I Got You Babe
The Dictators Lyrics
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We won't find out until we're grown
Well I don't know if all that's true
Cause you got me, and baby I got you
Babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
They say our love won't pay the rent
Before it's earned,
Our money's all been spent
I guess that's so, we don't have a pot
But at least I'm sure
Of all the things we got
Babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
I got flowers in the spring
I got you to wear my ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
And if I get scared, you're always around
Don't let them say your hair's too long
Cause I don't care,
With you I can't go wrong
Then put your little hand in mine
There ain't no hill or mountain
We can't climb
Babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
I got you to hold my hand
I got you to understand
I got you to walk with me
I got you to talk with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
I got you to hold me tight
I got you, I won't let go
I got you to love me so
I got you babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
The Dictators’ cover of Sonny and Cher’s song, “I Got You Babe,” is a testament to the enduring nature of love. The opening lines, “They say we're young and we don't know / We won't find out until we're grown / Well, I don't know if all that's true / 'Cause you got me, and baby, I got you,” speak to a feeling of uncertainty about the future, but a sense of security in the present. The singer acknowledges that there are things that they don’t know about the world, but asserts that they don’t need to know everything as long as they have their partner.
The next verse deals with the idea that love is not enough to sustain a household. “They say our love won't pay the rent / Before it's earned, our money's all been spent / I guess that's so, we don't have a pot / But at least I'm sure of all the things we got,” the lyrics posit. Here, the song touches on the practical realities of life – money, work, and the need to provide for oneself and a partner. But again, the singer reminds their love that they have each other, and that is enough.
The final verse emphasizes the ways in which the couple supports each other emotionally. “Don't let them say your hair's too long / 'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong / Then put your little hand in mine / There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb,” the lyrics assert. The singer is there to comfort and support when their partner is sad or scared, and they encourage their partner to ignore societal expectations and just be themselves. The chorus repeats the refrain “I got you babe,” affirming the strength of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
They say we're young and we don't know
People claim that we lack understanding because of our youth
We won't find out until we're grown
Our true knowledge will only come as we age
Well I don't know if all that's true
I'm skeptical if their claims hold any truth
Cause you got me, and baby I got you
Because we have each other, the doubts of others don't matter
They say our love won't pay the rent
Other people think our love cannot provide for us
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
Our finances are tight before we've even begun earning a living
I guess that's so, we don't have a pot
It's true that we don't currently have much money
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
Despite our financial difficulties, I'm confident in the love we share
I got flowers in the spring
I have the beauty of nature during the springtime
I got you to wear my ring
I have the love of my partner who wears my engagement ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
When I'm down, my partner has a way of making me laugh
And if I get scared, you're always around
When I feel afraid, my partner is there to comfort and protect me
Don't let them say your hair's too long
Don't listen to others who criticize your appearance
Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
I love you despite your appearance, and being with you is always the right choice
Then put your little hand in mine
Hold my hand as a symbol of our love and commitment
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
We can overcome any obstacle together
I got you to hold my hand
You're always there to hold my hand through the good and the bad
I got you to understand
You truly comprehend me and my needs
I got you to walk with me
I have a partner who walks by my side on this journey of life
I got you to talk with me
I have someone to talk to about anything and everything
I got you to kiss goodnight
I have the sweet intimacy of kissing you goodnight
I got you to hold me tight
When I need comforting, you always hold me close
I got you, I won't let go
I will always hold on to you and our love
I got you to love me so
Most importantly, I have your unconditional and endless love
I got you babe
We have each other, making our love stronger
I got you babe
We affirm our love for each other once again
I got you babe
Our love is unbreakable and enduring
I got you babe
We're in this together, forever
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono
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