Baby Now That I Found You
The Foundations Lyrics


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Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me

Baby, baby, since first we met
I knew in this heart of mine (I wanna tell you)
The love we had could not be bad
Play it right and bide my time

Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
Darling, I just can't let you

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me

Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
Darling, I just can't let you

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me





Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so

Overall Meaning

The Foundations’ “Baby Now That I've Found You" is a love song about finding someone special after a lifetime of searching. The lyrics express a deep emotional bond with the person and a need to keep them close. The singer proclaims, “Baby, now that I’ve found you, I can’t let you go. I’ll build my world around you, I need you so.” Even though the other person may not feel the same way or might want to leave, the singer cannot let go of the love they share.


The song also reflects the idea that true love takes time and patience. The line, “Play it right and bide my time,” suggests that the singer knows that building a lasting relationship takes effort and that they are willing to wait for it. The song's catchy melody and rhythm help to convey the singer's overwhelming love and desire to be with the person they have found.


One interpretation of the song suggests that the lyrics might not only be about romantic love but also about finding a sense of purpose in life. The idea of “build[ing] my world around you” could mean that the singer has found something important to them, something they believe in and want to devote their energy and time to. Finding purpose in life is something that many people search for, and this song could represent the feeling of finally finding it.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
Now that I've finally found you, I cannot bear to be separated from you


I'll build my world around you, I need you so
You are my world and I cannot live without you


Baby, even though you don't need me
Despite the fact that you may not require me


You don't need me
I will always need you more than you may ever need me


Baby, baby, since first we met
Ever since I first laid eyes on you, baby,


I knew in this heart of mine (I wanna tell you)
I felt deep within my heart (and I want to express this to you)


The love we had could not be bad
What we share is a good love, and it cannot be wrong


Play it right and bide my time
I will be patient and wait for the right time to make you mine


Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
I've searched for a lifetime to find someone


To give me love like you
Who could love me as much as you do


Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
But now you've said you want to leave me


Darling, I just can't let you
My dear, I cannot find the strength to let you go




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Andrew Macleod, Tony Macaulay

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@chacchabell1848

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, baby, since first we met
I knew in this heart of mine, (I wanna tell you...)
The love we had could not be bad
Play it right and bide my time
Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
(Darling, I just can't let you)
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
(Darling, I just can't let you)
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me



@danielaacosta4933

Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, baby, since first we met
I knew in this heart of mine (I wanna tell you)
The love we had could not be bad
Play it right and bide my time
Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
Darling, I just can't let you
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Spent a lifetime looking for somebody
To give me love like you
Now you've told me that you wanna leave me
Darling, I just can't let you
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so
Baby, even though you don't need me
You don't need me
Baby, now that I've found you, I can't let you go
I'll build my world around you, I need you so



All comments from YouTube:

@chloedoyle1706

my dad would always sing this to me as a baby ....same song was played at his funeral 😪😪💔 RIP dad gone but never forgotten 😭💔

@jinji0205

im sorry...

@spudjohnsonn8122

He's not dead, his body is, his soul is more alive than us !

@paulbaker1505

That's a lovely post

@jdbenedict1961

Chloe, your message is just so . . . . perfect . . . thanks for sharing . . . now that I found you, I can't let you go!!

@ReginaldForman

R.i.p. Pops

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@soulflmind

7 years old hearing this..still relevant even now. Some songs never leave and are forever.✨💫💖

@PunchDrunkLizzy

Can't believe I forgot about this song! This and "Build Me Up, Buttercup" are such great songs. Always a good way to brighten my day.

@RickRox75

Oh man, I love this. This is a fantastic song by The Foundations. Brilliant, brilliant. A great record that deserved to top the UK charts back in November 1967. Great production by Pye and wonderful vocals by the late Clem Curtis. A great, catchy song.

@taurusfroggy

This song actually makes me cry because it captures the desperation someone feels when they find someone and are so happy that it scares them the happiness won't last. I've been there!

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