My Babe
Little Walter His Jukes Lyrics
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Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Oh yes, I know she love me, my baby
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my baby
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin',
Everything she do she do so pleasin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
My babe, true little baby, my babe
She's my baby (true little baby)
She's my baby (true little baby)
She's my baby (true little baby)
In "My Babe," Little Walter sings about his love for his girlfriend who is faithful and doesn't tolerate any cheating or fooling around. He praises her for her affection towards him, with nothing but kisses and hugs, and the way she pleases him in everything she does. Walter secures his love towards her by declaring that he doesn't want any other woman as his babe.
The song, therefore, is about the unwavering love that Walter has for his girl and how he views her as the perfect partner. It is written in a simple and repetitive style that makes it catchy and easy to dance to. The rhythm and upbeat tunes of the harmonica are signature of Walter's musical style and add to the song's popularity.
Overall, "My Babe" portrays the loyalty, love, and commitment that Walter has towards his perfect partner. It is a song that celebrates a relationship that works because one partner is faithful and true.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
My girl won't tolerate any cheating in our relationship
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Yeah, she's serious about it - no cheating allowed with her
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
She's not going to put up with any infidelity in our relationship
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
She won't tolerate any sneaking around in the late hours of the night
My babe, true little baby, my babe
My girl is a true and loyal partner to me
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
I know for sure that my girl loves me
Oh yes, I know she love me, my baby
I'm absolutely confident in her love for me
Oh yes, I know she love me,
I have no doubt that she really cares for me
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
She expresses her love by giving me lots of affection and attention
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Once again, my woman won't put up with any cheating whatsoever
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my baby
She's not going to compromise on this issue - cheating is a dealbreaker
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin',
No matter what, she won't allow any unfaithfulness in our relationship
Everything she do she do so pleasin'
My girl always makes me happy and satisfied in everything she does
My babe, true little baby, my babe
Once again, I emphasize the loyalty and devotion of my girl to me
My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
My girl won't tolerate any messing around or playing games
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
She's not going to fall for any tricks or be swayed by insincere behavior
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
She's wise to all the ways people try to manipulate or deceive her
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
My girl is passionate and intense, and when she's fired up, there's no stopping her
My babe, true little baby, my babe
Once again, I affirm the loyalty and devotion I receive from my girl
She's my baby (true little baby)
My girl is my beloved partner and I'm committed to her
She's my baby (true little baby)
I'm proud and grateful to call her my girlfriend
She's my baby (true little baby)
My girl is my whole world and I cherish her always
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Written by: WILLIE DIXON
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