Who Will The Next Fool Be?
Rich Charlie Lyrics
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He shouldn't be allowed to come and take my baby away
Baby why don't you wake up, all we gotta do is make up
Come on baby, don't break up with me
Well, I saw you walkin' with him just the other night
I almost flipped when I saw him squeeze you tight
Baby why don't you wake up, all we gotta do is make up
Don't you remember all the things that we used to do
Before he came along and looked at you
Don't you remember when you said you loved me so
Baby, now please don't go
And I don't know exactly what I'm gonna do
Because If you like him, and I know he likes you
Baby why don't you wake up, all we gotta do is make up
Come on baby, don't break up with me
Don't you remember all the things that we used so do
Before he came along and looked at you
Don't you remember when you said you loved me so
Baby, now please don't go
And I don't know exactly what I'm gonna do
Because if you like him, and I know he likes you
Baby why don't you wake up, all we gotta do is make up
Come on baby, don't break up with me
Come on baby, don't break up with me
Come on baby, don't break up with me
The lyrics of Rich Charlie's song "Break Up" speak to a common experience that many people go through: being afraid that someone else is going to steal away the person they care about. The singer is desperate to hold onto his relationship and to convince his partner not to leave him for someone else. He protests that the person she's seeing shouldn't be "allowed" to take her away, begging her to remember all the things they used to do together before this new person came along. He's clearly hurt and scared, but determined to do whatever it takes to keep the relationship alive.
The first line sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer referring to the person his partner is seeing as a "little guy." Even though this might seem like a small detail, it actually speaks volumes about the singer's insecurity and sense of inadequacy. To him, this other person is a threat because he perceives him as being more desirable or appealing in some way. He feels like he's in a battle with this other guy, and he desperately wants to win.
The chorus of the song is the heart of the matter, with the singer making his plea to his partner. He insists that all they have to do is "make up," suggesting that there might be some kind of misunderstanding or miscommunication that has led them to this point. He's convinced that if they can just talk things out, they can work through their problems and stay together. He repeats the refrain "come on baby, don't break up with me" as if he thinks that simply saying it enough times will be enough to convince her.
Overall, "Break Up" is a song that captures the anxiety and pain of a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. It's a plea for understanding and forgiveness, wrapped up in the language of pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, that little guy you been seein' him most every day
The singer is addressing his partner and criticizing the person they have been spending time with regularly.
He shouldn't be allowed to come and take my baby away
The singer feels that his partner is in danger of being taken away from him by the other person.
Baby why don't you wake up, all we gotta do is make up
The singer pleads with his partner to come to their senses and reconcile.
Come on baby, don't break up with me
The artist begs his partner not to end their relationship.
Well, I saw you walkin' with him just the other night
The artist reveals that he has seen his partner with the other person.
I almost flipped when I saw him squeeze you tight
The singer was upset and jealous to see their partner being physically affectionate with the other person.
Don't you remember all the things that we used to do
The singer is reminding his partner of the happy times they had together before the other person came into the picture.
Before he came along and looked at you
The artist blames the other person for causing problems in his relationship with his partner.
Don't you remember when you said you loved me so
The artist is trying to appeal to his partner's previous strong feelings for him by reminding them of past declarations of love.
Baby, now please don't go
The artist begs his partner not to leave him.
And I don't know exactly what I'm gonna do
The singer is admitting that he is not sure how to resolve the situation.
Because if you like him, and I know he likes you
The artist acknowledges that his partner may have feelings for the other person, and that person may feel the same way.
Come on baby, don't break up with me
The singer repeats his plea for his partner not to end their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER
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gustavo sierra
One of the most talented, misunderstood, mislabeled musicians of all time. Charlie Rich tore up rock'a billy, jazz, country, blues and every other genre he touched with soul vigor and a voice that never quit. He is a musician's musician on par with the great Ray Charles. Charlie Rich is a GIANT. This song is testimony to that, Mohair Sam, Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave, Field of Yellow Daisies, Take It On Home, You Never Really Wanted Me, Pictures and Paintings.
Sandra Moore
I've said the same myself. I would add Midnite Blues and Life's Little Ups and Downs. And a few dozen more.
Randy Reynolds
Mr.Sierra you are correct,spot on,Charlie Rich MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED. His talent was off the charts. His musicianship was superb. Never never never get tired of listening to his early cuts
betty bryant
Sitting here at 2am replaying this song. I am really blown away by this soulful sound.
Liquid Snow
2:38 and I have "Rich on repeat" till I fall asleep 🎶
David Corn
Charlie was a great song writer and singer. I remember seeing him live at Hernando's Hideaway and other out of the way venues in the Memphis area when he was young. What a great experience. Not any like him around today.
tom naquin
Hernando's Hideaway, small place but big fun. I was an Elvis Tribute Artist in the 90's and was paired with a Rockabilly band from New York. Jerry Lee Lewis's ex brother in law (he was married to Linda Gail Lewis years ago) booked us to play 3 shows a night for 5 nights, during Elvis week. A great time had by all.
LEEFORDJAGG
What a Vocal,what a genre crossing classic.Great piano fills by Charlie too..only wish he took a piano solo at the end but it always gets replay no matter!
Rusty Walker
One of the Best of the early Sun Recordings of unique soulful blues by the incredible voice of Charlie Rich! 💔
06monarch
This was excellent. He set the bar on every song he sang. Alex Taylor, James' brother, along with the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, also made a good version.