Swept for You Baby
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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You know that I'm swept for you baby,
And it's time you were told.
Yeah, I'm swept for you baby.
Way down deep in my soul.

The first time that I saw you, you stood out from the crowd.
Looking so good and walking so proud.
I wanted to say as you passed my way.

You know that I'm swept for you baby, aaah yeah.
And it's time you were told.
Oh Oh Oh Yeah I'm swept for you baby.
Way down deep in my soul.

I'm just like a falling leaf on a windy day
And you're like the breeze that comes and sweeps me away.
You're like a broom I'm like dust in the room.

Coz I'm swept for you baby, oh yeah.
And it's time you were told.
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh I'm swept for you baby
Way down deep in my soul.

You sweep me off my feet every time that you pass me by
Your presence in a room puts me on air.
I don't have to see you to know when your there.

It's crazy but it's true
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, I'm swept baby, baby, baby.
And it's time you were told




Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh I'm swept for you baby
Way down deep in my soul.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Swept for You Baby" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles describe the intense feelings of admiration and infatuation that the singer has towards a woman. From the very first moment he saw her, he was swept off his feet, and every time she is around, he feels like he is falling deeper and deeper in love with her. The lyrics compare the woman to the wind, which carries the singer away, and to a broom, which sweeps the dust away, indicating that she is like a force of nature that cannot be resisted.


The repetition of the phrase "swept for you baby" throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings for the woman. The use of the word "baby" is also significant, as it adds a sense of tenderness, intimacy, and vulnerability to the song. The lyrics reveal the singer's desire to express his feelings to the woman, to let her know that she has captured his heart, and that he is completely under her spell.


In summary, "Swept for You Baby" is a romantic and passionate love song that describes the intense feelings of infatuation and admiration that the singer has towards a woman who has captured his heart.


Line by Line Meaning

You know that I'm swept for you baby,
I am completely taken by you, and I want to express that.


And it's time you were told.
I have been holding back my feelings for you for too long, and I need to be honest now.


Yeah, I'm swept for you baby.
My love for you is undeniable, and I can't deny it any longer.


Way down deep in my soul.
My love for you goes beyond just surface level attraction; it is a fundamental part of who I am.


The first time that I saw you, you stood out from the crowd.
You caught my eye immediately, and I couldn't help but be drawn to you.


Looking so good and walking so proud.
You exude confidence and grace, and it only adds to your appeal.


I wanted to say as you passed my way.
I wished I could have expressed my feelings to you the first time we met.


I'm just like a falling leaf on a windy day
I feel like I am at your mercy, with no control over how much you affect me.


And you're like the breeze that comes and sweeps me away.
You have the power to completely overwhelm and entrance me, like a gust of wind.


You're like a broom I'm like dust in the room.
You have the ability to make me feel small and insignificant in comparison to you.


Coz I'm swept for you baby, oh yeah.
My feelings for you are so strong that they have completely taken over my life.


And it's time you were told.
I can't keep these emotions bottled up any longer; I need to share them with you.


Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh I'm swept for you baby
I am completely captivated by you, and nothing can change that.


Way down deep in my soul.
My love for you is something that is ingrained in me, and will never go away.


You sweep me off my feet every time that you pass me by
Just seeing you is enough to make me feel completely enamored and swooning.


Your presence in a room puts me on air.
Being in the same room as you fills me with joy and excitement, and I can't help but smile.


I don't have to see you to know when your there.
You have an energy and aura that is unmistakable, even from a distance.


It's crazy but it's true
My love for you may seem wild and irrational, but it is still very real.


Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, I'm swept baby, baby, baby.
I am so head-over-heels for you that I can barely put it into words.


And it's time you were told
I need to be honest with you about how I feel because it is unfair to keep it inside.


Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh I'm swept for you baby
My love for you is all-consuming, and I wouldn't have it any other way.


Way down deep in my soul.
My feelings for you are rooted in the very essence of who I am.




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