Love My Baby
Robert Gordon Lyrics
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Was it something I done, something that she heard?
My baby left me, my baby left me
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and cry
I hate to lose that woman, hate to say goodbye
You know, she left me, yes, she left me
Play it blues, boy
Baby, one of these mornings, Lord, it won't be long
You'll look for me and baby, your daddy will won't call you
You know she left me, my baby left me
My baby even left me, hey, and never said goodbye
Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and moan
All I know is that the one I love is gone
My baby left me, you know, she left me
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
Yes, since my baby left me, hey, and never said a word
The lyrics to Robert Gordon & Link Wray's song "My Baby Left Me" tell the story of a man who has been left by his significant other without any explanation or reason. The singer is left to wonder what he could have done wrong and is left feeling lost and hopeless. The song starts with the simple and straightforward admission of "Since my baby left me, never said a word, was it something I done, something that she heard?" This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer is unsure of what has gone wrong in his relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly upset, "Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and cry, I hate to lose that woman, hate to say goodbye." He starts to express his despair and pain as he realizes that he doesn't know what he could have done to cause his significant other to leave, which makes it impossible to move on. The singer speaks about how confusing this kind of abandonment feels, "Baby, one of these mornings, Lord, it won't be long, you'll look for me and baby, your daddy will won't call you." He is expressing the idea that eventually, the person who left him will realize what they're missing, but by that time, it will be too late.
The repetition of the phrase "My baby left me" emphasizes the sense of loss and separation that the singer is experiencing. The song's bluesy melody is meant to complement the heartbreaking lyrics and creates a sense of nostalgia and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Since my baby left me, never said a word
My significant other left me without any explanation or goodbye, leaving me bewildered and heartbroken.
Was it something I done, something that she heard?
I wonder if I said or did anything that might have prompted my partner to leave, or if someone else said something that influenced their decision.
My baby left me, my baby left me
My beloved has left me, causing me immense emotional pain and sorrow.
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
Not only did my partner leave me, but they did so without a single word, leaving me feeling abandoned and alone.
Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and cry
I find myself standing alone by the window, crying and expressing my sorrow, feeling powerless to change the situation.
I hate to lose that woman, hate to say goodbye
I'm devastated by the loss of my partner, as the thought of saying goodbye to them fills me with sadness and pain.
You know, she left me, yes, she left me
I can't help but reiterate the fact that my partner has left me, as it's a painful reality that's difficult to accept.
Play it blues, boy
I request my companion to keep playing the blues, as it reflects my melancholic mood and my heart's deep-rooted pain.
Baby, one of these mornings, Lord, it won't be long
I know that one day, in the near future, I'll be gone, and it won't be long before my partner starts missing me, wishing that I was still by their side.
You'll look for me and baby, your daddy will won't call you
My partner will realize how much they depended on me, and they'll regret their decision to leave as they won't hear my voice calling out to them anymore.
My baby left me, you know, she left me
Once again, I acknowledge the fact that my partner has left me, as it's a significant event in my life that's difficult to come to terms with.
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
Just like before, I'm forced to confront the harsh reality of my partner's sudden departure, leaving me speechless and heartbroken.
Now I stand at my window, wring my hands and moan
I continue to grieve and express my despair as I stand by the window, wondering if my partner will come back and save me from this heartache.
All I know is that the one I love is gone
I've come to terms with the fact that my partner is gone, and I'm left alone in this world without the one person who meant the world to me.
My baby left me, you know, she left me
I conclude the song by repeating the same phrase, reminding myself and others of the profound loss I've suffered.
My baby even left me, hey, and never said a word
The song ends with the same line, emphasizing the pain of being left without a goodbye by someone I deeply loved.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Crudup
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