Reconsider baby
Jools Holland Lyrics

In Jools Holland's song "Reconsider Baby," the singer addresses an ex-lover who is leaving. The lyrics are simple yet emotionally intense, conveying the pain of separation and the hope that the relationship could be salvaged in the future. The use of repetition, particularly with the line "So long, oh I hate to see you go," highlights the singer's reluctance to let go of the relationship. The repetition also echoes the feeling of a blues song, which is fitting as the song is a cover of a blues classic originally performed by Lowell Fulson.

The singer also acknowledges that the separation is unexpected and feels unjust, given the amount of time they spent together. By ending the verse with "To have to separate this way," the singer emphasizes the sense of loss and sadness that comes with the end of a long-term relationship. However, instead of begging the ex-lover to stay, the singer acknowledges that they must go their separate ways for now. The line "I'm gonna let you go ahead on now baby, pray that you'll come back home someday" displays both strength and vulnerability. The singer is willing to let go, but also hopes that the ex-lover will eventually return.

The final verse of the song shifts from mourning to a plea for reconsideration. The singer challenges the ex-lover's change of heart, imploring them to "give yourself just a little more time." Here, the singer expresses optimism that the relationship could be revived, but also acknowledges that it will require effort on the part of both parties. The song ends with the unresolved tension between separation and the possibility of reconciliation.