You're Just a Baby
Sweet Goodbyes: Navigating Life's Transitions in Belle and Sebastian's 'You're Just a Baby'
Lyrics
You're just a baby, baby girl
You are a young and innocent girl
So kiss me on the cheek and then go off to sleep
Give me a kiss on the cheek and then go to sleep
You're just a baby, baby girl
Reiteration of the girl's young age and innocence
So kiss me on the cheek before you know what's sweet
Kiss me on the cheek while you're still innocent
You will be working in the morning
In the future, you will have responsibilities or a job
And I won't be there to see you go off you're head
I won't be there when you start working and face challenges
You will be working in the morning
Reiteration of the girl's future work and the singer's absence
And I won't be there to see you go off you're head
Emphasis on the singer's absence during the girl's challenges
There must be a reason for all the looks we gave
There's a significance to the exchanged looks and unspoken words
And all the things we never said before
Reflecting on unspoken feelings and thoughts
So what's the score?
Asking about the overall situation or emotional state
'Cause there must be a reason for all the looks we gave
Reiteration of the importance of exchanged looks and unspoken words
And all the things we never said before
Continuing to reflect on unexpressed emotions
You're just a baby, baby girl
Reiteration of the girl's young age and innocence
So kiss me on the cheek before you go to school
Kiss before going to school, emphasizing the fleeting innocence
You're just a baby, baby girl
Reiteration of the girl's young age and innocence
So kiss me on the cheek before you know what's cool
Kiss before becoming aware of what's considered cool
You will be crying in the morning
The girl will cry in the morning, possibly facing difficulties
And I won't be there to see you go off you're head
The singer won't be there during the girl's emotional challenges
Yeah, you will be crying in the morning
Reiteration of the girl's future tears and the singer's absence
And I won't be there to see you go off you're head
Emphasis on the singer's absence during the girl's emotional moments
Refrain
Refrain (repeated part of the song)
You're just a baby, baby girl
Reiteration of the girl's young age and innocence
So kiss me on the cheek and then go off to sleep
Kiss on the cheek before going to sleep, a recurring theme
You're just a baby, baby girl
Reiteration of the girl's young age and innocence
So let go of my hand so we can get some sleep
Letting go of the singer's hand to allow sleep, symbolizing independence
I will be leaving in the morning
The singer will leave in the morning, suggesting separation
And I won't be there to see you go off you're head
The singer won't witness the girl facing challenges or changes
Yeah I will be leaving in the morning
Reiteration of the singer's departure and the girl's challenges
And I won't be there to see you go off you're head
Emphasis on the singer's absence during the girl's challenging moments
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