Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Naomi & Her Handsome Devils Lyrics
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Anytime we have a date
But I love him
Oh yes I love him
I'm gonna walk right up to his gate
See if I can get it straight
′Cause I love him
Oh is you is or is you ain't my baby
The way you′re acting lately makes me doubt
You′re still my baby baby
Seems my flame in your heart's gon′ gone out
'Cause a man is a creature who′s always been strange
Just when you're sure of one you′ll
Find he's gone and made that change
Is you is or is you ain't my baby
Maybe baby′s found somebody new
Or is my baby still my baby true
Because a man is a creature that has always been strange
Just when you′re sure of one you'll
Fine he′s gone and made that change
Is you is or is you ain't my baby
Maybe my baby′s found somebody new
Or is my baby still my baby true
The song “Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby” is a classic 1940s jazz tune performed by American bandleader, Louis Jordan. Naomi & Her Handsome Devils's version is a modern interpretation with a swing band, and it retains the essence of the original song. The lyrics describe a woman who is unsure if her partner is still committed to their relationship because he has been acting strange lately. She decides to confront him and ask if he is still her baby or if he has found someone new.
The lyrics convey the theme of uncertainty in human relationships, reflecting the tenuous nature of love and affection. The ambiguity of the situation is highlighted by the phrase “is you is or is you ain't” which was a common expression in African-American vernacular at the time, meaning “are you or are you not.” The woman is not sure if her partner is still interested in her, and the uncertainty is compounded by the man's unpredictable behavior. The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy melody create a sense of hope that the woman's love will prevail in the end, despite the man's wavering commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a man who's always late
I am in a relationship with a man who has the habit of being late every time we decide to meet
Anytime we have a date
Whenever we plan to meet each other
But I love him
Despite his habit of being late, I still love him
Oh, yes I love him
I have strong feelings of love for him
I'm gonna walk right up to his gate
I will directly approach his house entrance
See if I can get it straight
I will try to clarify our current situation
'Cause I love him
My love for him is my motivation
I'm gonna ask him
I will ask him about his feelings towards me
Oh, is you is or is you ain't my baby
I need to confirm whether he still considers me his partner
The way you're acting lately makes me doubt
His recent behavior raises uncertainties in my mind
You're still my baby, baby
Despite the doubts, I still consider him my partner
Seems my flame in your heart's gon' gone out
It appears that his feelings for me have diminished
'Cause a man is a creature who's always been strange
Men have always been unpredictable creatures
Just when you're sure of one, you'll
Just when you think you know a man,
Find he's gone and made that change
He surprises you by making a change
Maybe baby's found somebody new
Perhaps he has found another partner
Or is my baby still my baby true
Or does he still hold true to our relationship?
Is you is or is you ain't my baby
I need to find out whether he is still committed to me
Maybe my baby's found somebody new
Perhaps he has moved on and is now with someone else
Or is my baby still my baby true
Or does he still love me and consider me his partner?
Writer(s): הולן עדן, Jordan,louis, Austin,billy
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CarrotJack
Finding this group was like finding a diamond!
Naomis Devils
Thanks Ben!!
Şerife Sevgin
This song is excellent and I need the lyrics of it
doctorkazoo
Finally a decent version of this song. THANK YOU!
Naomis Devils
Thanks for listening!!
thatgirlcalledit
This is New Orleans songs💕
Hasan x
is you is or is you ain't my constituents?