Sweet Baby
Keith and Donna Band Lyrics
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I'd sail away to the west
I'd sail all around this whole wide world
To the girl, I love the best
If I had listened to what Mama said
I would not have been here today
A lyin' around this old jailhouse
If I was on some foggy mountain top
I'd sail away to the west
I'd sail all around this whole wide world
To the girl, I love the best
She caused me to weep, she caused me to mourn
She caused me to leave my home
Oh, those lonesome pines and those good ol' times
I'm on my way back home
If I was on some foggy mountain top
I'd sail away to the west
I'd sail all around this whole wide world
To the girl, I love the best
The Keith and Donna Band's "Sweet Baby" is a beautiful ballad that depicts the struggles of a man who is trying to come back to his loved one. The singer speaks of his willingness to do anything to make things right again, even if it means sailing around the world to reach her. He also describes his current predicament, locked up in a jail, and how he wouldn't have been there if he had listened to his mother's advice. His love is the reason for his inner turmoil, but she's also the only thing that can bring him peace again.
This song is a classic representation of the bluegrass and folk genres, which often deal with themes of heartbreak and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man's journey, both emotional and physical, to reunite with his sweetheart. The repeated line, "If I was on some foggy mountain top, I'd sail away to the west," serves as a metaphor for the singer's longing for a better life, wherever that may be with his love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was on some foggy mountain top
If I were in a difficult situation, struggling to make a decision
I'd sail away to the west
I would look for a new opportunity, adventure, or start anew
I'd sail all around this whole wide world
I would explore every corner of what the world has to offer
To the girl, I love the best
To that one special person who matters the most to me in my life
If I had listened to what Mama said
If I had followed the advice of my elders and those who care about me
I would not have been here today
I would not be in this unfavorable predicament or negative state of mind
A lyin' around this old jailhouse
Being trapped or stuck in an unfortunate situation or space
Just weepin' my sweet life away
Feeling sorrowful, regretful, or emotional about the past, present, or future
She caused me to weep, she caused me to mourn
This person or situation brought significant emotional pain or regret
She caused me to leave my home
This person or situation forced or motivated me to leave my comfort zone, my familiar and safe place
Oh, those lonesome pines and those good ol' times
Reflecting on nostalgic memories and missing old, familiar places or people
I'm on my way back home
I am determined to go back to the people or places that matter most to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUCK OWENS
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@johniorio7951
Donnas vocals are dripping with tupelo honey, and that electric piano is so period.setting the stage for some southern funky chicken- those were great times for this northern preppie
@boomboxboombox
i love donna! best day of my life was when i met her back stage when her sons band was playin in cleveland at the ledges when i helped set up for them i could hardly get out i hi to her!
@liftthathigher
Beautiful representative of woman kind on stage in all her glory!!
@lbshore
Donna was completely overwhelmed by the Dead. She was just not designed for that music. Much better in this register. But she sure was easy on the eyes. 😊
@channingchills
Damn this is funky. Donna was such an exquisite woman.
@beastinthesky6774
Still is, she's still alive!
@satori322
I love Keith and Donna.
@cerneuffington2656
I'll be Dead before the album is released on CD ♥
@dackmont
Great tune & vibe, wonderful song of love, so glad this exists & was posted! Dig that reggae groove and "Goin' Up The Country" flute tone.
@lisica8458
Take that, Donna-haters!