Ruby Baby
Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers Lyrics
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Let's see I need some beat boys
Well this girl don't love me, but I love her just the same
Pick it up boys
Woah oh oh Ruby Ruby
How I want you
Like a ghost I'm a gonna haunt you
Ruby Ruby, Ruby will you be mine
Well now each time I see you, baby my heart cries
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Ah it does Ruby
Well now I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
From the happy day I met you
I made a bet that I was gonna get you
Umm?
Ruby will you be mine
Let's oink awhile
oink oink
oink oink
bow
oink oink bow
Whoa oh oh oh oh
bow
oink oink
woof woof
Well I gotta girl I said Ruby is her name
What's her name?
Ruby
Carol
When this girl looks at me she just sets my soul aflame
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh
Forgot it
What are you gonna do now?
Aba zaba aba zaba zaba doo
Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
You always forget the words, every time
The lyrics to Tony Sheridan's song "Ruby Baby" are a tale of unrequited love. The singer is in love with a girl named Ruby, who does not reciprocate his feelings. Despite this, he continues to pursue her, even going so far as to say that he will "haunt" her like a ghost. He makes a bet that he will win her over, and declares his love for her in the chorus, repeatedly asking if she will be his.
The lyrics are simple yet catchy, with the repetition of the name Ruby and the upbeat rhythm making it a fun and memorable song. The use of animal sounds towards the end adds to the playful nature of the song.
Overall, "Ruby Baby" is a classic 1950s rock and roll song that encapsulates the feelings of young love and the desire to win someone over.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now I gotta girl now and Ruby is her name
The singer introduces his love interest named Ruby.
Well this girl don't love me, but I love her just the same
The singer acknowledges that Ruby does not reciprocate his feelings, but he continues to love her anyway.
Woah oh oh Ruby Ruby
How I want you
Like a ghost I'm a gonna haunt you
Ruby Ruby, Ruby will you be mine
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
The singer expresses his desire for Ruby and states that he will pursue her relentlessly.
Well now each time I see you, baby my heart cries
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Ah it does Ruby
The singer reveals the emotional impact that Ruby has on him, causing his heart to ache.
Well now I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
The singer declares his intention to win Ruby's affection and take her away from her other suitors.
From the happy day I met you
I made a bet that I was gonna get you
Umm?
Ruby will you be mine
The singer reflects on the moment he met Ruby and admits that he made a promise to himself to make her his own.
Well I gotta girl I said Ruby is her name
What's her name?
Ruby
Carol
When this girl looks at me she just sets my soul aflame
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh
Forgot it
What are you gonna do now?
The singer reiterates that Ruby is his love interest and shares how deeply she affects him. He then forgets the lyrics and acknowledges his mistake.
Aba zaba aba zaba zaba doo
Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
You always forget the words, every time
The singer humorously chants nonsensical syllables and acknowledges his repeated forgetfulness of the lyrics to the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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