Cry Baby
The Bonnie Sisters Lyrics

(Do-wat, a-do-wat, do-wat, a-do-wat.)
The song begins with the repetition of meaningless syllables to establish a catchy, rhythmic tune.

(Shoobee doobee-wah, do-wat, be-bobbee, bobbee.)
The chorus features more scat-like syllables, adding to the playful, upbeat nature of the song.

Cry baby.
The titular phrase is repeated three times throughout the song to highlight the central theme of a whiny, overly-emotional partner.

My baby, (uh-oh,)
The artist is likely referring to a romantic partner, using the nickname 'baby' to express affection.

Is such a cry baby. (Uh-oh.)
The partner is described as overly emotional, demonstrating a tendency to cry frequently and excessively.

Crying all the time,
The partner's emotional outbursts are so frequent that they are occurring 'all the time,' or nearly constantly.

When the raindrops start to fall
The singer may be using 'raindrops' as a metaphor for difficult or trying times; when things get tough, their partner becomes increasingly emotional.

Tears fall from my eyes.
The artist's partner's crying has an effect on them, causing them to also feel emotional and potentially cry as well.

Then my heart starts to call;
The artist's emotions become too much to handle when their partner is crying, leading them to feel a strong urge to comfort and soothe them.

Don't you realize,
The artist wants their partner to understand how their constant crying is affecting them, likely hoping for a change in behavior or attitude.

My baby, (uh-oh,)
Once again, the singer refers to their partner as 'baby,' signaling that their love for them remains despite their frustrating tendencies.

Is such a cry baby. (Uh-oh.)
The song concludes with another repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the partner's emotional nature and potentially calling for them to change their behavior.

(You big ol' cry baby.)
This final line is likely intended to be playful or teasing, poking fun at the partner's crying in a lighthearted way rather than truly criticizing them.