After appearing in Vaudeville theater with her sisters, Judy was signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. There she made more than two dozen films, including nine with Mickey Rooney, and the film with which she would be most identified, "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). After 15 years, Judy was released from the studio but gained renewed success through record-breaking concert appearances, including a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall concert, a well-regarded but short-lived television series, and a return to film acting beginning with "A Star Is Born" (1954).
Despite her professional triumphs, Judy battled personal problems throughout her life. Insecure about her appearance, her feelings were compounded by film executives who told her she was unattractive and overweight. Plied with drugs to control her weight and increase her productivity, Garland endured a decades-long struggle with addiction. Garland was plagued by financial instability, often owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes, and her first four of five marriages ended in divorce. She attempted suicide on a number of occasions. Garland died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 47, leaving children Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, and Joey Luft.
Legacy
Judy Garland's legacy as a performer and a personality has endured long after her death. The American Film Institute named Garland eighth among the "Greatest Female Stars of All Time". She has been the subject of over two dozen biographies since her death, including the well-received "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" by her daughter, Lorna Luft. Luft's memoir was later adapted into the multiple award-winning television mini-series, "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows", which won Emmy Awards for two actresses portraying Garland (Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis).
Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. These include "Over the Rainbow," which was ranked as the number one movie song of all time in the American Film Institute's "100 Years...100 Songs" list. Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (#76), "Get Happy" (#61), "The Trolley Song" (#26), and "The Man That Got Away" (#11).
Judy Garland has twice been honored on U.S. postage stamps, in 1989 (as Dorothy) and again in 2006 (as Vicki Lester from A Star Is Born).
I’m Nobody’s Baby
Judy Garland Lyrics
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I wonder why
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Please send me down somebody to love
But nobody wants me
I'm blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Nobody's baby
And I've got to know the reason why
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
He kept on walking down the avenue
Nobody wants me
I'm mighty blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
The opening lines of 'I’m Nobody’s Baby' expresses the frustration and confusion of the singer as to why she is still single and can't seem to find anyone to love. She pleads to the Lord to send her someone to love but it seems her prayers have gone unanswered. The feeling of uncertainty is heightened when she sings 'I wonder why' possibly asking herself the same question over and over again, maybe wondering if there is something wrong with her or why she hasn't found love yet.
In the third verse when she sings about meeting a boy on the street, there is a hint of optimism as she approaches him saying she was meant for him, but it is quickly shut down as he shakes his head and walks away. The pain of rejection and feelings of inadequacy are further emphasized when she sings 'nobody wants me, I'm mighty blue somehow.' The lyrics offer a glimpse into the emotions of the singer as she grapples with not being 'somebody's baby now.'
Overall, the song expresses a relatable struggle to find love and the emotional turmoil that can come with it. The lyrics are simple and direct, but they manage to convey a deep sense of longing and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm nobody's baby
I am not in a romantic relationship with anyone, and I feel alone.
I wonder why
I am perplexed about why I am not loved by anyone, despite my efforts.
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Every day and every night, I ask God to send me someone who will love me and make me feel complete.
Please send me down somebody to love
I ask God to bless me with a romantic partner who will reciprocate my love and make me happy.
But nobody wants me
Despite my efforts, no one is interested in having a relationship with me.
I'm blue somehow
I feel sad and alone, and I do not know how to get out of this state of loneliness.
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
I hope that someone will listen to my request for love and give me a chance to show them how much I can love them.
Because I'm nobody's baby now
I feel unloved, and I want someone to love me and make me feel like their special someone.
And I've got to know the reason why
I am curious and confused about why no one is interested in me, despite my efforts.
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
I remember meeting a guy recently while walking down the street, and I thought he might be the one for me.
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
I tried to convey my interest to him, hoping that he would reciprocate and be the one to love me.
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
Unfortunately, the guy was not interested in me and politely declined my offer, leaving me feeling rejected.
He kept on walking down the avenue
He simply ignored my feelings and moved on with his life, leaving me alone to ponder my fate.
Nobody wants me
I still cannot find anyone who is willing to take a chance on me and love me for who I am.
I'm mighty blue somehow
I am feeling incredibly sad and lonely, and I don't know how to shake off this feeling of emptiness.
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
I continue to request that someone will give me a chance and see all the love that I have to offer.
Because I'm nobody's baby now
I feel like no one cares about me, and I crave the love and affection of someone who will be my special someone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILTON AGER, BENNY DAVIS, LESTER SANTLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lma4728
I woke up this morning and the sun was shining,
but I didn't see it.
Think I drank my orange juice, but I don't know,
I wouldn't guarantee it.
Wore my yellow dress, or was it blue?
Oh what's the use, I don't remember.
Is it Monday, is it Tuesday,
is it June or is it still December?
Sat beside my window, watched the couples strolling by
Felt so sorry for myself I couldn't even cry.
Finally I pulled the shade,
I couldn't stand the gaff.
So I sat down and wrote my epitaph.
I'm nobody's baby,
I wonder why.
Each night and day
I pray the lord up above
please send me down
somebody to love.
But nobody wants me,
I'm blue somehow.
Won't someone hear my plea
and take a chance with me,
because I'm nobody's baby now.
Believe me
No, Nobody's baby,
and I've got to know the reason why.
Last week I was walkin' down the street
and met a boy and I said
"Hey, maybe I was meant for you".
But he only tipped his hat
and shook his head,
kept on walkin' down the avenue.
Oh, nobody wants me,
I'm mighty blue somehow.
Won't someone hear my plea
and take a little chance with me?
Because I'm no-nobody's baby.
I'm blue somehow.
Won't someone hear my plea
and take a chance with me?
There's no denyin' I'm cryin',
I'm lonesome on my own-some.
I don't mean maybe,
I'm nobody's baby
@orangesoda4816
I'm nobody's baby
I wonder why
Each night and day I pray the Lord up above
Please send me down somebody to love
But nobody wants me
I'm blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
Nobody's baby
And I've got to know the reason why
Last week I was walking down the street and met a boy and I said
"Hey! Maybe I was meant for you"
But he only shook his head and said "Goodbye"
He kept on walking down the avenue
Nobody wants me
I'm mighty blue somehow
Won't someone hear my plea and take a chance with me
Because I'm nobody's baby now
@ChocolateMocha-nm7wl
There will never be another female powerful voice like Judy’s.
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@johnindo6771
You ain’t whistling Dixie, Sister. (translates that you are 100% correct!!
@dalereese9018
Stupid song is it Monday Tuesday wensday I drank my orange juice ...right
@Yasyyyyy
@@dalereese9018 ?
@dietpepsivanilla3095
The only one who could give her a run for her money was Deanna Durbin. Both were sensational.
@kendn01
I hear these wonderful early 40s recordings and remember - Judy Garland started out as a pop sensation - her seamless delivery, her perfect control and flawless intonation - and the pop style of the day which she absolutely embodied - using vibrato for emotional effect, sliding up to the next note in an exaggerated 'crooning' style and singing in a throbbing low register - she was a master.
@sophiamiles5495
Amazing quality! Wish she was still with us😢🌺
@andrewjwheelerjr275
Love her so much😞😞😭😭.
@babyj.7793
@@andrewjwheelerjr275 your not alone me too💝