Baby
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

Ooo la la la la
The beginning of the song introduces an emotional tone.

I did you wrong my heart went out to play
The singer acknowledges that he hurt his loved one due to his inability to resist temptation.

But in the game I lost you
His reckless behavior cost him the love of his life.

What a price to pay, hey I'm crying
He regrets his actions and is now paying the emotional cost for his mistakes.

Ooo, baby baby
The repetition of 'Baby' emphasizes the emotional pain he is experiencing.

Mistakes, I know I've made a few
He admits to his mistakes and seeks forgiveness.

But I'm only human
He acknowledges his human fallibility and imperfection.

You've made mistakes too, I'm crying
He recognizes that his loved one is not without fault, but he still feels the pain of her absence.

I'm just about at the end of my rope
He feels like he is at his breaking point.

But I can't stop trying, I can't give up hope
Despite his despair, he refuses to give up on the possibility of a reunion.

'Cause I feel that one day, I'll hold you near
He has hope that they will be able to reconcile and be together again.

Whisper, I still love you
He still loves his lost love and wants her to know.

Until that day is here, I'm crying
Until they can be reunited, he is in agony.

Ooo ooo ooo ooo, baby baby, ooo
The repetition of 'Baby' at the end reinforces the emotional pain of the situation.