BabyIts You
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It's not the way you smile that touched my heart.
It's not the way you kissed that tears me apart.

Many, many, many nights go by.
I sit alone at home and cry over you.
What can I do?
Don't want nobody, nobody
Cause, baby, it's you.
Baby, it's you.

Is it true what they say about you?
They say you'll never, ever, never be true.
It doesn't matter what they say.
I know I'm gonna love you any old way.
What can I do?
What 'bout you?
Don't want nobody, nobody.
Baby, it's you.
Baby, it's you.

Baby.

It doesn't matter what they say.
I know I'm gonna love any old way.
What can I do?
What 'bout you?
Don't want nobody, nobody.
Baby, it's you.
Baby, it's you.

Don't leave me alone.
Come on home.
Baby, it's you.
Baby, it's you.
You know I need your lovin'
You know I love you.




Baby, it's you.
Baby.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Smith's "Baby It's You" is a poignant representation of the innermost feelings of a person who is hopelessly in love with someone who may not reciprocate their feelings. The opening lines "It's not the way you smile that touched my heart. It's not the way you kissed that tears me apart" captures the essence of how being smitten with someone goes beyond mere physical attraction but is rooted in the connection that is shared. The fear of rejection is evident in "Is it true what they say about you? They say you'll never, ever, never be true" and yet despite this, the singer knows that they will continue to love this person regardless of what others may say. The repetition of "Baby it's you" reinforces the notion that there is no one else that can ever replace the one they love.


The lyrics of the song are further strengthened by the use of repetition and rhyme, which makes it more memorable and easier to sing along to. The line "Don't want nobody, nobody" conveys a strong sense of devotion and loyalty to their loved one. The plea "Don't leave me alone. Come on home" underscores the desperate need to be with their loved one at all times, no matter what.


Overall, "Baby It's You" is a timeless classic that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The raw emotions of being hopelessly in love that are conveyed through the lyrics resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds, making it a song that has stood the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not the way you smile that touched my heart.
Your smile didn't make me fall for you.


It's not the way you kissed that tears me apart.
Your kisses are not breaking me apart.


Many, many, many nights go by.
I have been lonely for many nights.


I sit alone at home and cry over you.
I cry over the thought of losing you while sitting alone at home.


What can I do?
I feel helpless and don't know what to do.


Don't want nobody, nobody
I don't want anyone else.


Cause, baby, it's you.
Because I am in love with you.


Is it true what they say about you?
I am unsure whether the rumors about you are true.


They say you'll never, ever, never be true.
The rumors suggest that you can never be faithful.


It doesn't matter what they say.
I don't care about the rumors.


I know I'm gonna love you any old way.
I am sure that I will love you regardless of the rumors.


What 'bout you?
Do you feel the same way?


Baby.
My affectionate term for you.


Don't leave me alone.
I don't want to be alone without you.


Come on home.
Please come back home to me.


You know I need your lovin'.
I need your love.


You know I love you.
I love you.


Baby, it's you.
You are the one I love.


Baby, it's you.
You are the one who holds my heart.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams

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@nuthn2lz

I knew Gayle. Believe it or not, she ended up being a sales person at a Circuit City in the St. Louis area. She would rarely talk about her music career unless asked. She was incredibly nice and humble. I remember I found a copy of the album on cassette and started playing it in the audio department - she was so incredibly proud. I only recently found out she passed away about 7 years ago.

@jeankeats3200

uh....the good ones always die young....I loved her talent. The way she did this song was amazing.

@lwells3937

I knew her too. My sister and her were like sisters. My sis died of cancer, she died a few years later. What a wonderful human being, but she wanted absolutely nothing to do with that life. It's a mystery why, but I think drugs were involved

@nuthn2lz

@@pauljoseph8338 No, not mixed up at all. She worked at Circuit City selling TVs and was quite a pleasant woman. She may have ended up at Macy's, but I used to see her daily on the sales floor at the Circuit City in Bridgeton, MO.

@geniaallen2792

Thank you for sharing! ❤🌈🙏

@robertthacher2660

Great story. With her voice she should have never had to work at Circuit City!

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@connieroberson3814

This is mine & my late husband’s song to a tee! I met him in 1969 at a Christmas party when this song came out! He was gorgeous and knew it. I won in the end tho! We got married in June 1970! I just lost him in 2020 after 50 years together! He was my baby and now he’s my angel. I can’t wait to be with him again one day!

@andybetz.9978

Hi Connie

@DM-rock-n-roller

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@josephphoenix1376

My Condolences 🙏

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