My Baby's House
Michael Cooper Lyrics
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Now I'm the guy who likes to try
To make good things go down for myself
Lay awake last night did't have one bite
My bills piled so damn high on my shelf
My car won't start, can't find no job
Go see my girl, she'll rock my world
She'll make it ohhhh alright now (alright now, alright now)
She'll do all the sweet sweet things that I really need
She'll tell me ten thousand ways how she believes in me (do you hear me now)
She'll build me up, only build me up and never let me down (no, no, no)
That's my baby that I going to see do you hear me
even if I have to take the train (hear I'm singing now)
Engine, engine number 9 take me home (Ohhh)
To my baby's house (hold on)
Got my ticket, stand in line
I'm going home
To my baby's house
That's where I'm going be, that's where you'll find me
(ohh come on, hold on)
This great big world can't get me down
When I'm in my baby's arms way over town (aayy)
She'll fix me something good to eat
And I'll love her down all night (all night, all night, all night long)
She'll make me, make me feel real good (I'll make you feel real good)
Hey, yeah she'll love me, love me down (I will love you down)
That's my lady, that's my baby she's so good to me
She'll make it alright, alright (I'll make it, I'll make it alright)
Engine, engine number 9 take me home (Come on baby)
To my baby's house
I'll be there,(hold on) I'll be there, I'll be there
Got my ticket, stand in line
I'm going home (Come home baby)
To my baby's house
I'll be there, I'll be there, I'll be there
The song "My Baby's House" by Michael Cooper is a smooth R&B number that tells the story of a man who is struggling in life, but finds solace and comfort with his lover. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with Cooper singing "Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah baby" as if he's trying to convince himself that everything is going to be alright. He then goes on to describe his situation, admitting that he's not having an easy time of it. He can't find a job, his bills are piling up, and he's feeling down. However, he knows that when he goes to see his girlfriend, she'll make everything better. She'll do all the sweet things he needs, and she'll tell him ten thousand ways she believes in him. Cooper sings that his girlfriend "builds him up, only builds him up, and never lets him down." In other words, she is his rock, and his safe place to land.
The second verse finds Cooper on his way to his girlfriend's house. He sings that "engine, engine number 9" will take him there. Despite the challenges he's facing, he's got his ticket, and he's standing in line, ready to go home to his baby's house. He knows that he'll find comfort, love, and acceptance there.
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "Engine, engine number 9, take me home to my baby's house." Cooper sings the line with longing and desperation, as if his entire world hinges on being with his girlfriend. The song is a testament to the healing power of love and the importance of having someone in your life who believes in you and supports you, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah baby
The singer is excited to get to his partner's house.
Now I'm the guy who likes to try
The singer likes to try new things and make good things happen.
To make good things go down for myself
The singer tries to create good situations for himself.
Lay awake last night did't have one bite
The singer couldn't sleep because he was worried about his bills.
My bills piled so damn high on my shelf
The singer has a lot of debts that he can't afford to pay.
My car won't start, can't find no job
The singer is currently unemployed and his car is not working.
Somtimes don't feel good by myself
Sometimes the singer feels alone and unhappy.
Go see my girl, she'll rock my world
The singer's partner can make him feel better and happy.
She'll make it ohhhh alright now (alright now, alright now)
The singer's partner can make everything feel okay.
She'll do all the sweet sweet things that I really need
The singer's partner can do things for him that he really wants and needs.
She'll tell me ten thousand ways how she believes in me (do you hear me now)
The singer's partner believes in him and supports him a lot.
She'll build me up, only build me up and never let me down (no, no, no)
The singer's partner always supports him and never disappoints him.
That's my baby that I'm going to see do you hear me
The singer is excited to see his partner.
even if I have to take the train (hear I'm singing now)
The singer will go see his partner no matter what, even if he has to take the train.
Engine, engine number 9 take me home (Ohhh)
The singer is on the train and wants to go to his partner's house.
To my baby's house (hold on)
The singer is going to his partner's house.
Got my ticket, stand in line
The singer has a train ticket and is waiting in line to board.
I'm going home
The singer is going home to his partner's house.
That's where I'm going be, that's where you'll find me (ohh come on, hold on)
The singer will be at his partner's house and wants to stay there.
This great big world can't get me down
The singer can resist the problems of the world when he is with his partner.
When I'm in my baby's arms way over town (aayy)
When he's with his partner, even when they are far from home, everything feels better.
She'll fix me something good to eat
When he's at his partner's house, she will cook him something delicious.
And I'll love her down all night (all night, all night, all night long)
They will be intimate all night long.
She'll make me, make me feel real good (I'll make you feel real good)
His partner will make him feel good.
Hey, yeah she'll love me, love me down (I will love you down)
His partner will show him love and affection.
That's my lady, that's my baby she's so good to me
His partner is amazing and treats him well.
She'll make it alright, alright (I'll make it, I'll make it alright)
His partner will make everything okay and better.
I'll be there,(hold on) I'll be there, I'll be there
The singer is excited to be with his partner.
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