Baby It's You
SHIRELLES (THE) Lyrics
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It's not the way you kiss that tears my apart
But how many many many nights roll by
I sit alone at home and cry over you
What can I do
I can't help myself
'Cause baby it's you
Baby it's you
They say, they say you never never ever been true (Cheat, cheat)
Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
What can I do, when it's true
Don't want nobody, nobody
'Cause baby it's you
Baby it's you
Wo ho how many many many nights roll by
I sit alone at home and cry over you
What can I do
Can't help myself,
'Cause baby, it's you
Baby, it's you
Don't leave me alone
Come on home
In "Baby It's You" by The Shirelles, the singer is expressing their love for the person who has captured their heart. They acknowledge that it's not just physical attraction that draws them in, but also the emotional connection they share. Despite what others may say about the person, the singer knows that they can't help but love them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by this person before, possibly due to cheating, but they cannot deny their love and longing for them. The song is written in a pleading tone, with the singer begging for the person to come back to them and not leave them alone.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is in a toxic relationship, and despite the pain and hurt they have experienced, they cannot let go of their love for the person. The line "I sit alone at home and cry over you, what can I do" shows how the person's absence affects the singer's emotional state. The lines "Don't want nobody, nobody, 'cause baby it's you" suggest that the singer is willing to stay in this relationship despite the flaws and pain, as they see their partner as the only one for them.
Overall, "Baby It's You" is a love song but with a touch of melancholy, depicting the struggles that come with falling in love and staying committed to someone who may not always be trustworthy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the way you smile that touched my heart
Your smile isn't what made me fall in love with you.
It's not the way you kiss that tears my apart
Your kisses don't break my heart.
But how many many many nights roll by
I spend countless nights alone.
I sit alone at home and cry over you
I cry myself to sleep because of how much I miss you.
What can I do
I feel helpless in this situation.
I can't help myself
I am unable to control my feelings for you.
'Cause baby it's you
It's because of you that I feel this way.
Baby it's you
You are the reason why I feel so strongly.
You should hear what they say about you (Cheat, cheat)
Others are gossiping about your infidelity.
They say, they say you never never ever been true (Cheat, cheat)
Rumors are spreading that you have never been faithful.
Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I don't care about the rumors that are being spread.
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
Despite the rumors, I will always love you.
Don't want nobody, nobody
I don't want anyone else but you.
'Cause baby it's you
I only want you because of the way I feel about you.
Baby it's you
You are the only one that makes me feel this way.
Wo ho how many many many nights roll by
I continue to spend countless nights alone.
Can't help myself,
I am unable to control my feelings for you.
'Cause baby, it's you
My feelings for you are uncontrollable.
Baby, it's you
You are the one I am longing for.
Don't leave me alone
Please don't leave me by myself anymore.
Come on home
Please return home to me and be with me again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, MACK DAVID, BARNEY WILLIAMS
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