Marsalis has made his reputation with a combination of skill in jazz performance and composition, a sophisticated yet earthy and hip personal style, an impressive knowledge of jazz and jazz history, and skill as a virtuoso classical trumpeter. As of 2006, he has made sixteen classical and more than thirty jazz recordings, has been awarded nine Grammys between the genres, and has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music, the first time it has been awarded for a jazz recording.
Baby I Love You
Wynton Marsalis Quartet Lyrics
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Oh baby, I love you
In the morning when the sun comes back
In the moonlight oh, my honeypie I'm thinking
Oh baby, I love you
Oh baby, baby I love you
Baby, baby I love you
When I'm working on my nine to five
I get the work done 'cause you are mine, mine!
Oh baby, baby
Baby I love you
Oh baby, baby I love you
(I got it!)
Baby, baby
I love you
Baby, baby I love you
When where dining at a fancy place
I forget to eat because I'm so busy looking at your face
Ooh ooh baby, I love you
I love you
Baby, I love you
Baby, baby I love you
The juxtaposition of are hearts entwined
The definition is that you'll be mine-for-ever
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
I love you, yes I do
The Wynton Marsalis Quartet's song "Baby I Love You" is a love song filled with declarations of affection and adoration. The song opens with the simple but powerful repetition of "Oh baby, I love you" which sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics describe how the singer's love for their significant other is present in all aspects of their lives, from the sunrise to the moonlight, from their busy workday to a fancy dinner date. The singer is completely consumed by their love for their partner as indicated by the line "I forget to eat because I'm so busy looking at your face."
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the singer and their partner being entwined and "mine-for-ever" which adds a sense of permanence and commitment to the song. The use of simple but evocative imagery and the repetition of the phrase "baby I love you" emphasizes the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Baby I Love You" is a heartfelt declaration of love that uses repetition and imagery to create a romantic and sincere message.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, I love you
Expressing love for someone
Oh baby, I love you
Repeating love expression
In the morning when the sun comes back
Love exists in every moment of the day
In the moonlight oh, my honeypie I'm thinking
Thinking of the loved one under moonlight
Baby, baby I love you
Repeating love expression
Oh oh baby I love you
Repeating love expression with excitement
When I'm working on my nine to five
Lover's presence helps focus on work
I get the work done 'cause you are mine, mine!
Motivated by love to complete work duties
Oh baby, baby
Love expression
Baby I love you
Expressing love for someone
Oh baby, baby I love you
Repeating love expression
Baby, baby
Love expression
I love you
Expressing love for someone
When where dining at a fancy place
Love is felt even in luxurious settings
I forget to eat because I'm so busy looking at your face
Lover finds the loved one's face captivating
Ooh ooh baby, I love you
Expressing love for someone with excitement
The juxtaposition of are hearts entwined
Two hearts coming together in love
The definition is that you'll be mine-for-ever
Love is forever
Oh baby, baby, baby, baby baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Repeating love expression multiple times
I love you, yes I do
Affirmation of love for the loved one
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Phillip Powell
So good. So so good.
Mirchelle Collins
Baby I love you very smooth nice
Tata Samoylova
Bibiii I love youuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Joseph Aragon
I love my Carmelobutt. My Carmelobutt is a dog. He knew that I dedicated this song to him. He felt so special. It is the most beautiful love song ever. Only to my Carmelobutt will I dedicate this song.