Lyrics
Well, my baby don`t have to work
Expressing that his partner doesn't need to engage in hard labor.
And she don`t have to rob and steal
Emphasizing that she doesn't have to resort to criminal activities.
Well, my baby don`t have to work
Reiterating that his baby doesn't have to work for a living.
And she don`t have to rob and steal
Repeating the point that she doesn't need to steal to survive.
Yes, I`ll give her everything she needs
Committing to providing everything she needs.
`Cause I am her driving wheel
Identifying himself as the driving force in her life, supporting and guiding her.
Yes, she left me this morning
Acknowledging her departure in the morning.
And she said she`d be back soon
She assures him of her return soon.
Yes, she left me this morning
Repeating her departure and the promise of a quick return.
And she said she`d be back soon
Reiterating her commitment to come back soon.
Yes, she would be back early Friday mornin`
Specifying a possible return time, either early Friday morning or Saturday afternoon.
Or laid over Saturday afternoon
Providing a timeframe for her expected return.
Yes, every time she walk
Describing her walk with a vivid image of trembling like a leaf on a tree.
She shakes like a leaf tremblin` on a tree
Repeating the imagery of her walk, emphasizing her delicate or shaky demeanor.
Yes, when my baby walk down the street
Highlighting the visual effect of her walking down the street.
She shakes like a leaf tremblin` on a tree
Repeating the visual imagery of her walk and the noticeable effect it has.
Yes, the women all hate her
Indicating that other women may resent her for some reason.
But man, she`s alright with me
Expressing personal approval and acceptance of her despite the animosity from other women.
Wo, I sent the U.N. a telegram
Referring to sending a message to the U.N., possibly metaphorical, about preserving the relationship.
Don`t want nobody else to break the seal
Reiterating the desire for exclusivity and protection of the relationship.
Wo, I sent the U.N. a telegram
Repeating the mention of the U.N. and the desire for relationship preservation.
Don`t want nobody else to break the seal
Reiterating the wish to keep the relationship intact and exclusive.
I want the whole world to know
Expressing a desire for the entire world to recognize and acknowledge his role in her life.
That I am my baby`s driving wheel
Reiterating his claim of being the driving force or essential factor in her life.
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