Baby Baby Don't Cry
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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Nothing so blue as a heart in pain
Nothing so sad as a tear in vain
Let him walk on out if he wants to
He really doesn't deserve you
His loss is our gain so don't be blue

Cause stone blind and out of his mind
Is what he has to be, yeah
So baby straighten up, come on and fly right
It's no catastrophe, yeah
And say now baby, baby don't cry

Baby, baby don't cry
Baby, baby here's why
Love is here standing by
Love is here standing by

Too bad it was him that you trusted
Too bad but you can't be disgusted
It's time that you got readjusted
And realized that tear filled eyes
Can't stop him now
That man is on his way
I think he's gone to stay
You better drop him now, yeah

Oowee now, baby, baby don't cry
Baby, baby don't cry
Baby, baby here's why
Because love is here standing by
Love is here standing by
You trusted him and gave him your love
A love he proved unworthy of
Oh baby, oh baby all you've got to do
Is dry your eyes long enough to see

That you have found the love you thought
You had in him here in me
Love is hope girl, love is strength
Here's someone standing right beside you
Who would go to any length

To give you love true and deep
And hope you realize at last
You found a love that you can keep
And only losers weep
So standing by you , tears aren't shed in vain
I said so

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Baby Baby Don't Cry" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles convey a message of heartbreak and hope. The song tells the story of a woman who has been hurt by someone she loved and trusted, and is feeling sad and blue because of it. The lyrics encourage her to let go of the pain and move on, to realize that she deserves better and that there is someone else who loves her and is ready to stand by her.


The first verse sets the tone for the song, expressing the deep sadness that comes with a broken heart. The second verse encourages the woman to be strong and to fly right, even though things may seem like a catastrophe. The chorus ("Baby, baby don't cry, baby, baby here's why, love is here standing by") is a message of hope, reminding the woman that there is a love that is waiting for her and that will never let her down. The third verse is a call to action, telling the woman to let go of the man who hurt her and to realize that tears won't stop him from leaving. The final verse is a declaration of the depth of the love that the singer is offering, and a promise that the woman will never be a loser again.


Overall, "Baby Baby Don't Cry" is a timeless song about heartbreak and healing. It offers a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who has ever been hurt by love, reminding them that there is always a way forward and that true love is worth fighting for.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing so blue as a heart in pain
There's nothing sadder than having your heart broken


Nothing so sad as a tear in vain
Crying for someone who isn't worth it is the saddest thing


Let him walk on out if he wants to
If he wants to leave, let him go


He really doesn't deserve you
He doesn't deserve your love


His loss is our gain so don't be blue
Even though you're hurting, it's his loss and not yours


Cause stone blind and out of his mind
He's so foolish and unaware of what he has


Is what he has to be, yeah
That's just how he is


So baby straighten up, come on and fly right
Pull yourself together and move on


It's no catastrophe, yeah
It's not the end of the world


And say now baby, baby don't cry
Don't cry over him, baby


Too bad it was him that you trusted
It's unfortunate that you put your trust in him


Too bad but you can't be disgusted
It's a shame, but don't be disgusted by it


It's time that you got readjusted
It's time to readjust your expectations


And realized that tear filled eyes
Even though you're sad, it won't change anything


Can't stop him now
He's already made his decision to leave


That man is on his way
He's leaving and he's not coming back


You better drop him now, yeah
Cut him loose and move on


Oowee now, baby, baby don't cry
Don't cry, baby


Baby, baby here's why
This is why you shouldn't cry


Love is here standing by
Love is here for you


You trusted him and gave him your love
You trusted him with your heart


A love he proved unworthy of
Unfortunately, he wasn't worthy of your love


Oh baby, oh baby all you've got to do
All you need to do, baby


Is dry your eyes long enough to see
Stop crying and see clearly


That you have found the love you thought
You've found the love you were looking for


You had in him here in me
I'm the one who can love you like you deserve


Love is hope girl, love is strength
Love can give you hope and strength


Here's someone standing right beside you
I'm here for you


Who would go to any length
I would do anything for you


To give you love true and deep
I can give you real, deep love


And hope you realize at last
I hope you finally see


You found a love that you can keep
You've found a love that you can hold onto


And only losers weep
Don't cry, only losers do that


So standing by you , tears aren't shed in vain
I'm here for you and your tears aren't meaningless


I said so
That's the truth




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED W CLEVELAND, SMOKEY ROBINSON, TERRY JOHNSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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