Ooh Baby Baby
The Miracles Lyrics


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Ooo la la la la
I did you wrong my heart went out to play
But in the game I lost you
What a price to pay, hey I'm crying

Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby
Mistakes I know I've made a few
But I'm only human
You've made mistakes too, I'm crying

Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby

I'm just about at the end of my rope
But I can't stop trying I can't give up hope
'Cause I feel that one day I'll hold you near
Whisper I still love you
Until that day is here I'm crying

Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby




Ooo baby baby
Ooo baby baby ooo

Overall Meaning

The Miracles’ “Ooh Baby Baby” is a melancholic love song about the heartache and pain that comes with making mistakes in a romantic relationship. The opening line “Ooo la la la la” is a nostalgic and reflective verse that sets the tone of the song. The singer admits to wronging his partner and explains that his heart led him to play around, but he lost her in the game. Losing her has left him with an unbearable sadness that causes him to cry.


The chorus, “Ooo baby baby” is a repeated lament indicating the depth of the singer’s sorrow, as he accepts responsibility and reveals that he’s only human and that he’s made mistakes in the relationship too. He also hopes his partner can forgive him, as they’ve made mistakes at some point during their time together.

As the song continues, the singer reveals how close to the edge of his own sanity he has come. But despite everything, he’s still chasing after her and keeping hope up. He believes that one day they will be reconciled and be able to express their love to each other again. Until that day comes, he will be crying.


“Ooh Baby Baby” is a song meant to be sorrowful and apologetic, with lyrics that speak to anyone who has made mistakes in a relationship. However, it also speaks to the idea that love and hope can overcome anything given enough time.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooo la la la la
I am aware that I was guilty of wronging you.


I did you wrong my heart went out to play
I let my heart lead me to make a mistake by hurting you.


But in the game I lost you
My mistake caused me to lose you, which I regret.


What a price to pay, hey I'm crying
I acknowledge the consequences of my actions and I am emotional about it.


Ooo baby baby
An expression of sadness and longing for the lost love.


Mistakes I know I've made a few
I am aware that I am not perfect and have made mistakes.


But I'm only human
I am acknowledging that as a human, it is natural to make mistakes.


You've made mistakes too, I'm crying
I also acknowledge that you are not perfect and have made mistakes which have caused me sadness.


I'm just about at the end of my rope
I am feeling desperate and hopeless about our relationship.


But I can't stop trying I can't give up hope
Despite the despair, I cannot stop believing in our love and trying to make things right.


'Cause I feel that one day I'll hold you near
I have hope that one day we will be reunited and back in each other's arms.


Whisper I still love you
When we are reunited, I will express my love and apologize for my mistakes.


Until that day is here I'm crying
Until we are together again, I will continue to feel sad and long for you.


Ooo baby baby ooo
Repeating the expression of sadness and longing for the lost love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFFORD N. BRANCH JR., PHYLLIS ROBINSON

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@fellyroo

Ooo la la la
I did you wrong
my heart went out to play
But in the game, I lost you
What a price to pay,
I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby

Mistakes, I know I've made a few
But I'm only human
You've made mistakes too,
I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby

I'm just about at the end of my rope
But I can't stop trying, I can't give up hope
'Cause I feel that one day,
I'll hold you near
Whisper, I still love you
Until that day is here,
I'm crying

Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby
Ooo, baby baby
Ooo ooo ooo ooo, baby baby, ooo



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