Baby I Won't Do You No Harm
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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I see you standing on the corner,
You see me running down the street.
These high school kids are stealing street signs,
Little sister quick upon her feet.
You got me searching all over;
I'm searching hard for what I want.

Don't be late, baby I won't do you no harm.
Don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.

Your only scratching at the surface,
You go all in before you fold.
Try to describe the local colour,
'Scuse me if I may be so bold.
I go and catch another prisoner,





don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.
don't be late, baby I wont do you no harm

Overall Meaning

The Sheepdogs's song "Baby I Won't Do You No Harm" is a love song that expresses the yearning and desire of the singer for the person they are in love with. The lyrics describe the singer's excitement and anticipation at the sight of their love interest waiting on a street corner. The singer is determined to pursue this love, even in the face of obstacles such as street sign thefts and a sister's quick feet.


The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to take risks and go all in for this love, unlike their hesitant love interest who only scratches at the surface. This is emphasized in the line "Try to describe the local color, 'Scuse me if I may be so bold", where the singer is suggesting that they are able to see and appreciate the depth and complexity of the world around them, and they wish their love interest would do the same.


Overall, "Baby I Won't Do You No Harm" conveys a message of determination, boldness, and the willingness to take risks for the sake of love. The singer is not willing to be put off or kept waiting, and they reassure their love interest that they will not cause any harm, underscoring the depth and sincerity of their love.


Line by Line Meaning

I see you standing on the corner,
I notice you standing on the street corner


You see me running down the street.
You see me running towards you


These high school kids are stealing street signs,
A group of high school students are stealing street signs nearby


Little sister quick upon her feet.
A little girl is also there, moving quickly on her feet


You got me searching all over;
I am searching everywhere for something


I'm searching hard for what I want.
I am putting in a lot of effort to find what I desire


Don't be late, baby I won't do you no harm.
Please don't be late, I promise I won't cause any trouble


Don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.
I don't want you to hold back, please don't delay our relationship


Your only scratching at the surface,
You are only exploring the superficial aspects of things


You go all in before you fold.
You take risks before knowing the outcome


Try to describe the local colour,
Attempt to define the local ambiance


'Scuse me if I may be so bold.
I apologize if my candor seems impolite


I go and catch another prisoner,
I will pursue another romantic interest if I am not successful with you


don't you [?], baby don't keep putting me off.
I don't want you to hold back, please don't delay our relationship


don't be late, baby I won't do you no harm
Please don't be late, I promise I won't cause any trouble




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