Lyrics
Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby baby
Expressing a desire for the attention of the baby, repeated for emphasis.
Baby, baby baby, be-be-be-be-be-be baby baby, baby
Continuation of the expression of desire for the baby, with added repetitions for emotional emphasis.
Baby baby baby
Repetition of the desire for the baby's attention, emphasizing a strong emotional connection.
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Expressing a wish for the baby to return, indicating a desire to resume a romantic relationship and playfully referencing playing house.
Well, you may go to college
Suggesting that the listener may pursue education or higher learning.
You may go to school
Continuation of the idea that the listener may engage in academic pursuits.
You may have a pink Cadillac
Acknowledging material success, symbolized by a pink Cadillac.
But don't you be nobody's fool
Cautioning against naivety or being deceived despite material success.
Now baby come back, baby, come
Reiteration of the plea for the baby to come back, emphasizing the desire for reconciliation.
Come back, baby, come
Repeatedly urging the baby to return and resume the relationship.
Come back, baby I want to play house with you
Expressing the desire to play house with the baby, combining playfulness with a romantic undertone.
Now listen and I'll tell you baby
Introducing a statement or explanation to the baby.
What I'm talking about
Indicating the seriousness or importance of the upcoming message.
Come on back to me, little girl
Inviting the baby to return for the purpose of playing house, suggesting a return to a familiar and enjoyable relationship dynamic.
So we can play some house
Highlighting the desire to play house with the baby, reinforcing the romantic theme.
Now baby come back, baby, come
Repetition of the plea for the baby to come back, underscoring the emotional appeal.
Come back, baby, come
Continued emphasis on the urgency of the baby's return.
Come back, baby
Reiteration of the desire for the baby to come back.
I want to play house with you (oh let's play house, baby)
Restating the intention to play house with the baby, adding an encouraging and affectionate note.
Now this is one thing, baby
Introducing a specific point or piece of information for the baby to understand.
That I want you to know
Encouraging the baby to return and engage in a playful relationship, possibly referencing a past experience.
Come on back and let's play a little house
Inviting the baby to return and rekindle a romantic relationship by playing house together.
And we can act like we did before
Suggesting a desire to recreate past moments of intimacy and joy by playing house.
Well, baby come back, baby, come
Repetition of the plea for the baby to come back, maintaining the emotional tone.
Come back, baby, come
Continuation of the urgency for the baby's return.
Come back, baby I want to play house with you (hit it)
Restating the intention to play house with the baby, expressing a longing for a romantic connection.
Yeah
An exclamation, possibly indicating agreement or affirmation.
Now listen to me, baby
Addressing the baby and urging understanding of the upcoming statement or sentiment.
Try to understand
Encouraging the baby to comprehend a significant message or emotion.
I'd rather see you dead, little girl
An intense expression suggesting a preference for the baby's return over the idea of her being with another man.
Than to be with another man
Expressing a strong emotional reaction, indicating the seriousness of the desire for reconciliation.
Now baby come back, baby, come
Repetition of the plea for the baby's return, emphasizing the emotional connection.
Come back, baby, come
Continued emphasis on the urgency for the baby to come back.
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Reiterating the desire to play house with the baby, underscoring the romantic and playful intent.
Oh, baby baby baby
Repetition of the affectionate address to the baby, emphasizing the emotional bond.
Baby baby baby be-be-be-be-be-be baby baby baby
Continuation of the affectionate address, reinforcing the emotional connection and desire for the baby's return.
Baby baby baby
Repetition of the affectionate address, maintaining the emotional tone.
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Reiteration of the desire for the baby to come back and play house, concluding the song with a final plea.
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