Baby
Peggy Lee Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

"Baby" is what he calls me
When we are all alone
"Baby" is what he calls me
'Cause he's mine, my own

"Baby" is what he calls me
When he is feelin' gay
"Baby", what he'll call me
Now and forever, I pray!

"Darling", "Dear" and "Honey"
May be alright with you
But to me this sounds so funny
Funny through and through!

"Baby" is what he calls me
When all the lights are low
"Baby", he will whisper
"I love you so!"

"Baby" is what he calls me
When all the lights are low





"Baby", he will whisper
"I love you so!"

Overall Meaning

The song "Baby" by Peggy Lee is a delightful tune about a lover expressing their love in the most endearing way possible. The central theme of the song is the term "Baby," which the lover uses to call her. She shares that "Baby" is the word her lover uses to address her when they are together, and the term "Baby" symbolizes the deep emotional connection they share. The opening line of the song "Baby is what he calls me when we are alone" reveals the intimacy that the couple shares. Although "Darling," "Dear," and "Honey" are acceptable pet names, she finds them funny and not as soul-stirring as her lover's pet name – "Baby." The song's chorus reiterates how the term "Baby" is endearing and special, making it the only name she wants to be called by, now and forever.


The song is a testament to the power of a loving relationship between two individuals. The song's sentiment is innocent, sweet, and lovely, as it captures the profound sense of love that someone can possess for another person. The song's simplicity and Peggy Lee's charming vocals make it a timeless classic that has remained popular to date.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby" is what he calls me When we are all alone
"Baby" is a term of endearment that he uses when we are alone


"Baby" is what he calls me 'Cause he's mine, my own
"Baby" is an expression of his ownership of me


"Baby" is what he calls me When he is feelin' gay
"Baby" is a nickname he uses when he's happy


"Baby", what he'll call me Now and forever, I pray!
"Baby" is what he will call me forever, which I hope never changes


"Darling", "Dear" and "Honey" May be alright with you
Although other terms of endearment like "Darling", "Dear" and "Honey" may be acceptable to you


But to me this sounds so funny Funny through and through!
I find them comical and insufficiently affectionate


"Baby" is what he calls me When all the lights are low
"Baby" is a pet name he uses when it's dark


"Baby", he will whisper "I love you so!"
He expresses his love for me in a whisper by calling me "Baby"




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSHUA TODD GRUBER, JONATHAN BRIGHTMAN, KEITH NELSON, DEVON GLENN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@rosmerylue9762

It's so insane how talented she was

@donaldauguston9740

Fabulous doo, fabulous dress, fabulous voice!

@putridus_oculi

this song is so cooooool!!!!!!

@misslemon6032

blues jazz sparkle clear as a springgg

@nocount1

She's magnificent.

@BrianR.

Dave Barbour on guitar, who was also Peggy Lee's husband at the time.

@Boddissatva

Bring back cool.

@BB-cf9gx

You was so right baby, you was so right.

@romeucovelloneto

Peggy Lee!!....💕💕💕

@marialuisavasconez2726

hahaha I justo love this song ...and Peggy Lee is just a Queen💫

More Comments

More Versions