Their best known songs include "Summer In The City", "Do You Believe In Magic?", "Darling Be Home Soon", and "Daydream". The band reunited in 1991 and continue to perform without Sebastian, who has declined to participate, and Yanovsky, who died in 2002.
The band's name was inspired by lyrics from Mississippi John Hurt's "Coffee Blues" and drew influence from contemporary folk and psychedelic music while also inspiring later rock bands.
A more complete history of this seminal New York band can be found on their official site: lovinspoonful.com
You Baby
The Lovin' Spoonful Lyrics
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My whole life through
And now that I'm your guy
I'm gonna live and die for only you
Baby, baby, now you're gonna know
All the ways I plan to thrill you so
You're gonna see
Just for you, baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only you
Could have made me wait this long
Wanting your kiss
And now you're really mine
I'll make up for the time you've made us miss
Baby, baby, now that it's all right
I'm gonna hug and kiss you every night
You're gonna see
There's a lifetime of love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only you
Baby, baby, now that it's all right
I'm gonna hug and kiss you every night
You're gonna see
I said, all the love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only you
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only you
In The Lovin' Spoonful's song "You Baby," the singer expresses his undying love and devotion to his significant other. He begins by revealing that he has wanted her his whole life and that now that he has her, he will do anything for her. He goes on to promise that she will see all the ways he plans to "thrill" her and that he has saved "all the love in [him]" just for her. The chorus is a repetition of how she is the only one for him and ends with the phrase "only you."
The second verse reveals that the singer has been waiting a long time for his partner's kiss, and now that they are together, he plans to make up for lost time. He promises to hug and kiss her every night and that she will see there is a lifetime of love in him just for her. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of his partner in his life.
The lyrics of "You Baby" convey a deep and enduring love, highlighting the importance of having that special someone in one's life. The singer promises to do all he can to make her happy and express his love through actions and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I've been wanting you
I have desired you for my entire life
My whole life through
Since the very beginning of my existence
And now that I'm your guy
Having you as my partner
I'm gonna live and die for only you
I will devote my entire life to you
Baby, baby now you're gonna know
Now you will comprehend
All the ways I plan to thrill you so
The numerous ways I will please and excite you
You gonna see
You will witness for yourself
I've saved all the love in me
I have kept all of my affection for you
Just for
Exclusively for
You baby,
You alone,
Only you
No one else
Oh, oh, only you
Absolutely no one else
Could have make me
No one else could have caused me
Wait this long
To wait for such an extended period
Wanting your kiss
Desiring to be kissed by you
And now you're really mine
Now that I truly have you as my own
I'll make up for the time
I will compensate for the time lost
You made us miss
That you had caused us to waste
Baby, baby now that it's all right
Now that everything is okay, my darling
I'm gonna hug and kiss you every night
I will embrace and kiss you each night
There's a lifetime of love in me
I possess a vast amount of love
You baby,
You alone,
Only you
No one else
Oh, oh, only you
Absolutely no one else
You baby,
You alone,
You baby
You alone
Only you
No one else
Oh, oh, only you
Absolutely no one else
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Cynthia Weil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
You know I’ve been wanting you
My whole life through
And now that I’m your guy
I’m gonna live and die for only you
Baby, baby, now you’re gonna know
All the ways I plan to thrill you so
You’re gonna see
I save all the love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
Could have made me wait this long
Wanting your kiss
But now you’re really mine
I’ll make up for the time you’ve made us miss
Baby, baby, now that it’s all right
I’m gonna hug and kiss you every night
You’re gonna see
There’s a lifetime of love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
Baby, baby, now that it’s all right
I’m gonna hug and kiss you every night
You’re gonna see
I’ve set all the love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
You
@ritacouchcooper2842
I lost my baby a few months ago. So bittersweet. Love these guys. Wonderful tunes.
@dmitrimoore2870
What a powerful song!!!
@Cool427
A great fun song 🎵
@1populist
Joe Butler on lead vocals.
@katiaribeiro9595
Nicholas obrigada!
@dmitrimoore2870
💕😘
@owensclock
On or about Sept. 1, 1965 The Lovin' Spoonful made what I believe was their first national TV appearance on Dick Clark's "Where the Action Is" They were set up pool side side. "You Baby" was the first song they did.
@duncanmasseyswonderfulworl6376
I thought that was The Turtles......
@maryk446
@@duncanmasseyswonderfulworl6376 That's what I thought also! But the Lovin Spoonful song "Me about you" was also done by the Turtles and reached no. 105) on the charts in 1970.)
@user-ww7ec2ot4n
Lyrics:
You know I’ve been wanting you
My whole life through
And now that I’m your guy
I’m gonna live and die for only you
Baby, baby, now you’re gonna know
All the ways I plan to thrill you so
You’re gonna see
I save all the love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
Could have made me wait this long
Wanting your kiss
But now you’re really mine
I’ll make up for the time you’ve made us miss
Baby, baby, now that it’s all right
I’m gonna hug and kiss you every night
You’re gonna see
There’s a lifetime of love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
Baby, baby, now that it’s all right
I’m gonna hug and kiss you every night
You’re gonna see
I’ve set all the love in me
Just for you (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
You (you), baby
Only you
Whoa-oh, only
You