Robert Cray (born August 1, 1953, Columbus, Georgia) is an American blues g… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Cray (born August 1, 1953, Columbus, Georgia) is an American blues guitarist and singer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, he has led his own band (the Robert Cray Band), as well as an acclaimed solo career. In 2011, Cray was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.

While Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure during the late 1980s, he started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band "Steakface", described as "the best band from Lakewood you never heard of". Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface's set list of songs by Jimi Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and The Faces.

By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single "Smokin' Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition.

By then Cray was an opening act for such major stars as Eric Clapton (who remains a friend to this day), and sold out larger venues as a solo artist. Cray has generally played Fender guitars (Telecasters and Stratocasters) and there are two signature Robert Cray Stratocasters models available from Fender.

Cray continues to record and tour.

Love Struck Baby
Robert Cray Lyrics

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Well I'm love struck baby I must confess
Life without you darlin' is a solid mess
Thinkin' 'bout you baby give me such a thrill
I gotta have you baby....Can't get my fill
I love ya baby an' I know just what to do

I still remember....and let it be said
The way you make me feel it take a fool to forget

I swore a ton of bricks had hit me in the head
And what you do little baby....I ain't over yet

Every time I see ya make me feel so fine
My heart beatin' crazy....My blood runnin' wild
Your lovin' makes me feel like a mighty mighty man
Love me baby ain't I your man

I'm a love struck baby
Yeah I'm a love struck baby
You got me love struck baby
And I know just what to do

Sparks start flyin' every time we meet
Let me tell you baby you knock me off my feet
Your kisses trip me up and they're just doggone sweet
Don't you know baby you can't be beat

I'm a love struck baby
Yeah I'm a love struck baby

You got me love struck baby
And I know just what to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robert Cray's "Love Struck Baby" portray a man deeply in love with his significant other. He confesses his love and admits that life without her is a "solid mess." He is addicted to her presence and cannot get enough of her. This is apparent in the lines "I gotta have you baby....Can't get my fill." The singer remembers the first time he fell in love with her and how it made him feel like a fool to forget. He compares the impact of her love on him to "a ton of bricks hitting him in the head." In addition, he acknowledges that he is so in love with her that he feels invincible or "like a mighty mighty man" when she loves him. The rest of the lyrics detail the sparks and magic that come alive each time they meet, and it is clear that he cannot get enough of her love.

Overall, this song provides insight into the complex emotions that come with love, particularly with the intensity of infatuation. The singer's fond past memories with his lover are summed up nicely in the line, "I still remember....and let it be said." He admits that he cannot help but crave her company and the way she makes him feel alive, summing it up well in the line, "You got me love struck baby, and I know just what to do." The song portrays an all-consuming love, the sort that is difficult to contain or ignore.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm love struck baby I must confess
I'm deeply in love with you, and I can't control my feelings anymore.

Life without you darlin' is a solid mess
I can’t imagine my life without you since you give me so much happiness that's vital to me.

Thinkin' 'bout you baby give me such a thrill
You're always on my mind, and the mere thought of you is enough to fill me with excitement.

I gotta have you baby....Can't get my fill
I'm addicted to the way you make me feel and just can’t get enough of you.

I love ya baby an' I know just what to do
I love you so much that I am willing to do anything to ensure that our bond remains strong.

I still remember....and let it be said
I always remember how you make me feel, and I want everyone to know how much you mean to me.

The way you make me feel it take a fool to forget
You make me feel alive and happy, and anyone who forgets such an experience is a fool.

I swore a ton of bricks had hit me in the head
When I first saw you, I was so taken by you that I was stunned, and I thought a ton of bricks had hit me in the head.

And what you do little baby....I ain't over yet
You still amaze me even today, and I know I'm not yet done loving you.

Every time I see ya make me feel so fine
My mood improves every time I see you, and I feel content inside.

My heart beatin' crazy....My blood runnin' wild
Your presence incites so much excitement in me, and my heart races because of it.

Your lovin' makes me feel like a mighty mighty man
Your love gives me confidence and makes me feel like the luckiest and most capable man on the planet.

Love me baby ain't I your man
I want you to love and accept me as your partner because I’m the guy for you.

Sparks start flyin' every time we meet
Our connection is so intense that sparks fly every time we get together.

Let me tell you baby you knock me off my feet
When I’m with you, I feel so weak because you have the power to move me in a way I’ve never felt before.

Your kisses trip me up and they're just doggone sweet
Your kisses are so powerful that they completely disorient me, and they're just the right amount of sweet.

Don't you know baby you can't be beat
You're simply the best, and nobody can beat you.

I'm a love struck baby
I am a victim of love, and it has me fully captivated.

Yeah I'm a love struck baby
Yes, I’m in love with you, and it's a fact that cannot be disputed.

You got me love struck baby
You’ve got me under your spell, and I'm completely smitten with you.

And I know just what to do
I am aware of what I am doing, and I am ready to let my love shine through.

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