Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You
Sonny Clark Lyrics


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Love makes me treat you

The way that I do
Gee baby, ain't I good to you

There's nothing in this whole world too good
For a boy so sweet and true
Gee, baby ain't I good to you

Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
Diamond ring
Big Cadillac car and everything
What makes me treat you




The way that I do
Gee baby, ain't I good to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sonny Clark's song "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" talk about the way love makes someone treat their partner with kindness and generosity. The singer is proud of how well they treat their partner, and they express that pride by asking, "Gee baby, ain't I good to you?" They believe that their partner deserves the best of everything, and they are happy to provide it. The lyrics mention several examples of the singer's generosity, such as buying their partner a fur coat, a diamond ring, and a big Cadillac car.


However, it's worth noting that this song is a cover of a blues tune originally written by Don Redman and Andy Razaf in 1929. The original lyrics were a little more sarcastic and cutting, with lines like "I bought you a fur coat for Christmas, and now you want a mink/ I'll buy you a goat if you say it's that you think." The song has been interpreted by many different artists over the years, and different versions have emphasized different aspects of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Love makes me treat you
The affection I have for you is the reason I treat you the way I do.


The way that I do
The way I treat you is unique and special, and demonstrates my affection for you.


Gee baby, ain't I good to you
My actions demonstrate how much I care for you, and I deserve recognition for it.


There's nothing in this whole world too good
You are so important to me that nothing in this world is too extravagant or valuable for you.


For a boy so sweet and true
Your kind and trustworthy nature deserves the very best that I can give.


Bought you a fur coat for Christmas
I wanted to show you how much you mean to me by buying you a luxurious gift for the holiday season.


Diamond ring
I want to demonstrate my love for you by gifting you with something as precious and enduring as a diamond.


Big Cadillac car and everything
I want to provide for you and make sure you have the best of everything, including a luxurious vehicle.


What makes me treat you
You mean so much to me that I cannot help but treat you with love, respect, and generosity.


Gee baby, ain't I good to you
Once again, I deserve recognition for how much I care for you and my many acts of kindness towards you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andy Razaf, Don Redman

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