Baby Blue
Springfield (Dusty) Lyrics
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(what's wrong with you?)
Ooh, yeah
Getting back to business, baby
Just believe in me
Forget the things the wise men say
That's our philosophy
I've got the feeling you want me, too
(show you how)
Oh, oh
Gonna catch a shaft of light
Shine it in your eyes
Gonna see what's on your mind
Before you realise
(i want you now)
I've got the feeling you want me, too
(show you how)
Ooh, hoo
(ooh, baby blue)
(what's wrong with you?)
You got me worn out trying
(ooh, baby blue)
(what can I do?)
Why don't you let me through to you?, oh, yeah, oh
If I follow my desire
Come inside your heart
It would be impossible
To stop what we might start
(i want you now)
I've got the feeling you want me, too
(show you how), so
(ooh, baby blue)
(what's wrong with you?)
You got me worn out trying
(ooh, baby blue)
(what can I do?)
Why don't you let me through to you?
(ooh, ooh, baby blue)
(what's wrong with you, baby blue?)
(ooh, ooh, baby blue)
What can I do?
If I follow my desire
Come inside your heart
It would be impossible
To stop what we might start
I want you now
I've got the feeling you want me, too
(show you how, ooh)
(ooh, baby blue)
(what's wrong with you?)
You got me worn out trying
(ooh, baby blue)
(what can I do?)
Why don't you let me through to you?
Ooh, baby blue
(what's wrong with you?)
You got me worn out trying
(ooh, baby blue)
(what can I do?)
Why don't you try to let me through to you?
(ooh, baby blue)
Oh, baby blue
(what's wrong with you?)
You got me worn out trying
(ooh, baby blue)
(what can I do?)
Oh, baby blue
In Dusty Springfield's "Baby Blue", the singer is trying to persuade someone to let her into their heart. She is confident that they want her too, despite the "wise men" who caution against following one's desires. The song has a bluesy, soulful sound that showcases Springfield's impressive vocal range.
The lyrics indicate a sense of urgency in the singer's desire to be with the person she is addressing. She sings, "If I follow my desire/Come inside your heart/It would be impossible/To stop what we might start." The use of light as a metaphor ("Gonna catch a shaft of light/Shine it in your eyes/Gonna see what's on your mind/Before you realize") suggests that she wants to reveal something that is hidden within the person.
Overall, the song is a passionate plea for connection and intimacy. Springfield's emotive delivery captures the intensity of the feelings being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
(ooh, ooh, baby blue)
Expressing a desire for someone or something, possibly representing the attraction between the singer and the person addressed
(what's wrong with you?)
Questioning the intended recipient's apparent reluctance or resistance to the singer's advances
Getting back to business, baby
Implies that the singer and intended recipient have some sort of prior romantic history that the singer wants to resume
Just believe in me
Asks the intended recipient to trust the singer's intentions and feelings
Forget the things the wise men say
Suggests that the singer and intended recipient should follow their hearts and feelings rather than being influenced by conventional wisdom or advice from others
That's our philosophy
Indicates that the singer and intended recipient share a similar mentality or viewpoint
(i want you now)
Reaffirming the singer's attraction and desire for the intended recipient
I've got the feeling you want me, too
Expressing confidence that the intended recipient feels similarly towards the singer
(show you how)
Asserting the singer's ability to please and satisfy the intended recipient
Gonna catch a shaft of light
Describing the singer's plan or intention to get the intended recipient's attention or interest
Shine it in your eyes
Suggesting that the singer wants to illuminate or reveal the intended recipient's emotions or desires
Gonna see what's on your mind
Expressing the singer's curiosity or desire to understand the intended recipient's thoughts or feelings
Before you realise
Implying that the singer wants to act quickly or before the intended recipient becomes aware or hesitant
(ooh, baby blue)
Repeating the earlier statement of desire and attraction for the intended recipient
(what's wrong with you?)
Restating the earlier question and indicating the singer's confusion or frustration with the intended recipient's lack of response
You got me worn out trying
Complaining about the singer's failed attempts to attract or reach the intended recipient
(what can I do?)
Asking for advice or assistance in getting the intended recipient's attention or affection
Why don't you let me through to you?, oh, yeah, oh
Appealing to the intended recipient's emotional or romantic openness or vulnerability
If I follow my desire
Expressing the singer's willingness and eagerness to pursue the intended recipient
Come inside your heart
Metaphorically describing the singer's desire to be romantically close or intimate with the intended recipient
It would be impossible
Acknowledging that resisting or ignoring the singer's advances would be difficult or unlikely
To stop what we might start
Suggesting that the singer and intended recipient could have a passionate or lasting romance if they were to begin a relationship
Oh, baby blue
Repeating the earlier expressions of attraction and desire for the intended recipient
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRISPIN MACMICHAEL SANDYS HUNT, SIMON EDWARD STAFFORD
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joeb267382
This song makes me feel like I am on a dance floor with a crowd of people having a great time.
Joyce Gausmann
Dusty kicking it and I'm having fun! Love Dusty 💖
Paul Mc
Fabulous should have been a massive hit love it love it thank you
Liz France
Wonderful , thank you DSF
Humboldt Bear
The almost big hit.
Chris Gallagher
Co-written by Trevor Horn!!
chris jeffries
Thank you, DSF.