I Can't Quit You Baby
Led Zeppelin (Definitive Collection Mini-LP Replica) Lyrics


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I can't quit you baby
So I'm gonna put you down for awhile.
I said I can't quit you baby
I guess I gotta put you down for awhile.
Said you messed up my happy home
Made me mistreat my only child.
Yessir you did!
Said you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide.
Oh you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide.
Oh when I feel you near me little girl
I know you are my one desire.

When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside.
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside.
Oh, when you hear me, honey, baby,




You know you're my one desire.
Yes, you are.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Can't Quit You Baby" by Led Zeppelin are about a man who is deeply in love with a woman, but recognizes that their relationship is toxic and is causing harm to his own life as well as those around him. Despite this recognition, he struggles to let go of his deep attachment to her and instead chooses to put her down for a while, hoping that separation will help him break free from the hold she has on him. The lyrics also speak to the passion and intensity of their love, with lines such as "you know you're my one desire" and "when I feel you near me little girl." However, this love is ultimately overshadowed by the pain and hurt that this relationship has caused, exemplified by the line "Made me mistreat my only child."


The song portrays the painful struggle of addiction and the difficulty in breaking away from a destructive relationship. The singer recognizes the harm that this person is causing him, but feels powerless to change the situation. The repeating theme of "I can't quit you baby" emphasizes this difficulty in letting go, whether it be from a toxic relationship or from any other form of addiction. The intense emotions portrayed in the song are matched by the powerful vocals and bluesy guitar riffs, creating a moving and evocative piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't quit you baby
I am unable to let you go, my love


So I'm gonna put you down for awhile.
But I will take a break from you for a period of time


I said I can't quit you baby
I repeat, I am unable to quit you, my love


I guess I gotta put you down for awhile.
However, I must take a break from our relationship


Said you messed up my happy home
You have ruined the contentment of my household


Made me mistreat my only child.
You have caused me to mistreat my own flesh and blood


Yessir you did!
Yes, undoubtedly, you did!


Said you know I love you baby
You are aware of my immense love for you


My love for you I could never hide.
I could never conceal my love from you


Oh when I feel you near me little girl
When I sense your presence, my dear


I know you are my one desire.
It is evident that you are my sole wish


When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
When you hear me in distress, my dear,


You know it hurts me deep down inside.
You understand that it causes me profound pain


Oh, when you hear me, honey, baby,
Oh, my love, when you hear me,


You know you're my one desire.
You realize that you alone are my heart's only longing


Yes, you are.
Undoubtedly, you are.




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@marcusvehtibulos

I can't quit you baby
So I'm gonna put you down for awhile
I said I can't quit you baby
I guess I gotta put you down for awhile
Said you messed up my happy home
Made me mistreat my only child
Yes sir you did!
Said you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide
Oh, you know I love you baby
My love for you I could never hide
Oh when I feel you near me little girl
I know you are my one desire
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside
When you hear me moaning and groaning, baby,
You know it hurts me deep down inside
Oh, when you hear me, honey, baby,
You know you're my one desire
Yes, you are



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@getenlightened

Page, Plant, Bonham & Jones carried me through some dark days. My gratitude for them is eternal. I thank the universe for making it possible for them to exist.

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@khuddle

This is the most underrated song in Zep's catalogue. Just awesome.

@tman29360

What about bring it on home man people always forget

@evidenceia5699

Your time is gonna come is very underrated too

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@@tman29360 wow this is so good i just listened thanks for putting me on

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