She is best remembered for her 1994 hit "Mouth", from her 1996 album The Garden, (Universal Records) which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. She was signed to Gotham Records in Australia where 'Mouth' was a top 10 hit in early 1995. Merril's second album 'Between The Days' was released in 1998 and featured another Australian hit 'Lonely'. She also performed a cover of Sonny & Cher's 'I Got You Babe' as a duet with Shaggy.
Merril Bainbridge attempted a comeback in Australia in 2003 with the new single "Girl Next Door", but the song failed to enter the Australian charts.
I Got You Babe
Merril Bainbridge Lyrics
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Won't find out until we grow
Well I don't know, maybe that's true
'Cause you got me and baby I've got you
Baby, I got you babe, I got you babe
They say our love won't pay the rent
Before it's earned our money's always spent
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
Baby, I got you babe, I got you babe
I got flowers in the spring
I got you, you wear my ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
And when I get scared you're always around
So let them say your hair's too long
I don't care, with you I can't do wrong
Then put your little hand in mine
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
Baby, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe
I got you to hold my hand
I got you to understand
I got you to walk with me
I got you to talk with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
I got you to hold me tight
I got you I won't let go
I got you to love me so
I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe
I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe
Merril Bainbridge's "I Got You Babe" is a beautiful love song that speaks of the power of love. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they may be young and naive, but they do not really care because they have someone they love and vice versa. The line "They say we're young and we don't know, Won't find out until we grow" seems to be a nod to the conventional wisdom that relationships require maturity, and that young people cannot truly understand or appreciate love. However, the singer rebuts this, saying that they have found love already and maybe that counts for something. Love is not predicated on age or experience.
The song acknowledges that they may be struggling financially, but that does not take anything away from the love they share. They do not have a lot, but they feel fulfilled and secure because they have each other. The love they share compensates for all other needs in life. Throughout the song, the singer continues to list all the things they have because of their partner, such as flowers in the spring, someone to understand and walk with, someone to hold at night. The song ends with the singer saying that they will never let each other go because they have each other to love.
In summary, "I Got You Babe" is a fantastic representation of what love can be. Love is not about having an abundance of wealth, career success, or other accomplishments, but about having someone special to share life with. The song acknowledges that love has the power to conquer all things, and that true love is not impeded by life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
They say we're young and we don't know
People think we are inexperienced due to our age
Won't find out until we grow
We won't fully understand certain things until we gain more life experiences
Well I don't know, maybe that's true
I'm not sure if their assumption is correct
'Cause you got me and baby I've got you
But I have you, and that's all that really matters to me
They say our love won't pay the rent
Others believe our love won't be enough to cover our expenses
Before it's earned our money's always spent
We tend to spend our money before it's even earned
I guess that's so, we don't have a lot
I suppose it's true that we don't have much right now
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
But I am certain of the love and companionship we share
Baby, I got you babe, I got you babe
My love for you is unwavering, and I am here for you always
I got flowers in the spring
I have the joy and beauty of nature in the springtime
I got you, you wear my ring
You are committed to me and show it by wearing a ring that symbolizes our love
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
You always make me laugh and cheer me up when I'm feeling down
And when I get scared you're always around
You provide comfort and support when I am afraid
So let them say your hair's too long
Others may criticize your appearance, like your long hair
I don't care, with you I can't do wrong
But I don't mind their opinions because being with you makes everything right
Then put your little hand in mine
Take my hand, and we'll face the world together
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
We are a strong team, and we can overcome any obstacle together
Baby, I got you babe, I got you babe, I got you babe
I am here for you now and always, through thick and thin
I got you to hold my hand
You are my partner in all aspects of life, including the simple act of holding hands
I got you to understand
You know me better than anyone else and can empathize with my feelings
I got you to walk with me
You are my constant companion, and we journey through life together
I got you to talk with me
We communicate openly and honestly with each other
I got you to kiss goodnight
I have your love and affection, even as we prepare to sleep at night
I got you to hold me tight
You provide physical comfort and emotional support when I need it most
I got you I won't let go
I am committed to our relationship and will never let it go
I got you to love me so
The depth of your love for me is immeasurable and fills me with happiness and gratitude
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisahoggarth7102
Love Merril’s voice, childhood favourite 🦋
@HalfBakedLunatic
I was quite pleasantly surprised to run across this gem. What fun! Merril Bainbridge and Shaggy, doing a cover of Sonny and Cher - who woulda thunk? Upon further research, it appears this was recorded for the soundtrack of an Australian movie titled "Welcome to Woop Woop" - but the movie was never released outside of Australia, and they didn't have rights to distribute the song on it's own. The movie had the same director that did "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"
@michaelheckman2128
Gosh a'll I jus real love Merril Bainbridge. :-)
@danieljimenezdelacruz2892
excelente adaptación, me gusta mucho esta versión... suena muy bien la combinación con shaggy
@boxerwayne6660
Chehooh love this song
@orianadagostino7498
Nice