Ernest Wilson (born: Fitzroy Ernest Wilson) and Peter Austin were still teenagers when they formed The Clarendonians, in 1965. Expanded into a trio, with the addition of seven year old singing sensation, Freddie McGregor, The Clarendonians became one of the most successful ska and early reggae groups in Jamaica. Although they were together for less than four years, they scored with such hits as "You Can't Keep A Cool Man Down", "She Be Do Be" and their biggest smash, "You Can't Be Happy". They helped to usher in the "rude boy" era of ska with such tunes as "Rudie Gone A Jail" and "Rudie Bam Bam". Friends since childhood, Wilson and Austin began singing at local talent contests. Their first break came when they were heard by influential record producer Coxsone Dodd. Dodd was so impressed, he signed them to his Studio One label and suggested that they add McGregor, who was so young that he had to stand on a beer crate to reach the microphone. In addition to crediting many of the group's records to the Clarendonians, Dodd attributed several of their recordings to Freddie and Fitzie, Freddie and Peter or to any of the three singers as soloists.
Following the Clarendonians's disbanding, Wilson continued to perform as a soloist. For a brief period, he worked with the Techniques, using the pseudonym King Shark. After releasing several singles produced by Dodd, McGregor achieved international success with the release of his debut album, Bobby Babylon, compiled of previously unreleased tracks. Austin was far less successful, disappearing into oblivion shortly after the demise of the Clarendonians.
Wilson and Austin reformed The Clarendonians in the 1990s and in 2013 performed to celebrate the group's 50th anniversary.
Baby Baby
The Clarendonians Lyrics
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Don't you know how much I love you
I just love you
What else can I do? Oh!
My heart is aching, aching, aching
Don't you know it's just aching
Ooh it's just breaking
All because of you
Baby I just dig you
Ooh I just dig you
My whole life through
Oh it's yearning, yearning, yearning (baby)
This heart of my
Oh that's been yearning
For the warmth of you
You know, oh
Baby baby baby
Don't you know how much it loves you
Oh he just love you
What else can I do? Oh!
Baby, it's just burning, burning, burning (baby)
With such desires
Oh, it's just burning
All the time
Oh, 'cause I love you, love you, love you (baby)
Can't see how much I just dig you
Ooh I just dig you
The Clarendonians' song "Baby Baby" is a classic love ballad that is about a person professing their deep love to the subject of the song. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they convey a powerful message of love and adoration. The singer expresses how much they love and dig the subject of the song and how their heart is aching and yearning for their warmth. The lyrics repeat the phrase "baby baby baby" in a way that shows how the singer can't help but constantly think about their love for the subject. The repetition of the phrase "don't you know how much I love you" emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and how they feel that the subject of the song doesn't fully realize it yet.
The singer uses powerful emotional language to describe their love, such as "aching" and "burning," which evoke a sense of intense longing and desire. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is consumed by their love for someone else and can't help but express it through song. The melody and rhythm of the song convey a sense of urgency and passion, adding to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love that is simple in its message but powerful in its delivery. It speaks to the universal experience of falling deeply in love and wanting to express that love to someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby baby
The singer is addressing their lover with affection and attention.
Don't you know how much I love you
The singer is expressing their deep love for their lover and wonders if they realize the extent of their affection.
I just love you
The singer reiterates their love for their lover and expresses their inability to do anything else.
What else can I do? Oh!
The singer feels helpless in their love and doesn't know how else to express it.
My heart is aching, aching, aching
The singer is experiencing intense emotional pain in their heart.
Don't you know it's just aching
The singer wonders if their lover is aware of the pain they are causing them.
Ooh it's just breaking
The singer's heart is not only aching but feels like it's breaking due to their love for their partner.
All because of you
The source of the singer's emotional pain and heartache is their lover.
Oh! I love you, love you, love you (baby)
The singer is expressing their love for their lover multiple times.
Baby I just dig you
The singer has a deep admiration and attraction towards their lover.
Ooh I just dig you
The admiration and attraction towards their lover are only increasing with time.
My whole life through
The singer is expressing their love and attraction towards their lover for the rest of their life.
Oh it's yearning, yearning, yearning (baby)
The singer is feeling a strong desire or longing for their partner.
This heart of my
The singer's heart is the source of their feelings of love and longing towards their partner.
Oh that's been yearning
The singer's heart has been feeling this desire for their partner for a while.
For the warmth of you
The singer longs for the closeness and intimacy of their partner.
You know, oh
The singer is addressing their partner and hopes they understand their desire for them.
Baby baby baby
The singer continues to address their lover with affection and attention.
Don't you know how much it loves you
The singer's heart loves their partner so much and wonders if they realize how deeply they feel.
Oh he just love you
The singer is expressing their love for their partner in the third person.
Baby, it's just burning, burning, burning (baby)
The singer's desire and passion for their lover are burning and intense.
With such desires
The singer's desires for their lover are strong and overpowering.
Oh, it's just burning
The singer continues to express the intense burning sensation of their desire for their lover.
All the time
The singer's desire for their lover is constantly present and doesn't fade.
Oh, 'cause I love you, love you, love you (baby)
The singer's love for their partner is the reason for their strong desire and passion.
Can't see how much I just dig you
The singer can't express enough how much they admire and are attracted to their partner.
Ooh I just dig you
The singer's admiration and attraction towards their lover are intense and ongoing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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@wambuikinuthia4638
Beautiful song and the music is full of melody, love and blessings always to The Clarendonians.😇😇😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💘💘💘💘😸💯
@austinpower7616
Beautiful song
@oscarlver04
THANK YOU! I came here looking for the same thing CyclistD did. It's been stuck in my head all day! Thanks again
@cecilaustin9065
Wicked tune
@unseenseer
this song this song...
@Weldingstudent
boss song give me goose bumps
@cd2291
Good Music
@NiteRider40oz
i think imma buy this box set
@unseenseer
"where did our love go"
@etterbakk
and to the suppremes.... but that is sugerpie honeypop.... i believe there is also a track...baby...baby.... ............ i cant help myself.... ? or have the soul tracks all formed a diff track in my head????? hahaha