Baby Baby
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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Ooo la la la
I did you wrong my heart went out to play
But in the game I lost you
What a price to pay, hey I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby
Mistakes, I know I've made a few
But I'm only human
You've made mistakes too, I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby

I'm just about at the end of my rope
But I can't stop trying, I can't give up hope
'Cause I feel that one day, I'll hold you near
Whisper, I still love you
Until that day is here, I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby




Ooo, baby baby
Ooo ooo ooo ooo, baby baby, ooo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' song Ooo Baby Baby tell a story of heartbreak and regret. The singer is addressing a past lover, acknowledging that they made a mistake by cheating and losing them as a result. The pain of their actions is palpable as they express their sorrow through tears and desperation. Despite knowing they messed up, the singer pleads for forgiveness and a chance to make things right again, holding onto the hope that one day they will be reunited.


The song's emotional depth is conveyed through Robinson's soulful delivery and the simple yet effective backing instrumentation. The repeated refrain of "Ooo, baby baby" emphasizes the longing and sadness felt by the singer, while the subtle harmonies and gentle swaying rhythm enhance the overall melancholic tone. Ultimately, the lyrics to Ooo Baby Baby showcase the universal experience of heartbreak and the need for redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooo la la la
I am expressing a sense of awe and wonder.


I did you wrong my heart went out to play
I acknowledge that I cheated and hurt you when I acted on my impulses without considering the consequences.


But in the game I lost you
I made a mistake and as a result, I lost the love I once had for you.


What a price to pay, hey I'm crying
I am distressed and understand the cost of my actions.


Mistakes, I know I've made a few
I am honest about the errors I have committed.


But I'm only human
I am not perfect, just like everyone else.


You've made mistakes too, I'm crying
I recognize that no one is without fault, and we have both contributed to the pain in our relationship.


I'm just about at the end of my rope
I am exhausted and nearing my wit's end.


But I can't stop trying, I can't give up hope
Despite my emotional state, I believe that we might still have a chance to restore our relationship, and I am determined not to give up.


'Cause I feel that one day, I'll hold you near
I believe that we will eventually reconcile and be physically close again.


Whisper, I still love you
When we are reunited, I want to affirm my love for you.


Until that day is here, I'm crying
Until we can be together again, I will continue to be sad and remorseful for what I have done.


Ooo, baby baby
I express my affection and love for you.


Ooo ooo ooo ooo, baby baby, ooo
I can't help but express my sorrow and love for you.




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

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@fellyroo

Ooo la la la
I did you wrong
my heart went out to play
But in the game, I lost you
What a price to pay,
I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby

Mistakes, I know I've made a few
But I'm only human
You've made mistakes too,
I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby

I'm just about at the end of my rope
But I can't stop trying, I can't give up hope
'Cause I feel that one day,
I'll hold you near
Whisper, I still love you
Until that day is here,
I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby
Ooo ooo ooo ooo, baby baby, ooo



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