Baby Don't Change Your Mind.
Knight Gladys Lyrics
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What you gonna do when she comes around
And she starts going through her act
Will she make you to you change your act
Will your love for me remain intact
Or will you run to her
Baby, my love is on the line
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it, don't you change it
Ooh, you say your love is true
What'cha gonna say when she looks at you
Will the seconds in your head
Make you take back the thing you said
Will you give me real despair
Or will you stay with me
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it, don't you change it
I will exit and take a bow
But I don't want to do it now
So I'm thinking someway somehow
Baby, you'll stay with me
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it, don't change it
You know she's not the staying kind
Baby, don't ya change your mind
Don't change it
You know my love is genuine
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
In the first verse of the song "Baby Don't Change Your Mind," Gladys Knight sings about the possibility of her lover’s ex returning to town and the impact it might have on their relationship. She questions if he will remain loyal to her or if he will go back to his ex. She expresses her vulnerability, sharing that her love is on the line and urging him not to change his mind, to be strong and leave the past behind.
In the second verse, she talks about how he claims his love is true, but she wonders if he will take back the things he said or give her real despair. She lets him know that her love is genuine and pleads with him not to change his mind. She assures him that his ex is not the staying kind, and encourages him to stay with her, reminding him that his love is on the line.
The overall message of the song is about the importance of staying committed to your love and not letting outside influences affect your relationship. It stresses the value of trust, loyalty, and the strength to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, your ex is back in town
Your former partner has returned to the area
What you gonna do when she comes around
How will you react when you see her again?
And she starts going through her act
If she begins to put on a show or pretend
Will she make you to you change your act
Will her actions cause you to change your behavior
Will your love for me remain intact
Will your feelings for me stay the same
Or will you run to her
Will you leave me for her
Baby, my love is on the line
The future of our relationship is uncertain
Baby, don't change your mind
Please don't change your feelings for me
Be strong and leave the past behind
Have the courage to move forward
Ooh, you say your love is true
You claim that your feelings for me are sincere
What'cha gonna say when she looks at you
What will you say to her when she stares at you
Will the seconds in your head
Will you hesitate or reconsider your choices
Make you take back the thing you said
Will you retract your previous statements
Will you give me real despair
Will you cause me genuine pain or sadness
Or will you stay with me
Will you choose to remain in a relationship with me
I will exit and take a bow
I am willing to leave the situation
But I don't want to do it now
I prefer not to do so currently
So I'm thinking someway somehow
I am considering alternative options
You know she's not the staying kind
You are aware that she tends to leave quickly
You know my love is genuine
You acknowledge that my feelings for you are real
Lyrics © VAN MCCOY MUSIC, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MCCOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mark-ew1hn
My favourite song from Gladys Knight and The Pips …..a timeless classic that will still be listened to in 50 years time
@JamieStubbs-zc3wj
Brilliant
@tuttifruti8189
This is how female singers sing no screaming screeching...pure class from miss knight
@nicktaylor8767
Here Here ain’t many could hold a candle to her? Maybe “ J hud” plus a couple but Gladys is the real deal cuz my Mom said so……..
@iloveyouhunny
No sexual references,no swearing,respectfully dressed,all in all great !!!
@colingeddes2172
@@iloveyouhunny well it was the 70s, but yeah great soulful song, better times etc.
@antihero76
@@iloveyouhunnythat’s because the song content has nothing to do with that 😂
@DaveDave65
Always is. My first musical memory was a Gladys tune: If You Ever Get Your Hands On Love from 1967. Over 50 years later, it STILL gives me goosebumps when I hear that bassline opening few bars.
Trust me... Absolutely heart grabbing song ❤
@eleanoregradwell8063
Gladys is an amazing singer .I was at university in 1977..Wow played this song over and over..Now in 2021 I'm 67 yrs old still listens to this song
@johncuddy2669
Me 2 🥰