Baby Lover
Petula Clark Lyrics


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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover

When things go wrong, you understand
You make me strong with your tender hands
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I love you so
I was a vine without a rose
Now that you're mine, my happiness shows
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I want you so

Come swing with me in my cradle of dreams
Come share with me all of life's precious schemes

To ev'ry heart one love will come
To never part, and you are that one
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I love you so

Come swing with me in my cradle of dreams
Come share with me all of life's precious schemes

To ev'ry heart one love will come
To never part, and you are that one
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I love you so

Come swing with me in my cradle of dreams
Come share with me all of life's precious schemes

To ev'ry heart one love will come
To never part, and you are that one




Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover, I love you so
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!

Overall Meaning

The Petula Clark song "Baby Lover" is a declaration of love to a significant other. The lyrics express how this person lifts the singer up when things are tough and how they complete her life. In the beginning of the song, it is established that the person being addressed is a source of comfort and strength. The line "When things go wrong, you understand / You make me strong with your tender hands" indicates that this person has a deep understanding of the singer and is supportive during tough times.


The chorus reveals the depth of the singer's feelings - "Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover / Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I love you so." The second verse paints a picture of the singer's life before this person - "I was a vine without a rose / Now that you're mine, my happiness shows." The metaphor of a vine without a rose conveys a sense of incompleteness that is fulfilled by the presence of the person being addressed.


The bridge of the song is an invitation to share dreams and precious schemes. The final lines reiterate the idea that true love will never fade - "To never part, and you are that one."


Overall, "Baby Lover" is a sweet and romantic song that expresses the joy of finding that special someone.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover
The singer is addressing their loved one, referring to them as their 'baby lover'.


When things go wrong, you understand
The loved one offers emotional support and understanding during challenging times.


You make me strong with your tender hands
The loved one provides comfort and strength with their gentle touch.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I love you so
The artist expresses their deep love for their partner.


I was a vine without a rose
Before meeting the loved one, the artist felt incomplete or lacking in some way.


Now that you're mine, my happiness shows
Since being with their partner, the singer's happiness and joy are evident.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, I want you so
The singer expresses their desire for their partner.


Come swing with me in my cradle of dreams
The artist invites their partner to join them in the realm of their imagination, where anything is possible.


Come share with me all of life's precious schemes
The artist wants to experience all of life's wonders and adventures with their loved one by their side.


To ev'ry heart one love will come
True love is possible for everyone and all hearts will eventually find it.


To never part, and you are that one
The singer believes that their love is forever and that their partner is the one they will spend their life with.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh, baby lover, I love you so
The artist reiterates their love for their partner and the depth of their feelings.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
A vocalization of excitement, happiness or joy.




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@kernriver1967

Her voice gave me the chills back then.... and still does today..
Old dude..

@darrenplumpton9737

Same here Ken.
Tingling right down my spine.
She is a TOTAL LEGEND.

@mireilkeverrilli8254

Pétula, star internationale et 80ans de carrière. Respect.

@Lily-cl5yz

Awesome song! Gotta love the 50's!

@thecountofbasie

Wonderful...forgot this one, and the clip's totally new to me...love it

@williamhenry9609

First time I've heard this song after all those years ago when I was 4 years old. Fancy that !

@darrenplumpton9737

Fancy Petula Clark William?
I SURE DO!!!!

@drewvanaarle2980

New fave song it’s such a vibe... it’s upsetting to me how my peers don’t like this type of music.

@laureanoarantesnetto8893

Quem sabe faz ao vivo , bonita capela

@davidbrown7931

This is so much more "Upbeat than the record she made of " Baby lover

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