Oh Baby
The Concretes Lyrics


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I came to see you 'cause I wanted to speak to you
But when I came around you didn't treat me good
So I am going home with saddened feelings
But I will find me another way?

And I came around 'cause I wanted to hold you
But when I came around you didn't treat me good
So I am going home with saddened feelings
But I will find me another way

Oh, baby, this ain't working out
No, baby, this not what we're about
Baby, this ain't working out
No, baby, this not what we're about

Oh, baby, this ain't working out
No, baby, this not what we're about
Oh, baby, this ain't working out
No, baby, this not what we're about

And baby, this ain't working out




No, baby, this not what we're about
What we're about

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Concretes' Oh Baby speak to a failed romantic relationship where one party is disillusioned with the other's behavior. The singer attempted to reach out to their partner because they wanted to speak to them, but upon their arrival, they were not treated well. They were met with indifference or hostility, causing the singer to leave with a heavy heart, promising to find another way.


The following lines repeat the same pattern - where the singer came with the intent of holding their partner, but the same negative reception is given. The chorus reinforces the idea that the relationship isn't working out, and it's not what they are about. The singer's repeated disappointment and frustration emphasize the need for change and acceptance of reality.


The lyrics of the song give a snapshot of the dynamics of romance and the human tendency to hold onto hope, even when there is little evidence to support it. The singer eventually acknowledges that the relationship is not fulfilling its intention and decides to move on to seek something better.


Line by Line Meaning

I came to see you 'cause I wanted to speak to you
I visited you because I wanted to communicate with you


But when I came around you didn't treat me good
Unfortunately, when I arrived, you were not kind to me


So I am going home with saddened feelings
As a result of your behavior, I am leaving with a heavy heart


But I will find me another way?
However, I am determined to find a different solution


Oh, baby, this ain't working out
Oh darling, this relationship is not going well


No, baby, this not what we're about
This is not what our relationship should be


And baby, this ain't working out
And darling, this relationship is not working


No, baby, this not what we're about
This is not the type of relationship we want


Oh, baby, this ain't working out
Oh darling, this relationship is not going well


No, baby, this not what we're about
This is not what we envisioned for our relationship


What we're about
Our relationship should be about something more positive and fulfilling




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LISA MILBERG, MARIA ERIKSSON, MARKUS HULTHEN, MARTIN HANSSON, PER NYSTROM, VICTORIA BERGSMAN

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