Oh No Not My Baby
Manfred Mann Lyrics
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Oh no, not my sweet baby
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh no, not my sweet baby
Not my girl
When my friends told me you had someone new
I didn't believe a single word was true
I just kept on sayin'
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
She don't go with other guys
And I don't think she would tell me lies
My mama told me when rumours spread
There's truth somewhere and I should use my head
But I didn't listen to a word she said
I kept right on sayin'
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
She's not like these other girls, you see
And I believe she's in love with me
Oh no, no, no, no, no
Not my girl
Well, you might have had a last-minute fling
But I am sure it didn't mean a thing
'Cause yesterday you accepted my ring
And now I'm glad that I just kept on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
Not my girl
Not my girl
"Oh No Not My Baby" is a song by Manfred Mann that was popularized in the 1960s. The song is about a man who is confident in his relationship even after hearing rumors that his significant other has another partner. The chorus of the song repeats the line, "Oh no, not my baby." The singer is convinced that his partner is loyal and true, and he confidently insists that the rumors are false.
The lyrics speak to the trust and faith that people often have in their romantic relationships, even when there are indications or allegations of wrongdoing. The singer refuses to believe that his partner would cheat on him, and he resists the pressure from his friends and family to consider the possibility.
The song has a peppy and upbeat rhythm that belies the narrative tension. The chorus is catchy and rousing, and it invites listeners to sing along and join in the fervor of the singer's faith. The repetition of the phrase "not my baby" reinforces the singer's certainty and determination.
Overall, "Oh No Not My Baby" is a fun and lively song that celebrates the passion and dedication that people have for their romantic relationships. It presents a relatable scenario and offers a rallying cry for anyone who believes in the power of love to overcome obstacles and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, no, not my baby
Expressing that the singer refuses to believe any rumors that suggest his lover might be seeing another person.
Oh no, not my sweet baby
Stating that the singer's significant other is trustworthy and would not engage in anything bad.
Not my girl
Asserting that the person's girlfriend would never cheat.
When my friends told me you had someone new
The artist's friends informed them their girlfriend has a new person in her life.
I didn't believe a single word was true
The artist does not trust the rumors and insists they're false.
I told them all I had faith in you
Declaring that they have confidence in their lover and that the rumors are simply untrue.
She don't go with other guys
Expressing that the singer does not think their girlfriend would be unfaithful to them.
And I don't think she would tell me lies
Stating that the person believes their girlfriend is truthful.
My mama told me when rumours spread
There's truth somewhere and I should use my head
The artist's mother advises them to use their own judgment and consider the validity of rumors.
But I didn't listen to a word she said
Although advised, the artist chose not to believe in the rumors.
She's not like these other girls, you see
The singer is suggesting that their girlfriend is one of a kind.
And I believe she's in love with me
The artist is confident in their girlfriend's love for them.
Well, you might have had a last-minute fling
But I am sure it didn't mean a thing
Although acknowledging the possibility, the singer believes that any affair that took place will not affect their relationship.
Cause yesterday you accepted my ring
Yesterday, the girlfriend received an engagement ring and became the singer's fiancée.
And now I'm glad that I just kept on saying
The singer is pleased that they maintained their belief in the girlfriend's loyalty despite the rumors.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Krzyszczynski
One of the most musically versatile bands of the time. They could play straight pop, modern jazz or blues, or clever mixtures of any of those. The sax and vibraphone (not a xylophone) on this track were both played by band members (Mike Vickers and Mike Hugg respectively). Only half as good after Vickers and Paul Jones left; they veered relentlessly to the pop end of the spectrum, and as one can see from video clips, the three they left behind were clearly fed up at the crud they were often having to peddle to make a crust. Oh, and probably the best UK act of the 60s still to have all original members still living.
@sunryse111
Excellent comment - thank you!
@roblennon6945
what a brilliant song and a top top band
@janicebroom1612
Love this song and love Paul Jones voice
@northernlondon
Paul Jones had magic to his vocal chords, stopped me in my tracks cycling around East Finchley in 1966! And it was a bit uncanny that D'Abo had so much similarity in his physiognomy when he took over? Many wouldn't notice the difference
@sunryse111
I don't see the word "physiognomy" very often in my comments selection!
@ricmac2067
I still have it on an E.P. Excellent treatment by the band and JPJ's vocals just perfect. The Xylophone break is magical.
@hittheskins2648
MAGICAL BAND FROM THE 60S NEVER MADE A BAD RECORD .
@carolrunham1362
They were great times amazing 60s music when life was so simple 🎶🎶✌️👍🇬🇧
@whitetrashmillionare4858
I remember hearing this song done by Maxine Brown around 1964