You Baby
The Mamas & the Papas Lyrics


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From the time I fall asleep
Till the morning comes
I dream about you, baby
And I feel alright
'Cause I know tonight
I'll be with you baby
And who makes me feel like smiling
When the weary day is through

Who
You baby, you
I'm talking about my, baby
You baby, nobody but you

Who
You baby, you
I'm talking about my, baby
You baby, nobody but you

They say candy is sweet,
But it just can't compete with you, baby
You've got everything I need
And nobody can please like you, you, baby
And who believes that my wildest dreams
And my craziest schemes will come true?

Who
You baby, you
I'm talking about my, baby
You baby, nobody but you

Who
You baby, you
I'm talking about my, baby
You baby, nobody but you

A little ray of sunshine
A little bit of soul
Add just a touch of magic
It's the greatest thing
Since rock n' roll, yeah, baby

Who
You baby, you
I'm talking about my baby
You baby, nobody but you

Who
You baby, you
I'm talking about my baby
You baby, nobody but you

Who
You baby, you




I'm talking about my baby
You baby, nobody but you

Overall Meaning

The Mamas & the Papas's song "You Baby" is a love song about the euphoria of falling in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of dreaming about the person you love, and the excitement of knowing that you will be with them soon. The song is filled with joy and optimism. The singer explains that nobody else can compare to their love. Candy might be sweet, but it just can't compete with the sweetness of their love. The lyrics are cheerful, and the chorus repeats the phrase "You baby, nobody but you." This emphasizes the importance of the person the singer is in love with.


The song's message is that love can change your life completely. It makes everything better, even the toughest days. The line, "And who makes me feel like smiling when the weary day is through," highlights this. Even when you're exhausted and worn down, the love of your life can make everything better. The song is an ode to the power of love and the happiness it brings.


Overall, "You Baby" is a fun and uplifting love song that celebrates the joy of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

From the time I fall asleep Till the morning comes I dream about you, baby And I feel alright 'Cause I know tonight I'll be with you baby And who makes me feel like smiling When the weary day is through
Every moment of every day, I dream of you, baby, and it brings me comfort knowing that tonight, you will be with me. No matter how difficult my day has been, the thought of you makes me happy and brings a smile to my face.


They say candy is sweet, But it just can't compete with you, baby You've got everything I need And nobody can please like you, you, baby And who believes that my wildest dreams And my craziest schemes will come true?
They say that candy is sweet, but it doesn't even come close to comparing to you, baby. You have everything I need and nobody can please me like you can. You make me believe that even my wildest dreams and craziest plans can come true.


A little ray of sunshine A little bit of soul Add just a touch of magic It's the greatest thing Since rock n' roll, yeah, baby
You are like a little ray of sunshine and a small but significant taste of soul incorporated with a touch of enchantment. You are the best thing that has happened to me, even greater than the creation of rock and roll.


Who You baby, you I'm talking about my, baby You baby, nobody but you
You, baby, are the one I am talking about. There is nobody else who could ever take your place or compare to how much you mean to me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: P. F. Sloan, Steve Barri

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John Herling

That had to be one of the greatest albums of all time.  Every song on it was terrific.

David Maslow

Yes John Herling!😎

David Maslow

Right You are John!

David Maslow

This album was so big!

David Maslow

Right You are!!!

pwk22

@Mic Ku No , sorry, friend, I am a fossil wedded to CDs. I've had "People Like Us" on CD for 30 years. Hope you like it ... it's not bad; it's just not up to the standards of their other stuff.

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Mean Dean

This is the first version I ever heard of this song as a kid. I loved this album as a kid. Listening to this right now is bringing back great memories of when I was young.

David Maslow

I hear You!

Sandra Roarty

My brother bought this album when it was released.....I sneaked it out of his room to play it countless times. All the tracks are great!

Tommiegirl

A little ray of sunshine, a little bit of soul... love this version.

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