Baby Come To Me
Patti Austin/James Ingram Lyrics


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Thinkin' back in time
When love was only in the mind
I realize,
Ain't no second chance
You got to hold on to romance
Don't let it slide
There's a special kind of magic in the air
When you find another heart that needs to share

Baby, come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm oh so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you

Spendin' every dime
To keep you talkin' on the line
That's how it was
And all those walks together
Out in any kind of weather
Just because
There's a brand new way of looking at your life
When you know that love is standing by your side

The night can be cold
There's a chill to every evening when you're all alone
Don't talk anymore
'Cause you know that I'll be here to keep you warm

Baby come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you.

Baby come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me
Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you.

Baby come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm so glad I found you
Need you everyday
Got to have your love around me




Baby always stay
'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Patti Austin/James Ingram's song "Baby Come to Me" express a strong desire to hold onto romance and never let it slide away. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a time when love was only in their mind, suggesting that they were once hesitant or unsure of love, but now they realize that there are no second chances and that they need to hold onto love when they find it. The singer believes that there is a special kind of magic in the air when you find another heart that needs to share, emphasizing the importance of connection and compatibility in a relationship.


The chorus of the song expresses the singer's longing for their significant other, asking them to come to them and let them put their arms around them. The singer asserts that their love was meant to be and that they are so glad they found their partner. They need their love every day and cannot go back to living without them. The second verse of the song suggests that the singer has gone to great lengths to maintain their connection, including spending every dime to keep their significant other on the line. They have taken walks together in any kind of weather just because they enjoy each other's company. The verse ends with the singer suggesting that love changes the way you look at life, implying that love affected the singer's worldview in a positive way.


The bridge of the song emphasizes the comfort and warmth that the singer's significant other provides them. The night can be cold and lonely, but the singer's significant other is there to keep them warm. The song then returns to the chorus, repeating the message that the singer can't go back to living without their significant other.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinkin' back in time
Reflecting on the past


When love was only in the mind
When love was just a concept, not a reality


I realize, Ain't no second chance
I understand that opportunities for love are limited


You got to hold on to romance
You must cherish love when it comes your way


Don't let it slide
Don't take love for granted


There's a special kind of magic in the air
There is an intangible quality to love


When you find another heart that needs to share
When you find someone who is looking for the same thing as you


Baby, come to me
Come to me, my love


Let me put my arms around you
Let me hold you close


This was meant to be
Our love was predestined


And I'm oh so glad I found you
I am grateful to have found you


Need you everyday
I need you in my life


Got to have your love around me
I require your love to feel complete


Baby always stay
Never leave me


'Cause I can't go back to livin' without you
I cannot imagine my life without you in it


Spendin' every dime
I am willing to spend all of my money


To keep you talkin' on the line
To keep you on the phone with me


That's how it was
That's how our love started


And all those walks together
We used to take long walks together


Out in any kind of weather
No weather condition would stop us


Just because
For no particular reason


There's a brand new way of looking at your life
Love can change your perspective on life


When you know that love is standing by your side
When you know that you have someone to rely on


The night can be cold
Nighttime can be lonely and sad


There's a chill to every evening when you're all alone
Being alone can be unpleasant


Don't talk anymore
There's no need for words


'Cause you know that I'll be here to keep you warm
You know that I will comfort you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton

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@TheBlaccGod7

It brings a tear to your eyes when you hear these old songs, and realize music will never be like this again.

@JamesBond-zd5jx

Preach!

@user-mj3tm8gj9k

Ikr😢

@dawnravenel2473

So true, that's why I have old school days where oldies but goodies are the order of the day......

@kevin15776

They sure don't make them like they used to

@magicallyme96

It’s almost like I’m surviving off these old songs. 😢❤

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@jerrywestermann4435

Well,I'm a 64 yr old musician,& I'm finding that young people are hipper to old school music than I used to think.Had lunch recently with a friend at a nice bar/restaurant,they have pool tables,a young black couple were shooting pool,this song came on,& the young lady was ecstatic, dancing & singing along.Did my heart good.

@robinpelletstovesuk9194

Thank God some have good taste in Music.... The thing they cannot do is understand how it was in the 80s..the vibe...the times... this digital age is terrible it is distorting peoples minds and they rely on computers

@BobbyDigital562

Back when grown folks topped the charts. What a masterpiece.

@damianbrink5081

It really is. It's beautiful

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