baby its you
The Shirelles Lyrics
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Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
It's not the way you smile that touched my heart
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
It's not the way you kiss that tears me apart
But many, many nights go by
What can I do?
I can't help myself
'Cause baby it's you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Baby it's you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
You should hear what they say about you (cheat, cheat)
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
They say, they say you never, never, never been true (cheat, cheat)
Wo-ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
What can I do, when it's true
Don't want nobody, nobody
'Cause baby it's you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Baby it's you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Wo-ho, many, many nights go by
I sit alone at home and cry over you
What can I do?
I can't help myself
'Cause baby it's you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Baby, it's you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Don't leave me alone
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Come on home
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Baby, it's you
The Shirelles' song Baby It's You is a classic love song that showcases the pain and vulnerability of unrequited love. The lyrics run deep and talk about a person who is hopelessly in love with someone who doesn't feel the same way. The song's opening lyrics "Sha-la-la-la-la-la" sets the tone for the rest of the song, and it's repeated multiple times throughout the song. It's a catchy phrase that adds a timeless quality to the song.
The first verse talks about how it's not the physical acts of the person that draws the singer in, but it's something else that has touched their heart. However, despite how they feel, the second verse reveals that the singer knows that their love interest has a history of cheating, but they choose to look past it and love them anyway. The chorus repeats that the person can't help but love the subject of the song because it's them, with the refrain "Baby It's You" creating an emphatic finality to their feelings.
Overall, Baby, It's You is a timeless classic that encapsulates the helplessness and pain of unrequited love. The repetition of "Sha-la-la-la-la-la" is one of the most memorable parts of the song, and it's a great addition to the catchy tune. The song's vocals are flawless, and the beat sets the perfect tone for the melancholic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
It's not the way you smile that touched my heart
Your smile may be charming, but that's not what made me fall for you
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
It's not the way you kiss that tears me apart
Your kiss may be sweet, but it's not what's causing me pain
But many, many nights go by
I spend countless nights alone, without you
I sit alone at home and cry over you
Your absence leaves me heartbroken and in tears
What can I do?
I feel helpless and don't know how to cope
I can't help myself
My love for you is too strong for me to resist
'Cause baby it's you
It's not just anyone, it's specifically you who has captured my heart
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
Baby it's you
You are the one that I love deeply and can't live without
You should hear what they say about you (cheat, cheat)
Rumors are circulating that you are unfaithful and dishonest
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
They say, they say you never, never, never been true (cheat, cheat)
The rumors claim that you have never been loyal or honest in your past relationships
Wo-ho, it doesn't matter what they say
I don't care about the rumors or what others say about you
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
Regardless of your flaws or past mistakes, I will still love you with all my heart
What can I do, when it's true
I can't deny my feelings for you, even if they may not be rational
Don't want nobody, nobody
I don't want anyone else but you in my life
'Cause baby it's you
It's you and only you who I want by my side
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
Baby it's you
You are my true love, my everything
Wo-ho, many, many nights go by
I spend sleepless nights pining for your love
I sit alone at home and cry over you
Your absence causes me so much pain and sadness
What can I do?
I feel powerless and hopeless without you
I can't help myself
My love for you is too strong to ignore
'Cause baby it's you
You are the one I want to spend my life with
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
Baby, it's you
You make my heart skip a beat, you are everything to me
Don't leave me alone
Please don't ever leave me, I need you by my side always
Sha-la-la-la-la-la
Repeating sound used to add emphasis and rhythm to the song
Come on home
Please come back to me, I miss you so much
Baby, it's you
You are the one and only person who has captured my heart completely
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams, Burt Bacharach, DAVID MACK
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