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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Baby Don't You Go
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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Don't break my heart, don't do it babe
Don't break my heart, please don't do it babe
Don't you break my heart
'Cause I sacrifice to make you happy
Get nothin' for myself
Now you wanna leave me
For the love of someone else
I believe, baby, you'd better keep on keepin' on
Girl, I try to do my best
Girl, I try to do my best, don't do it babe
Don't break my heart, oh don't do it baby
Don't break my heart
My biggest mistake was lovin' you too much
And lettin' you know
'Cause now you've got me where you want me
And you're gonna let me go
My heart was made glad when you strolled, you see
Heartaches and misery you've been causin' me
Girl, I try to do my best
Girl, I try to do my best
Don't you do it, don't break my heart
Go down to the river and there I'll be
I'm gonna jump in, baby, if you don't see by me
Open up your eyes; can't you see I love you?
Open up your heart; can't you see I need you?
I'm no good without you, can't go on without you
Life's no good without you, what'm I gonna do without you?
Baby don't do it, don't you break my heart
Don't you do it, baby, don't you break my heart
What'm I gonna do without you?
Got to go on, baby
Baby don't you do it
The song "Baby Don't You Go" by Smokey Robinson is a pleading love song from the perspective of a man who is desperately trying to convince his partner not to leave him. The song addresses the fear of losing someone that he loves deeply and the sacrifice he has made to keep his partner happy. He pleads, "Baby don't you do it, don't do it babe, Don't break my heart, don't do it babe" repeatedly throughout the song to emphasize the fear he has of losing his partner. The repetition of the phrase gives the song a profound sense of urgency, desperation and deep love.
The lyrics indicate that the singer has sacrificed everything to please his partner, but his partner wants to leave him for someone else. Smokey Robinson uses his words to create a picture of his partner's disregard for his gifts, her love for another man, and the deep pain that he feels as a result of her departure. The song's narrative momentum is driven by the powerful emotional effect that the singer's situation has on his audience, relying on the listener's relationship to the universal experience of love and loss.
Overall, "Baby Don't You Go" is a poignant and emotional appeal for love and understanding from someone who is desperately trying to hold on to the person they love. Smokey Robinson creates an intimate and vulnerable atmosphere with his lyrics, making it a powerful addition to the Motown catalog.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't you do it, don't do it babe
Please don't leave me, I beg of you.
Don't break my heart, don't do it babe
Don't hurt me by leaving me.
Don't break my heart, please don't do it babe
I can't handle another heartbreak.
Don't you break my heart
I don't think I can survive another heartbreak.
'Cause I sacrifice to make you happy
I've given up a lot to keep you happy.
Get nothin' for myself
I don't do things for myself anymore.
Now you wanna leave me
You're thinking of leaving me.
For the love of someone else
You've found someone else you love more than me.
My pride is all gone, whether right or wrong
I've lost all my sense of pride, regardless of whether I'm right or wrong.
I believe, baby, you'd better keep on keepin' on
I hope you'll stay with me, but I know I can't force you.
Girl, I try to do my best
I've done everything I could to keep you happy.
My biggest mistake was lovin' you too much
My only mistake was loving you too much.
And lettin' you know
I regret ever telling you how I feel about you.
'Cause now you've got me where you want me
You have the power to hurt me now that I've let you know how I feel.
And you're gonna let me go
You've decided to leave me.
My heart was made glad when you strolled, you see
I was happiest when you were with me.
Heartaches and misery you've been causin' me
You've been causing me a lot of pain and sadness.
Go down to the river and there I'll be
I'll be waiting for you down by the river.
I'm gonna jump in, baby, if you don't see by me
I can't imagine life without you and I might do something reckless if you leave me.
Open up your eyes; can't you see I love you?
Please realize how much I love you.
Open up your heart; can't you see I need you?
I need you more than anything in the world.
I'm no good without you, can't go on without you
I don't think I can live without you.
Life's no good without you, what'm I gonna do without you?
I can't bear the thought of living without you.
Got to go on, baby
I know I have to continue with my life, even if you leave me.
Baby don't you do it, don't you break my heart
Please don't break my heart by leaving me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
willcat
MORE SONGS in the GRAMMY HALL OF FAME than ANY OTHER MOTOWN GROUP !!!
Deborah Council
One of my favorites and you can really hear Claudette's wonderful voice
Official Breez Music
Definitely one of the best that does not get enough play!
rollerchickable
I LOVE THIS SONG THANK YOU FOR SHARING, THIS IS MY JAM THIS A TUNE FOR MY SOUL. RIP BOBBY ROGERS, I LOVE SMOKEY ROBINISON AND THE MIRACLES. THIS SONG BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES I LOVE IT. THIS IS A TRUE SONG.
Raymond Galindo
How could anyone give this jam a thumbs down
You don't know music
Bad Ass jam !
DezWW777
Raymond Galindo they are disgruntled, hating, jilted people. Lol. Smokey is amazing.
DezWW777
I can't remember a time when I didn't love Smokey's voice. Wonder if I came out of my mom's womb loving him. This song...!
Ruth Blanding
like the sound of Smokey's voice in this song. different from his ballads; a little huskier, very sexy.
Aquil Shamsid-Deen
> THIS SONG IS A DAMN MASTERPIECE > PRICELESS <
Richard Lepe
Hell yeah ...... Damnit takes me back.....