Baby
Little Richard and His Band Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
Baby, don't you need a man like me?
We could be so happy together
Try to raise a family
Baby, sorry I've gotta go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
I'm gonna come back to see you, baby
When you wanna love me some more
(Ohh, ohh)
Yes, baby, don't you need a man around?
Yes, baby, don't you need a man around?
We could be so happy together
I'm the sweetest man in town
Baby, sorry I've gotta go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
Baby, sorry I've gotta go
I'm gonna come back to see you, baby
When you wanna love me some more
The lyrics to Little Richard and His Band's song "Baby" can be interpreted as a plea for companionship and love. The singer is asking the subject of the song, "Baby," if she needs a man like him and suggests they could be happy together and start a family. However, the singer then abruptly tells Baby he has to go, but promises to come back when she wants to love him some more.
In the first verse, the singer is expressing his desire to be needed by Baby. He repeats the question "Baby, don't you need a man like me?" multiple times, emphasizing his longing to be wanted and loved. The second verse reveals that the singer has to leave Baby, but he still expresses his intentions to return to her when she is ready to love him more. The repetition of the phrase "yeah, yeah, yeah, yes" throughout the song adds to the urgency of the singer's pleas and emphasizes the emotional intensity of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to "Baby" can be seen as an expression of the universal longing for love and companionship. The singer is desperate for Baby to need him and the song has a sense of urgency and longing throughout, with a promise of returning to the subject when she is ready for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, don't you need a man like me?
Little Richard asking if the girl needs a man like him in her life
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
Agreement with the question asked
We could be so happy together
Implying that they could have a great future together
Try to raise a family
Planning on building a life together and starting a family
Baby, sorry I've gotta go
Little Richard apologizing for having to leave
I'm gonna come back to see you, baby
Promising to come back and see her again
When you wanna love me some more
Asking her to show him more love and affection next time he comes back
Yes, baby, don't you need a man around?
Reiterating that he could be a great partner for her
I'm the sweetest man in town
Boasting about his positive qualities and why he'd be a great partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Penniman
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@calebrands4912
This album is 70 years old and it's better than a lot of the new music we get today.
@jeanmariebasset2544
Exactly
@HoovyTube
Perhaps my favorite song from the 1950s aside from Little Richard's 'Lucille'. Absolutely wonderful to improvise to due to the snappy rhythm!
@chunkymilk1288
:D
@merde7300
I literally just watched your vid where you used this song
@lau825
Better than 90% of today's music.
@nesiani2584
LOVE IT
@CookieMonster-hl9eg
I’ve been waiting for so long 😢🥰
@jeanmariebasset2544
Fabuleux saxos
@2010Genghis
brilliant man, brilliant generation...and to think i'm learning to blues impro of this guy and co. Go any suggestions to help me? :D