Baby It'S You
SHAPIRO Helen Lyrics
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I heard some boys say
They love the way they hypnotize
Oh honey, I don't know
What it is you got
All I know is that you got what it takes
Um, to take what I got
They love your walk
I heard some boys say
Just the other day
They love your sweet baby talk
Oh, I don't know
I can't see what it is you got
All I know is that you got what it takes
Ooh, to take what I got
Hah hah, yeah
Some boys say they love your smile
I heard some boys say
They love the way you just drive 'em wild
Oh, I don't know
I'm tryin' to figure out what it is you got
All I know is that you got what it takes
Ah, to take what I got
Hah hah, you can get anything I got
Flashin' your pretty eyes
You drivin'
This song is a catchy and playful tribute to the power of a certain girl's allure. The lyrics speak to the various ways in which boys are drawn to her - her eyes that hypnotize, her sweet baby talk, her smile that drives them wild. The singer herself is not quite sure exactly what it is about this girl that so captivates the opposite sex. She's trying to figure it out, but all she knows for sure is that this girl has the power to take whatever the singer has to give. Through playful repetition and a jaunty beat, the song celebrates the mysterious power of attraction while at the same time acknowledging its dizzying effect.
One way to interpret the lyrics of this song is as a commentary on the traditional male gaze. By repeatedly referencing what boys like about this girl's physical appearance and mannerisms, the lyrics imply that these boys are objectifying her to some degree. However, the playful and good-natured tone of the song suggests that the singer herself is not necessarily taking offense at this - rather, she's just bemused and a little dazzled by the girl's power.
Some additional interpretations could include looking at the song as a celebration of female power and desirability, or as a commentary on the vain and shallow nature of attraction. Ultimately, though, "Baby It's You" is a song that is charming and catchy enough to get listeners dancing and singing along, no matter how they choose to interpret its meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Some boys say they like your eyes
I heard some boys talking about how they love the way your eyes captivate them.
They love the way they hypnotize
Your eyes have a spellbinding effect that makes boys attracted to you.
Oh honey, I don't know
I'm not really sure what it is about you that makes you so alluring.
What it is you got
I'm trying to figure out what quality you possess that makes you so desirable.
All I know is that you got what it takes
Whatever it is that makes you attractive, it's enough to get what you want.
Um, to take what I got
You have the power to take what I have because of your magnetic pull.
Oh now some boys say
There are guys out there who are talking about you.
They love your walk
Boys are also attracted to the way you move and carry yourself.
Just the other day
I recently heard someone talk about you like this.
They love your sweet baby talk
Guys are drawn to the way you speak and communicate with them.
Oh, I don't know
Even though I hear what they say, I don't fully understand what makes you so attractive to them.
I can't see what it is you got
Whatever quality you possess, it's not immediately obvious to me.
Ooh, to take what I got
You have the power to take what I have because of your magnetic pull.
Hah hah, yeah
I can't help but laugh because of how affected I am by your charm.
Some boys say they love your smile
Guys are also enamored by your smile.
They love the way you just drive 'em wild
Your smile has the ability to make guys go crazy for you.
I'm tryin' to figure out what it is you got
I'm still trying to understand what makes you so irresistible to guys.
Ah, to take what I got
You have the power to take what I have because of your magnetic pull.
Hah hah, you can get anything I got
I'm willing to give you anything you want because of how much I am drawn to you.
Flashin' your pretty eyes
Your eyes have the ability to captivate and charm others.
You drivin'
Your magnetism is what's driving people to be attracted to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLYDE LOVERN OTIS, MURRAY STEIN
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