Before I Call You Baby
Discovering Love's Certainty
Lyrics
You, I haven't thought about you in a while
You haven't been on my mind for a while
I haven't thought about that beautiful smile
I haven't thought about your beautiful smile
And how it used to make my heart go wild
Recalling how your smile used to excite me
Wild
Expressing intense emotions or passion
You, you looked deep into my eyes and all I could think was why did I have to fall for you this time
Your gaze made me question why I fell for you this time
Time
Emphasizing the passage of time
And I know things have changed
Acknowledging that circumstances have changed
And I know that we're not the same
Recognizing that the relationship is not the same
But I just really need to know how you're gonna treat me
Expressing a need to understand how you will treat me
I need to know if you can really make me happy
Wanting assurance about the potential for happiness
I need to know that I won't be lonely
Fearing loneliness and seeking reassurance
I need to know before I call you baby
Stressing the importance of knowing before using the term "baby"
Baby
Repeating the emphasis on needing to know
I need to know before I call you baby
Reiterating the importance of clarity before using endearments
You, you're really funny I can't deny
Complimenting your sense of humor but curious about your thoughts
But I wanna know what goes on inside
Wanting to understand what's on your mind
That wonderful wandering mind,
Highlighting the appeal of your wandering mind
Mind
Reemphasizing the importance of the mind
I know you'll go and try to break down every wall
Anticipating your attempts to break down emotional barriers
But I'm not like that at all
Asserting individuality and resistance to change
I know I make it hard but I'll
Acknowledging the challenge but embracing authenticity
Never change that
Commitment to not changing a fundamental aspect
And I know we'd be great
Believing in the potential greatness of the relationship
But please, please get this straight
Requesting clarity and understanding
I just really need to know how you're gonna treat me
Reiterating the need to know how you will treat me
I need to know if you can really make me happy
Seeking assurance about the potential for happiness
I need to know that I won't be lonely
Fearing loneliness and seeking reassurance once more
I need to know before I call you baby
Emphasizing the importance of clarity before using "baby"
Baby
Repeating the emphasis on needing to know
I need to know before I call you baby
Reiterating the importance of clarity before using endearments
You seem fine
Observing that you seem fine, but questioning if you're the one
But, how do I know I want you to be mine
Expressing uncertainty about wanting you as a partner
How do I know you're what I'm looking for
Questioning if you meet the criteria for what is sought
Well sorry, I just have to make sure
Apologizing for the need to confirm compatibility
I just really need to know how you're gonna treat me
Reiterating the need to know how you will treat me
I need to know if you can really make me happy
Seeking assurance about the potential for happiness
I need to know that I won't be lonely
Fearing loneliness and seeking reassurance once more
I need to know before I call you baby
Emphasizing the importance of clarity before using "baby"
Call me baby
Expressing a willingness to be called "baby" with certainty
Baby
Repeating the desire to know before using endearments
I need to know before I call you baby
Reiterating the importance of clarity before using "baby"
Call me baby
Expressing a willingness to be called "baby" with certainty
Baby
Repeating the desire to know before using endearments
Baby
Repeating the term "baby" and the need for clarity
I need to know before I call you baby
Emphasizing the importance of knowing before using "baby"
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