Baby I Love You
Yayhoos The Lyrics


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Well you know I said I'd love you for all time.
Well sometimes I just can't believe you're mine.
But every now and then
I'm ready to say when
Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.

Well in your arms is where I'll always stay
But something deep inside says not today
Well I'll be sitting here
Working on this beer
Oh baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.

I try so hard each day
To make things go away
There's nothing left to say for tonight

For a couple of days I won't be coming round
I'm going to go get lost, I think I might skip town
Now I don't mean to pout
But you plain wore me out
Oh baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.

Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone
I tried dancing, I just want to go home
I know your cooking's great
But dinner will have to wait
Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone

Well I'm in a frazzled state




The party will have to wait
Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.

Overall Meaning

The Yayhoos' song "Baby I Love You" is a humorous take on the ups and downs of relationships. The song's chorus repeats the title phrase, "Oh, baby, I love you, just leave me the f*ck alone," which, at first glance, seems to be a contradiction. However, the song is a commentary on the push and pull of relationships, where one partner can simultaneously love their significant other but also feel burnt out and overwhelmed at times.


The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer proclaiming their love for their partner "for all time." However, they quickly express their disbelief that this person is really theirs. The verse reveals a moment of clarity where the singer is ready to say "when" and take a break from the dynamic. The second verse continues the theme of conflicting emotions, with the singer wanting to stay in their partner's arms but feeling like they need some space. The bridge finds the singer feeling overwhelmed and just wanting to be left alone for a few days.


Overall, the song is a humorous take on the struggles of relationships, where one partner can simultaneously love their significant other but also need time and space to themselves. The catchy chorus and upbeat melody create a juxtaposition with the song's content, making it a light-hearted yet relatable tune.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you know I said I'd love you for all time.
I promised to love you forever


Well sometimes I just can't believe you're mine.
I feel lucky to have you


But every now and then I'm ready to say when Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.
Sometimes I need some space to myself, but I still love you


Well in your arms is where I'll always stay But something deep inside says not today Well I'll be sitting here Working on this beer Oh baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.
I want to be close to you, but today I just need to be alone with my thoughts


I try so hard each day To make things go away There's nothing left to say for tonight
I work hard to deal with my problems, but tonight I need space


For a couple of days I won't be coming round I'm going to go get lost, I think I might skip town Now I don't mean to pout But you plain wore me out Oh baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.
I need to take a break from everything, it's not because of you, I'm just tired


Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone I tried dancing, I just want to go home I know your cooking's great But dinner will have to wait Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone
I appreciate everything you do, but right now I need to be by myself


Well I'm in a frazzled state The party will have to wait Oh, baby I love you, just leave me the fuck alone.
I'm feeling overwhelmed and need to relax, please understand




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Written by: JIMMY HOLIDAY

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