Look After You
Louis Tomlinson Lyrics


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If I don't say this now I will surely break
As I'm leaving the one I want to take
Forget the urgency but hurry up and wait
My heart has started to separate

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
I'll look after you

There now, steady love, so few come and don't go
Will you, won't you be the one I'll always know?
When I'm losing my control, the city spins around
You're the only one who knows, you slow it down

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
I'll look after you
And I'll look after you

If ever there was a doubt
My love she leans into me
This most assuredly counts
I say most assuredly

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
I'll look after you
(After you)
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
And I'll look after you

It's always have and never hold
You've begun to feel like home
What's mine is yours to leave or take
What's mine is yours to make your own

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh




Be my baby
Oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

Louis Tomlinson's song Look After You talks about a love that is about to end and the desperation to hold onto that love. The opening lines, "If I don't say this now I will surely break, As I'm leaving the one I want to take," suggest that he is leaving the person he wants to be with because he doesn't want to hurt them. He wants to have this person close to him, but he knows it's time to let go. He asks this person to be his baby and he promises to look after them. However, there is a sense of contradiction in the song, as he says "forget the urgency but hurry up and wait, my heart has started to separate." He knows he needs to leave immediately but he also wants to hold onto this person as long as possible.


The chorus of the song, "Oh, oh, oh, Be my baby, I'll look after you," suggests a protective and nurturing love. He wants to take care of this person even if he can't be with them. In the second verse, he says "When I'm losing my control, the city spins around, you're the only one who knows, you slow it down." This person has a calming effect on him and helps him cope with the chaos of life. The bridge of the song reaffirms his love for this person and he assures them that they can count on him to always be there for them.


Line by Line Meaning

If I don't say this now I will surely break
I need to express my feelings now or I'll collapse emotionally


As I'm leaving the one I want to take
I'm having to leave the one I love because of certain circumstances


Forget the urgency but hurry up and wait
Ignore the rush, let's take our time and make the most of it


My heart has started to separate
I feel like my heart is breaking and falling apart


Be my baby
I want you to be mine forever


There now, steady love, so few come and don't go
I want a long-lasting, committed relationship with you


Will you, won't you be the one I'll always know?
Do you feel the same way? Will you always be by my side?


When I'm losing my control, the city spins around
During times of chaos and confusion, I only find stability in you


You're the only one who knows, you slow it down
You're the only one who can help me feel safe and grounded


If ever there was a doubt
If you ever doubt my love for you


My love she leans into me
Know that my love for you is always strong and unwavering


This most assuredly counts
This love we share is real and significant


It's always have and never hold
I'll always have love for you but can never keep you forever


You've begun to feel like home
Being with you has made me feel safe, warm, and comfortable


What's mine is yours to leave or take
Everything I have is yours to keep or leave as you please


What's mine is yours to make your own
I want you to feel like everything I own is also yours




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Sandra

“I’m only 16” he’s now 28 and has an amazing album he’s come so far I’m so proud of him

Charlotte Walker

I cant agree more

sarah

Hes come so far from princess park 😉 sorry ill stop now 😊

Luna Gonzalez

I WANT FUCKING CRYYY

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❤️

Romar Khrslly

I'M UGLY CRYING FUCK

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Madzia Więckowska

15 years later, Louis has been part of the biggest boyband in the world for 5 years, has 2 solo albums, 2 world tours and a documentary about his life. I am incredibly proud of this man. I love him sm.

FaithInTheSun28💙💚 #13Years1D #OT5

The likes are at 28 :)

Camilaaa

“Solo tengo 16 años” ahora tiene 31 años, tiene dos álbumes, una gira mundial completada y este año va a tener otra! Muy orgullosa de todo lo que ha logrado.

antonia andrade

Y va a sacar un documental 🤧

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