1. The … Read Full Bio ↴There have been mat least three groups called The Originals.
1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s.
The group found modest success in the first half of the decade, often working as backup singers for recordings by artists such as Jimmy Ruffin ("What Becomes of the Broken Hearted", 1966) and David Ruffin ("My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)", 1969). The Originals found their biggest success under the guidance of Motown legend Marvin Gaye, who co-wrote and produced two of the group's biggest singles, "Baby I'm For Real", and "The Bells". Both songs became seminal soul music recordings, and both songs have since been covered: 1990s R&B group After 7 re-recorded "Baby I'm For Real" and made it a hit again in 1992, while another 1990s R&B group Color Me Badd re-recorded "The Bells" for one of their albums.
While the group went on to have more modest success in both the soul and disco fields near the end of the decade, including "Down To Love Town," a #1 dance chart hit, the songs they made with Marvin Gaye are their most memorable notable.
2. The Originals were a short-lived ska band from the United Kingdom, best known for their track 'No One Like You', which was in fact released under their previous name The Volecanoes but became best known as an Originals song. Later incarnation's of the band, led by bassist Arthur Kay, were called Arthur Kay & The Originals or Arthur Kay's Originals.
3. The Originals were an alter ego of The Champs, known for their 1958 hit Tequila,
Bab I'm For Real
The Originals Lyrics
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You don't understand
How much I love you baby
And how much I want to be your only man, oh baby
Baby, baby, baby
You don't have to go
Stay a little while longer baby
I want to talk to you just a little more
You are wondering if I'm for real
But if you cry, I wonder why you cry
I tell you, know why this is how I feel
Baby I'm for real
Baby I'm for real
Baby I'm for real
But if you really want to know the truth about it
Girl, I just can't live with out you
And that's why I'm confessing my love to you
So that I can live my whole life with you
Baby, baby, baby
Don't leave
Never, never, never, never gonna leave you baby
The Originals' song "Baby I'm For Real" is a soulful ballad expressing the singer's profuse love for their partner. The song opens with the repeated plea to the partner, urging them to understand the depth of the singer's love for them. The singer continues to implore their lover to stay with them a little longer and have a talk, emphasizing that they want to be the only man for them. The second verse describes the partner's little tears about to fall, demonstrating their confusion about whether the singer's love is genuine or not. The chorus follows, with the singer unequivocally stating that they are, indeed, for real, and that they can't live without their partner.
The third verse is a profound declaration of the singer's devotion to their lover. They reassure their partner that their love is genuine and not merely an infatuation. The song concludes with the repeated assertion that the singer is never going to leave their lover, establishing the eternal commitment between the two of them.
Overall, "Baby I'm For Real" is a touching love song that communicates the sincerity and depth of the singer's feelings for their lover. The song encapsulates the essence of a long-term relationship that's built on honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby
Addressing the beloved with affection.
You don't understand
The intensity of my love for you is beyond your comprehension.
How much I love you baby
I am deeply in love with you, my dear.
And how much I want to be your only man, oh baby
My desire to be the only man in your life is strong and genuine.
Baby, baby, baby
Continuing to address the beloved with affection.
You don't have to go
Please don't leave me.
Stay a little while longer baby
I want to spend more time with you before you go.
I want to talk to you just a little more
There are things I still need to say to you.
I see the little tears in your eyes about to fall
You are on the verge of crying.
You are wondering if I'm for real
You doubt the authenticity of my feelings for you.
But if you cry, I wonder why you cry
I do not understand why you would cry if you truly believe in our love.
I tell you, know why this is how I feel
Let me explain why I feel this way, so you can trust me.
Baby I'm for real
My love for you is genuine.
Baby I'm for real
I am truly in love with you.
Baby I'm for real
I mean what I say about loving you.
But if you really want to know the truth about it
If you want to hear the real reason why I love you.
Girl, I just can't live with out you
I cannot imagine my life without you.
And that's why I'm confessing my love to you
I am telling you how I feel because I want to be honest with you.
So that I can live my whole life with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side.
Baby, baby, baby
Continuing to address the beloved with affection.
Don't leave
Please stay with me.
Never, never, never, never gonna leave you baby
I will never abandon you, my love for you is forever.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNA GAYE, ANNA GORDY GAYE, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE
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pnojazz
Baby, baby...you know when a song starts with those two words you're in for something truly special....BABY I'M FOR REAL....still givin' me shiver's and chills for over 40 some years!
keisha williams
My husband played this when we had our first date and 27 years later we still together πππ
Pauline Garciacoutu
Right on girl thumbs up im 40 been with my man. Since i was 14 still going πͺ
KXLLA
@Pauline Garciacoutu wow since 14?! dedication!
Wanda Blackburn
I'm 52 and I wish I was there to see them perform this live . I would ve passed out! Lol
NubianMax uk
Never get sick of this Wonderful tune.
Mike De La Cruz
This lovely music will never die, it's here to stay.
John B. Melton Jr.
The Originals, "Baby I'm for real",was one of my most favorite songs of 1969.I was 6 years old back then.I'll be 56 years old May 6, 2019.I still love this song.It's my music from my generation.It's still feel real good music to me.It brings back happy sweet memories.It's absolutely solid gold black folks soul soothing classic music to me,and for me.It's my speed,and my old school style.
Bad News Hughes
I'm just sitting down to have dinner with my Queen. And this beautiful song comes on the radio.
You don't hear them like this anymore!
Ashlee Sidberry
Bob Aryan so sweet.