track
See my friends down on the main stem
Drop by the joint & say hello the boss




Grab my chick & say, "let's get lost"
When I get home on Victory Day

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Gonna See My Baby" by Johnny Mercer is a catchy, upbeat tune that speaks of the anticipation and excitement of reuniting with a loved one after being away for some time. The lyrics tell the story of the singer's yearning for his baby and the joy he feels at the thought of seeing her again on Victory Day. Victory Day is likely referencing the end of World War II, as the song was written in 1945, a time when many soldiers were returning home to their families after serving overseas.


The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the singer's longing to see his baby, and the phrase "live in love that U.S way" refers to the American dream of finding happiness and love, a theme that is common in many songs from this era. The inclusion of the word "female" in the song has raised some eyebrows, as it could be seen as objectifying or belittling women. However, in the context of the song, it seems to be simply a playful way of addressing the female listeners and acknowledging their presence.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna see my baby
The singer is excited to finally see their significant other.


I'm gonna see my baby
The singer reiterates their excitement to see their significant other.


I'm gonna see my baby
The singer repeats their eagerness to see their significant other.


When I get home on Victory Day
The artist has a set date to see their significant other on Victory Day.


I really missed my baby
The artist has been feeling the absence of their significant other.


I really missed my baby
The singer emphasizes the depth of their feelings towards their significant other.


I'm gonna kiss my baby
The singer is looking forward to expressing physical affection towards their significant other.


And live in love that US way
The artist plans to enjoy a fulfilling and passionate romance with their significant other replete with American values.


Females!
The artist addresses the female audience.


Alright when you just have something to say
The artist acknowledges that females are often vocal and expressive.


But female ain't like when your arms round your honey
The singer believes that the emotional bond between partners is reinforced through physical intimacy and closeness.


And you're home to stay
The artist is looking forward to a stable and committed relationship with their significant other.


I'm gonna get back to the double track
The singer plans to return to the railway and connect with their friends.


See my friends down on the main stem
The singer intends to visit their friends in the bustling city center.


Drop by the joint & say hello the boss
The singer will pay a visit to their workplace and greet their boss.


Grab my chick & say, "let's get lost"
The artist invites their significant other to let loose and enjoy themselves together.


When I get home on Victory Day
The artist reiterates their eagerness to reunite with their significant other on Victory Day.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions