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 song "Ruby Baby" by Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers is an upbeat love song that tells the story of a man, who is deeply in love with a woman named Ruby. He admits that she doesn't love him in return, but he can't help how he feels about her. The lyrics are catchy, and the lead vocalist captures the emotion of the song perfectly, conveying the sense of longing and heartbreak that comes with unrequited love.
The repeated "Ruby Ruby" phrase serves as a reminder of the woman who has captured his heart, and he can't help but think of her no matter what he does. He makes a promise to himself that he will steal her away from other men who may be pursuing her, and he pledges his love to her in the chorus.
The line "Let's oink awhile, oink oink, bow" in the middle of the song is a bit of a mystery, as it doesn't seem to relate directly to the rest of the lyrics. However, it adds a unique and quirky element to the song that sets it apart from other love ballads of the time.
Overall, "Ruby Baby" is a catchy and enjoyable song that captures the joy and pain of falling in love. It is a classic example of the rock and roll genre, and it still holds up as a great song to listen to today.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now I gotta girl now and Ruby is her name
I am currently dating a girl named Ruby
Well this girl don't love me, but I love her just the same
Ruby does not love me back, although I still love her
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
I desire Ruby so deeply that it's like I am going to haunt her. I am asking her to be mine, over and over again
Well now each time I see you, baby my heart cries
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Ah it does Ruby
Every time I see Ruby, my heart is filled with sadness and cries out for her
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
I am determined to win Ruby's heart and take her away from all other men. From the moment I met her, I vowed to make her mine
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?
I am reminding listeners that my girlfriend's name is Ruby. When she looks at me, I feel a strong burning passion. However, I accidentally forget her name in the middle of the song
Aba zaba aba zaba zaba doo
Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
You always forget the words, every time
The rest of the song is just made up of nonsensical sounds and the repetition of Ruby's name. The chorus repeats because I forget the lyrics every time I sing it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ruby Dellas
When I was a little girl I used to dance on my Dad's feet to this song. Beautiful childhood I had. Miss you Dad.
Aspen Ashmore
Ruby Dellas I’m so late, but that is such a sweet story🥺❤️
Gary Kerns
How sweet! :)
Thundergirls
❤️
John Benn
WOW
Fantastic version of a great oldie by a wonderful group.
Kees Van Baaren
Wonderful and Superior👍👍
Great Sax👍👍
Rosie Barnes
The backing were the Beatbrothers, Roy Young on organ Colin Melander on bass, Tony Sheridan on vocals, Jimmy Doyle on drums, Rikki Barnes on tenor sax. How do I know, was there, married to saxplayer, still am!!! Tony also on lead guitar!!!
KT Lowe
Those are always my favorite stories - the backing musicians sometimes have cooler stories to tell than the lead act.
Carlos Dilorenzo
@KT Lowe With my friends, we have discussed for years if its Paul McCartney´s voice in the background vocals of Ruby Baby. We should ask Rosie Barnes.
William Bruce Wilhite
@Carlos Dilorenzo The Beatles were the original Beat Brothers. John Lennon created the name. And he did not care about it at all. He threw it away. Afterward, there were a bunch of no name nothings who called themselves the Beat Brothers, but they have been total zeros. JWL was the Beat Bros. And the Beatles. Nuff said. There is nothing else to know.