Baby I Love You
Robert Gay and the Alarms Lyrics


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Well I can't stop thinkin'
With my made-up mind
About a life that coulda been
A love I left behind

Well I can't stop wond'rin'
If i shouldn't maybe call
Tell you what I woulda' said
If i could even speak at all

You gotta hear me say it
Before you know it's true
Well Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
Baby, I love you
A little more than I'm supposed to

Well I can't get started
I can't get too close
What's making this so hard is
There's a little part of me that seems to know

So you don't go askin'
And I won't respond




And in my way, and in my time,
i'm finally moving on

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "Baby I Love You" by Robert Gay and the Alarms, the singer reflects on a past love that he has been unable to let go of. He expresses the torment of constantly thinking back on what could have been, and the regret of leaving that love behind. The use of the phrase "With my made-up mind" suggests that the singer has convinced himself to move on, but his heart still holds on to the possibility of rekindling that love.


The second verse delves into the internal struggle the singer faces in deciding whether or not to reach out to his past love. Despite wanting to express his feelings and regrets, he finds himself unable to find the right words or the courage to initiate contact. This indecision and fear of rejection is a common theme in love songs, capturing the vulnerability and uncertainty that often accompany romantic relationships.


The repetition of the phrase "Baby, I love you" conveys the depth of the singer's feelings and the urgency he feels to convey them to his former flame. The admission that he loves them "A little more than I'm supposed to" hints at a sense of guilt or conflict over still harboring these emotions, even though he may have tried to move on.


The final verse reveals the singer's struggle to move forward despite the lingering feelings for his past love. The realization that he needs to let go and find closure is evident in the line "i'm finally moving on." This closing sentiment captures the bittersweet essence of the song, as the singer grapples with the complexities of love, loss, and the difficult process of healing and finding peace within oneself.




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Written by: Roy Hurd, Sam Gay, Templeton Thompson

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