My Babe
Jools Holland and Tom Jones Lyrics


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Well, my babe, don't stand no kissin',
My babe Oh yeah, she don't stand no kissin',
My babe Well, my baby don't stand no kissin'
'Cept when I'm the one she's kissin',
My babe, true little baby, my babe Oh,
My babe I know she love me, my babe Oh yeah,

I know she love me, my babe Well,
My babe I know she love me she don't do nothin'
But kiss and hug me, my babe, true little baby, my babe

Whoa, babe!

Yeah, my baby don't stand no foolin',
My babe Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
My baby Well, my baby don't stand no foolin'
When she's around she's so darn coolin',
My babe, true little baby, my babe

Yeah, baby!

Well, my baby don't stand no foolin',
My babe Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
My baby Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
When she's around she's so darn coolin',
My babe, true little baby, my babe Well my babe,




True little baby, my babe Well my babe,
True little baby, my babe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jools Holland & Tom Jones's song "My Babe" are a tribute to a remarkable woman who is fiercely independent and knows what she wants. The singer marvels at the fact that his babe doesn't stand any kissing from other people except him. The singer takes pride and finds this a sign of how much his babe loves him. The singer is in love with his babe and knows he is the only one that can kiss her, which shows how much she trusts and values him. The second verse continues to highlight the qualities that the singer's babe possesses. She doesn't stand any fooling or games, and she is always cool when she is around. The babe is strong, confident and she knows her worth. The singer sings about his admiration of her, and how she loves him despite all his flaws, it's a testament to a true love that is built on trust and respect.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, my babe, don't stand no kissin'
My love interest does not tolerate kissing from anyone but me.


My babe Oh yeah, she don't stand no kissin'
My lover will only kiss me and no one else.


My babe Well, my baby don't stand no kissin'
My significant other only permits kissing when I'm the one doing it.


'Cept when I'm the one she's kissin'
Unless I'm the one initiating the kiss, she won't stand for it.


My babe, true little baby, my babe Oh,
My sweetheart is faithful and loyal, my love.


My babe I know she love me, my babe Oh yeah,
I am certain of my lover's feelings for me.


I know she love me, my babe Well,
I am confident she cares for me deeply.


My babe I know she love me she don't do nothin'
My sweetheart expresses her affections for me through her actions.


But kiss and hug me, my babe, true little baby, my babe
All she does is show me love through physical affection, she is truly devoted to me.


Whoa, babe!
I am overcome with emotion for my love.


Yeah, my baby don't stand no foolin'
My partner won't tolerate any shady behavior.


My babe Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
My sweetheart is not easily fooled and can see through any deception.


My baby Well, my baby don't stand no foolin'
My lover is not a naive person and can spot when someone is trying to deceive her.


When she's around she's so darn coolin'
When my love is near me, I feel a sense of calmness and relaxation.


My babe, true little baby, my babe Yeah, baby!
My sweetheart is pure and genuine, and that makes me feel good.


Well, my baby don't stand no foolin'
My love doesn't put up with any forms of deception or trickery.


My babe Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
My lover is keen enough to identify any deceptive intentions of people.


My baby Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin'
My significant other is highly observant and can analyze if there is any deceit behind sweet talk.


When she's around she's so darn coolin'
My lover's presence cools me down and brings a sense of peace to my mind.


My babe, true little baby, my babe Well my babe,
My partner is a genuine and loving person who cares for me deeply.


True little baby, my babe Well my babe,
My partner is faithful to me and is someone I can always rely on.




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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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