So Long Baby
Shannon Del Lyrics
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Telling everyone in town
That you've made a fool of me
Well go and talk some more 'cause
Baby I don't care no more
You don't bother me at all
'Cause I got news for you
And I don't care what you say
So go and laugh some more 'cause
Baby I don't care no more
I've got another lover of my own
Step by step you put me down,
Always calling me a clown
If you ever go away, promise me that you'll stay
Far, far, far, far, far from me
Now that we've played our game
I guess we're both to blame
We tried to break each other's hearts
You had one jump on me but
I jumped twice you see
It's all over now be on your way
So long baby, be on your way-e-yay-e
I had a ball, you thought I'd fall
You had one jump on me but
I jumped twice you see
It's all over now be on your way
So long baby, be on your way!
So long baby, be on your way!
So long baby, be on your way!
The song "So Long Baby" by Shannon Del is a breakup song in which the singer addresses their former partner who has been laughing and telling everyone in town that they made a fool of her. The singer says that she doesn't care about what her former partner is saying and reveals that she cheated on her too. The singer then asks her ex-partner to leave her alone and promises that she will stay away from her as well. The song ends with the singer bidding farewell to her ex-partner and telling her to be on her way.
The lyrics of the song are quite straightforward and easy to understand. The singer is expressing her feelings of anger and frustration at her former partner, who is trying to make fun of her for being a fool. However, she turns the tables on her and reveals that she was also untrue. The words "I've got another lover of my own" show that the singer has moved on and found someone else. The line "Step by step you put me down, always calling me a clown" suggests that her ex-partner was emotionally abusive, which is why the singer is glad that they have parted ways.
Overall, the song "So Long Baby" is a classic breakup anthem that many people can relate to. It's a powerful message that women can be just as unfaithful as men and that no one has the right to make fun of someone else's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you're laughing and ah
I can see that you're laughing and happy
Telling everyone in town
Sharing with everyone we know
That you've made a fool of me
That you've embarrassed me
Well go and talk some more 'cause
Go ahead and keep gossiping
Baby I don't care no more
I'm not bothered by it
You don't bother me at all
I'm not affected by you anymore
'Cause I got news for you
I have something to tell you
I was untrue too
I wasn't faithful either
And I don't care what you say
Your words don't affect me
So go and laugh some more 'cause
Continue to laugh if you want
Baby I don't care no more
I'm done caring about you
I've got another lover of my own
I have found someone new
Step by step you put me down,
You constantly criticized me
Always calling me a clown
You made fun of me all the time
If you ever go away, promise me that you'll stay
If you leave, please don't come back
Far, far, far, far, far from me
Stay away from me
Now that we've played our game
Now that our relationship is over
I guess we're both to blame
We are both responsible for the end
We tried to break each other's hearts
We intentionally hurt each other
You had one jump on me but
You got one over on me earlier
I jumped twice you see
But I got over it quickly
It's all over now be on your way
Our relationship is over, please leave
So long baby, be on your way-e-yay-e
Goodbye, please leave
I had a ball, you thought I'd fall
I enjoyed our relationship, despite what you thought
It's all over now be on your way
Our relationship is over, please leave
So long baby, be on your way!
Goodbye, please leave
So long baby, be on your way!
Goodbye, leave now
So long baby, be on your way!
Goodbye and don't come back
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Written by: DEL SHANNON
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LYRICS:
I see your laughin' and
Tellin' everyone in town
That you've made a fool of me
Well, go and talk some more
'Cause baby I don't care no more
You don't bother me at all
'Cause I got news for you
I was untrue too
And I don't care what you say
So go and laugh some more
'Cause baby I don't care no more
I've got another lover of my own
Step by step you put me down
Always callin' me a clown
If you ever go away, promise me that you'll stay
Far, far, far, far, far from me
Now that we've played our game
I guess we're both to blame
We tried to break each others hearts
You had one jump on me
But I jumped twice you see
It's over now, be on your way
So long baby, be on your way
I had a ball, you thought I'd fall
You had one jump on me
But I jumped twice you see
It's over now, be on your way
So long baby, be on your way - ay...
@rabdodoggy5273
I have looked for this song for 50 years . I heard it at Culvers July 1st. Memories from 1962!!
@barryplant2895
Same here! I used to sing this over and over aged 10!
@adrinathegreat3095
Wasn't a big hit in the USA, was a top 10 in the UK so remains popular on the oldies radio stations.
He'd had a lot more big hits in the UK than in the USA Hence why he toured there to sell out shows
@mikesmith8200
Brilliant, how can anyone not love Del Shannon, really takes me back
@texetera
I loved all Del Shannons songs in the 60's.........I think I'll have 'Runaway' played at my funeral...............Hopefully in twenty or so years time.
@karenwalker8464
Just one word BRILLIANT 👏 👌 👍
@canertopcu5444
He was one of a kind fr
@neilbolton158
love Del shannon one amazing guy
@Eccles2440
Del was one of the greats in rock. He stood tall. I was very lucky to have known him, play his music on radio and on occasions introduce him on stage .. Who knows what was on his mind on that day.;. Jim Slade
@clarkewi
+Jim Slade Del was a giant. Led to Bob Dylan also from Deluth area (Iron Range)