Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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I ain't got time to think about Money
Or what it can buy
And I ain't got time to sit down and wonder
What make the birdies fly
And I don't have time to think about
What makes the flowers grow
To where the rivers flow
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
I ain't got time to discuss the weather
And how long it's going to last
And I ain't got time to do no studying
Once I get out of class
I'm telling you I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
And when it comes to thinkin' about
Anything but my baby
I just don't have the time
Oh yeah
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
Don't you know I, I'm thinking about my baby
I ain't got time for nothin' else
Yeah the world could ever match her wealth
She's some kinda wonderful
Got heaven right here on earth
'Cause I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
And when it comes to thinkin about
Anything but my baby
I just don't have the time
I'm too busy thinkin' about my baby
Oh I ain't got time for nothin' else
Too busy thinkin' about my baby
Ain't got time for nothing else
The lyrics of Marvin Gaye's song "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" reflect the singer's single-minded obsession with his lover. The song is essentially a love letter to the special person in his life who occupies his every thought and action. Gaye declares that he has no time for anything else, not even the simple pleasures of nature or the mundanities of life like discussing the weather or studying. He states that his entire focus is on his baby and he does not care about worldly wealth or material possessions. To him, his lover is the most precious and valuable thing in the world, and he is grateful for the happiness and joy that she brings into his life.
The song's upbeat tempo and Gaye's soulful voice give the track a lively and upbeat feel that draws listeners in. However, the simplistic lyrics of "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" serve to emphasize the depth of Gaye's love and obsession for his lover. The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can dominate a person's thoughts and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to me people
Pay attention, everyone.
I ain't got time to think about Money
I am not preoccupied with money.
Or what it can buy
Or the things that can be purchased with it.
And I ain't got time to sit down and wonder
I do not have time to ponder.
What make the birdies fly
What causes birds to take flight.
And I don't have time to think about
I do not have the capacity to consider.
What makes the flowers grow
The cause for the growth of flowers.
And I've never given it a second thought
I have never had a reason to deeply consider.
To where the rivers flow
The origin and path of rivers.
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
I am busy with my one priority.
I ain't got time to discuss the weather
I have no interest in talking about the weather.
And how long it's going to last
Predicting the duration of weather doesn't concern me.
And I ain't got time to do no studying
I do not have time to study or learn anything else.
Once I get out of class
After I have completed my academic obligations.
I'm telling you I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
I am a person who only focuses on one thing.
And when it comes to thinkin' about
When it concerns contemplating.
Anything but my baby
Anything other than my lover.
I just don't have the time
I do not have the available time or attention.
Oh yeah
An expression of agreement and affirmation.
And I ain't got time for nothin' else
I am occupied solely with thoughts of my lover.
Don't you know I, I'm thinking about my baby
It is known to everyone that I am always thinking of my lover.
Yeah the world could ever match her wealth
The entirety of the world cannot match the wealth of my lover.
She's some kinda wonderful
My lover is something extremely special.
Got heaven right here on earth
My lover's presence and love makes my world perfect.
'Cause I'm just a fellow with a one track mind
Since my mind only focuses on one thing.
And when it comes to thinkin about
When thoughts turn to.
Anything but my baby
Anything other than my lover.
I just don't have the time
I am not able to devote attention or time to anything else.
I'm too busy thinkin' about my baby
I am too solely focused on my lover.
Oh I ain't got time for nothin' else
I have no time for anything but my lover.
Too busy thinkin' about my baby
Overly preoccupied with thoughts of my partner, my focus is on them always.
Ain't got time for nothing else
I cannot allocate my time or attention to anything else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, JANIE BRADFORD, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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