Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from… Read Full Bio ↴Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to 1972 of renowned American R&B/soul group The Miracles. From Detroit, Michigan, the band Miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Over their career across the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the Miracles were one of Motown's signature acts with over forty top 40 R&B hits. Over the same time period, their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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Ain't It Baby
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

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Now you tell me that you love me
But I don't think it's true
Because I can tell by the way you act
By the evil things you do

That you want to make me live
My life in pain
That's what you want me to do

Ain't it, baby
You wanna fool around and drive me crazy
You wanna make me sad, you wanna treat me bad
It's true that's what you wanna do
Ain't it, baby

And sign some man's name
And then you put it where I'm likely to find it
Just a low down dirty shame

That you want to make me live
My life in pain
That's what you want me to do
Ain't it, baby
You wanna fool around and drive me crazy
You wanna make me sad, you wanna treat me bad
It's true that's what you wanna do
Ain't it, baby

Well, still girl I just can't leave you
I'm just your fool it seems
I've got to stay right here just to hold you near
Even though I'm loaded with things

That you want to make me live
My life in pain

That's what you want me to do
Ain't it, baby
You wanna fool around and drive me crazy
You wanna make me sad, you wanna treat me bad
It's true that's what you wanna do
Ain't it, baby

That's what you wanna do
I just wanna make you blue
Come on and tell it true
What you wanna do is make me sad now
What you wanna do is hurt me bad now
I know it is, I know it is

Overall Meaning

Smokey Robinson's song "Ain't It Baby" is about a man who feels like he is being played by a woman he loves. The song's overall theme is one of heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics are about a man who is confused and hurt by the actions of his partner. She tells him she loves him, but he doesn't believe it because of the way she treats him. The lyrics suggest that she is deliberately trying to make him feel pain and sadness, and that she enjoys seeing him suffer.

In the second verse, the man discovers a letter with another man's name signed on it. The letter is meant to deceive him and create jealousy. The man realizes he is dealing with someone who is willing to use deceit to hurt him emotionally.

Despite his heartbreak, the man admits that he is still in love with this woman and can't leave her. He even says he is her fool and will stay by her side, even if it means being hurt again.

Overall, the song Ain't It Baby is a powerful and emotional song that captures the feeling of being betrayed by someone you love.

Line by Line Meaning

Now you tell me that you love me
You say that you love me

But I don't think it's true
I don't believe you

Because I can tell by the way you act
Your behavior gives it away

By the evil things you do
The bad things you do show your true intentions

That you want to make me live
You want me to endure

My life in pain
A life full of suffering

That's what you want me to do
That's your goal for me

Ain't it, baby
Isn't that right?

You wanna fool around and drive me crazy
You want to play games and make me insane

You wanna make me sad, you wanna treat me bad
You want to hurt me emotionally and mistreat me

It's true that's what you wanna do
That's really what you want to do

And sign some man's name
Forge a man's signature

And then you put it where I'm likely to find it
You purposely leave it where I'll see it

Just a low down dirty shame
It's a disgraceful act

Well, still girl I just can't leave you
Despite your actions, I can't walk away

I'm just your fool it seems
I'm foolishly devoted to you

I've got to stay right here just to hold you near
I want to be close to you

Even though I'm loaded with things
Despite the baggage I carry

That's what you wanna do
That's your desire

I just wanna make you blue
I want to make you sad

Come on and tell it true
Be honest with me

What you wanna do is make me sad now
You want to hurt me emotionally now

What you wanna do is hurt me bad now
You want to mistreat me and cause me pain now

I know it is, I know it is
I already know

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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