I Found My Baby There
Ray Charles Lyrics


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Down in the St. Pete, Florida
I found my baby there
Ooh, St. Pete, St. Pete, Florida
I found my baby there

No one's ever loved me like my baby
Any place, anywhere
Baby, my baby, she keeps me satisfied
You know my baby, yes, my baby
She keeps me satisfied

She loves me day and night
Always by my side, by my side

Baby, oh, baby
Let me hear you call my name
(Oh, Ray)

Oh, baby, baby
Let me hear you call my name
(Ooh, ah, Ray)

Well, if you keep that up, pretty baby




Oh, well, you'll drive your Ray insane
Oh, Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray Charles's song "I Found My Baby There" describe his love for his significant other whom he met in St. Pete, Florida. He mentions how nobody has loved him like his baby does and how she satisfies him like nobody else can. The lyrics are a tribute to the pure and unconditional love that he has found in his partner. The repeated phrase "by my side" emphasizes the importance of loyalty and companionship in a healthy and fulfilling relationship. The song ends on a playful note, with Ray Charles asking his baby to call his name and warning her that she might drive him insane if she keeps doing it.


The song was released as a single in 1957 and became a moderate hit, reaching number 25 on the Billboard R&B chart. It features Ray Charles's signature sound, a blend of R&B, soul, and blues, with his distinctive piano playing and vocals. The song was later included in several of Ray Charles's compilation albums, including "The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 1" and "The Birth of Soul."


Line by Line Meaning

Down in the St. Pete, Florida
I found my beloved baby in St. Petersburg, Florida.


I found my baby there
I discovered my soulmate in St. Petersburg.


Ooh, St. Pete, St. Pete, Florida
I developed an affection for St. Petersburg, Florida.


No one's ever loved me like my baby
No one has ever shown me the kind of love that my partner does.


Any place, anywhere
This kind of love is universal and can be found anywhere.


Baby, my baby, she keeps me satisfied
My baby girl is my source of happiness and fulfillment.


You know my baby, yes, my baby
My baby is someone who I am very fond of.


She loves me day and night
My partner brings love and warmth to every moment of my life.


Always by my side, by my side
My baby is always available to support and comfort me.


Baby, oh, baby
My partner is the source of my joy and comfort.


Let me hear you call my name
I love to hear my partner call out my name.


(Oh, Ray)
My lover is addressing me.


Oh, baby, baby
My beloved, I adore you.


Well, if you keep that up, pretty baby
If you continue to treat me so well, my darling.


Oh, well, you'll drive your Ray insane
You are driving me insane with your love and I cannot get enough.


Oh, Lord
This feeling of love is so intense and powerful, Lord.




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