Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby: Unraveling Love's Doubts
Lyrics
Woo!
Expressing excitement or emphasis.
Woo!
Continuation of excitement or emphasis.
I've got a gal who's always late
Describing a girlfriend who is consistently late.
Ev'rytime we got a date
Highlighting the habitual lateness when they have plans.
But I love her
Expressing love despite the girlfriend's tardiness.
Yes, I love her
Reiterating the love for the girlfriend.
Well now, I'm gonna walk
Expressing intention to confront the girlfriend at her home.
Right up to her gate
Planning to approach the girlfriend's gate.
And see if I can get it straight
Attempting to clarify the relationship during the meeting.
Ev'rytime I want her
Expressing desire for the girlfriend every time.
I'm gonna ask her
Indicating the intention to question her.
Well now, but is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Pose a direct question about the status of the relationship.
And the way you actin' lately
Expressing doubts based on recent behavior.
Makes me doubt
Questioning the sincerity of the girlfriend's feelings.
Well, are but you, still my baby, baby?
Pondering if she still considers him her baby.
Well, now it seems my flame
Noticing a decline in passion or affection.
In your heart is done gone out
Implying the flame of love may have faded.
Now, a woman who is a creature
Defining a woman as a complex and unpredictable being.
Who that has always been strange
Emphasizing the mysterious nature of women.
Now when you're sure the one you'll find
Noticing a change in the girlfriend's feelings.
Girl, has made a change of mind
Suggesting the girlfriend's change of heart.
Now, is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Repeating the central question about the relationship.
Well, for maybe baby
Pondering the possibility of the girlfriend finding someone new.
You'll find somebody new
Expressing uncertainty about the future of the relationship.
Or but is my baby
Prompting a direct question about his baby's loyalty.
Still my baby, true?
Seeking reassurance about the enduring nature of the relationship.
Am I?
Possibly questioning his own role or commitment in the relationship.
Woo
Expressing excitement or emphasis.
Wa-oh!
Continuation of excitement or emphasis.
Woo!
Expressing excitement or emphasis.
Woo!
-Woo!
-Baby, will have a brand new start
Concluding with the idea of a fresh start for the couple.
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