My Baby Loves Me
Martha and the Vandellas Lyrics


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My baby loves me, oh yeah
My baby needs me, oh yeah
No other guy can whisper sweet things in my ear
My sweetie pie has the only sweet voice I sweet hear
So clear, so yeah

He needs me (he really really needs me) oh yeah (oh yeah)
My baby loves me (he really really loves me) oh yeah (oh yeah)
I'm tellin' you he needs me (he really really needs me) yes he does (oh yeah)
Can't seem to see no other handsome face
There's just no cute substitute can take my baby's place

'Cause I know he needs me (he really really needs me) oh yeah (oh yeah)
I'll never ever give my baby no trouble
Whenever he calls me, I come runnin' on the double

'Cause I know he loves me (he really really loves me)
Oh yeah (oh yeah)
And he needs me (he really really needs me)
Yes he does (oh yeah)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Now nobody can tell me a place where I'm goin' wrong, oh no
Nobody could ever embrace a lover so strong





'Cause I know he loves me, he tells me that he needs me
I know he loves me, can't be without me, oh no

Overall Meaning

The song "My Baby Loves Me" by Martha and The Vandellas is a soulful declaration of love from the singer to her partner. The lyrics communicate the extent to which she is loved and needed by her lover, emphasizing that there is nobody who can take his place, and no other sweet voice that she can hear. The repetition of the phrases "he really really needs me" and "he really really loves me" serves to reinforce the message of unconditional love and devotion.


The singer expresses her willingness to do whatever it takes to make her partner happy, promising to never give him any trouble and to always be there for him whenever he needs her. She feels secure in the knowledge that nobody can criticize her or find fault in their relationship, and nobody could ever match the intensity of their love.


Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of the depth of feeling between two people and the importance of mutual love and respect in any relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby loves me, oh yeah
My significant other cares for me very deeply


My baby needs me, oh yeah
My significant other heavily relies on me


No other guy can whisper sweet things in my ear
No one can flatter me the way my partner can


My sweetie pie has the only sweet voice I sweet hear
My partner's voice is the most comforting and pleasant to me


So clear, so yeah
Very obvious and true


He needs me (he really really needs me) oh yeah (oh yeah)
My partner has an intense need for me in their life


I'm tellin' you he needs me (he really really needs me) yes he does (oh yeah)
I'm emphasizing how much my partner relies on me


Can't seem to see no other handsome face
I'm not attracted to anyone else


There's just no cute substitute can take my baby's place
No one else can compare to my partner


'Cause I know he needs me (he really really needs me) oh yeah (oh yeah)
I'm confident in my partner's strong need for me


I'll never ever give my baby no trouble
I'll always be supportive and reliable for my partner


Whenever he calls me, I come runnin' on the double
I'm always available to help my partner


'Cause I know he loves me (he really really loves me) oh yeah (oh yeah)
I'm confident in my partner's strong feelings for me


And he needs me (he really really needs me) yes he does (oh yeah)
My partner relies on me heavily


Now nobody can tell me a place where I'm goin' wrong, oh no
I'm confident in my relationship and don't want any criticism


Nobody could ever embrace a lover so strong
My partner's love for me is unmatched


I know he loves me, can't be without me, oh no
My partner needs me in their life to be happy




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRETCHEN PETERS

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Comments from YouTube:

@swt32567

Martha Reeves & The Lovely Vandellas. The male background singers on this hit were none other than Motown's own 4-Tops. Never again will we see as much talent @ one record company as Motown had back in the 60's. This is not R&B. This is SOUL music. Music for the Soul from the Soul.

@phylis3917

You know I THOUGHT it was them!

@realdeal7521

@@phylis3917 Wow I didn't know that. Thanks for passing that along good to know.

@tonyswan7389

Pure GOLD

@russbates937

It's not actually the Vandellas. It's Martha backed by the superb Andantes alongside the Tops.

@Legoairborne101

man... nothing makes me feel like everythings gonna turn out alright like that first opening piano line. I hear it and immediately feel at home. I feel cool. I feel collected. I feel warm. Even if you don't have a baby of your own this song makes you feel the love. Man, thats what its all about. Every last bit of it.

@umste2624

you said it perfectly....*e

@charlescoleman6777

I thought I was the only one feeling that feeling!😂👏🏾👨🏾‍🦳🎶💕

@phylis3917

Yes. That percussion and then as you say. 😘

@mikepolyak6120

This reminds me my teenage years. Also ex girlfriends so cool. I'm 75 now & feeling cool

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