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Talking About My Baby
The Impressions Lyrics


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I want to talk about my baby, yeah yeah
With her pretty smile, yeah yeah
She's 'bout to drive me crazy, yeah yeah
Makes my heart beat wild

So everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

I want to talk about my baby, yeah yeah
She does the walk real nice, yeah yeah
There's no questions about maybe
For her I'd make any sacrifice

So everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

And when she walks that walk
I can't help but feel that she's for real
And when she talks that talk
I can't quite explain just how I feel
Talking about my baby

I want to talk about my baby, yeah yeah
To me she's everything, yeah yeah
She might fuss and called you lazy
But to her I'm still the king

So everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The Impressions’ hit track “Talking About My Baby” is a declaration of admiration for the singer’s lover. It is an upbeat R&B soul song that is easy to dance to, with the use of the repeated refrain “yeah yeah” and a steady backbeat. The singer opens by saying he wants to talk about his baby and then goes on to describe her smile, how she’s about to drive him crazy, and how her beauty makes his heart race. He then emphasizes that everyone around him should agree with him that his baby is amazing, by saying “Everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah.”


In the second verse, he describes her walk and emphasizes that he would do anything to keep her, making it clear that he has no doubts about his feelings for her. The bridge highlights the feeling he gets when he sees her move and how he feels about the way she talks. The last verse is a conclusion of the singer’s thoughts on his baby.


The song’s structure, lyrics, melody, and harmonious chorus are a testament to The Impressions’ remarkable songwriting abilities. The use of repetition in the lyrics and the catchy melody make it easy for listeners to join in and sing along. Additionally, the ability of The Impressions to deliver such a heartfelt and relatable message is what made them standout in their time. Talking About My Baby is a perfect representation of the group’s soulful, positive, and uplifting music.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to talk about my baby, yeah yeah
I have an overwhelming desire to talk about my lover


With her pretty smile, yeah yeah
She has an attractive smile that fills me with joy


She's 'bout to drive me crazy, yeah yeah
She has the power to make me lose my mind with love


Makes my heart beat wild
She makes my heart race with excitement


So everybody say, yeah, yeah yeah
Join me in expressing our admiration for her


She does the walk real nice, yeah yeah
She has a graceful walk that captivates me


There's no questions about maybe
There's no doubt in my mind about my feelings for her


For her I'd make any sacrifice
I'm willing to do anything for her


And when she walks that walk
Her walk is so mesmerizing


I can't help but feel that she's for real
I know that she is genuine and true


And when she talks that talk
Her words are so captivating


I can't quite explain just how I feel
I'm unable to describe the depth of my emotions


To me she's everything, yeah yeah
She means the world to me


She might fuss and call you lazy
She may get upset and criticize me, but I still love her


But to her I'm still the king
Despite her criticism, I still hold a special place in her heart




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD

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Comments from YouTube:

@justinquaylepate1358

I cried when Curtis Mayfield died! The first time I heard this song was when I was 3 in 1981

@williamg2552

The IMPRESSIONS- 1991 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees!!

@raymondmalcuit8361

This Song Went To Number 12 On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart In 1964.

@mahevavivien292

I'm 14 years old but I listen to this since I'm like 2 years old and I have only one thing to say. THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE ❤

@plasteredbastard

Curtis had a way of reaching the heart in ways so few artists were able to. Listening to his work makes you appreciate his gift all the more.

@sopranoaliciairigoyenpons4661

My boyfriend Frank is showing me all this great songs. Such a nice music, never dies.

@batman-telephoneman5479

Frank? Frank Rizzo? You know that prick kicked my dog upside down one day and then fired clam chowder down all over the sidewalk outside my apartment? I think that guy has a drinking problem.

@deborahmccoy3837

That electric guitar at the beginning of this cut is too.......cold, matter of fact all through the song.

@michaelhackett8800

Curtis Mayfield was a class act wrote for loads of soloists and groups and of course the impressions. Rip Soul brother.

@nathanielrossi9659

Man that guitar in the very beginning is so groovy man.

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