Baby Come Back
Milk & Sugar feat. Miriam Makeba & Jungle Brothers Lyrics


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I said early in the morning, 'bout the break of day
That's when my baby went away
She said, "Cryin' and pleading will do no good"
I said, "Come back baby, I wish you would"

You know early in the morning or late at night
She can make a man feel just right
Stayin' out 'til the break of day
That's what drove my baby away

I said, "Come on baby
Give me one more chance
To hold you in my arms
And make romance"

She said, "Cryin' and pleading will do no good"
Come back baby, I wish you would
Come back baby, I wish you would

Come on baby, what ya tryin' to do?
Tryin' to love me and some other man too
Come on baby, give me one more chance
To hold you in my arms and make romance

Stayin' out all night long
Drove my baby away from home
She said, "Cryin' and pleading will do no good"
I said, "Come back baby, I wish you would"





I said, "Come back baby, I wish you would"
Come back baby, I wish you would

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Baby Come Back" by Milk & Sugar feat. Miriam Makeba & Jungle Brothers depict a longing for a lost love and a plea for that person to return. The song explores the regret and desire for another chance to hold the person and make things right. The lyrics indicate that the singer's baby left because of their constant late-night partying and staying out until dawn, which eventually drove their partner away. Despite acknowledging that crying and pleading may not be effective, the singer expresses a wish for their baby to come back. These lyrics convey a sense of yearning, vulnerability, and hope for reconciliation.


Overall, "Baby Come Back" is a heartfelt plea for a lost love to return, reflecting the emotions and yearning that often come after a breakup or separation. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the strong desire for the partner to come back, while the verses depict the reasons for the breakup and the singer's willingness to change. The collaboration between Milk & Sugar, Miriam Makeba, and Jungle Brothers creates a unique blend of musical styles, incorporating elements of house, soul, and rap, and adds depth and diversity to the song's overall sound.


Line by Line Meaning

I said early in the morning, 'bout the break of day
I expressed my feelings and thoughts during the early hours of the morning, just as the day was starting


That's when my baby went away
That's the exact moment when my significant other left me


She said, "Cryin' and pleading will do no good"
She made it clear that expressing sadness and begging will not bring any positive outcome


I said, "Come back baby, I wish you would"
I pleaded for my baby to return, expressing my deep desire for her to come back


You know early in the morning or late at night
You're aware that any time of day, whether it be early morning or late at night


She can make a man feel just right
She possesses the ability to make a man feel completely satisfied and content


Stayin' out 'til the break of day
Continuously remaining outside until the day breaks


That's what drove my baby away
That specific behavior is what caused my baby to leave


I said, "Come on baby
I urged my significant other to come closer


Give me one more chance
Grant me another opportunity to prove myself


To hold you in my arms
To embrace and have physical contact with you


And make romance"
And engage in intimate and passionate interactions


Come on baby, what ya tryin' to do?
Hey baby, what are you attempting to accomplish?


Tryin' to love me and some other man too
Trying to have feelings for me and another man simultaneously


Come on baby, give me one more chance
Please, baby, provide me with another opportunity


Stayin' out all night long
Being away for the entire night


Drove my baby away from home
Caused my baby to leave our shared residence


She said, "Cryin' and pleading will do no good"
She reiterated that expressing sadness and begging will not yield positive results


I said, "Come back baby, I wish you would"
Once again, I expressed my sincere wish for my baby to return


Come back baby, I wish you would
Please come back, baby, it's my heartfelt desire




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Written by: B. Arnold, Gordie Edmond Johnson

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Comments from YouTube:

@angelajoywaugh__

I am proudly South African. Love you Miriam Makeba

@sebastianbenalcazar8389

Love you baby , and what's going on?

@atz2403

I love Miriam Makeba too.

@malumute

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssss

@JulietRobin

Hi luv. I am from Trinidad. I absolutely love the music of South Africa. I am learning this song. I have the lyrics but there is a part from 0 ;45 - 1:01. I know it is a remix and these lyrics are not in the original versions.I'm a musician/vocalist. Thanks in advance.

@androsgreene9824

🇹🇹im from trinidad and tobago i love her so much 😀😀😀🍹🍹

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@Karoliine2007

even when my mood is lower than low, this song helps me keep it up

@hananjeppie2591

R.I.P mama Africa! sooo proud that u come from my country! <3

@narwhalekittens4506

The greatest remix on earth.

@ThisIsWales

The first time I saw this video was at 4 AM one day and I thought I was having a stroke or something

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