My Babe
Love Unyielding: Donald Byrd's 'My Babe' Decoded
Lyrics
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Expressing the commitment of the speaker's partner to faithfulness; she doesn't tolerate cheating.
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Reiteration of the partner's strong stance against cheating in the relationship.
Oh yeah she don't stand no cheatin',
Continuation of the theme of fidelity, emphasizing the partner's intolerance for cheating.
She don't stand none of that midnight creepin'
Explicit rejection of any secretive or unfaithful behavior, specifically mentioning "midnight creepin'."
My babe, true little baby, my babe
Endearing reference to the partner as "my babe," highlighting the speaker's affection.
My babe, I know she love me, my babe
Assertion that the partner loves the speaker; reinforcing the mutual affection in the relationship.
Oh yes, I know she love me, my babe
Reiteration of the partner's love, emphasizing the certainty of the speaker regarding this emotion.
Oh yes, I know she love me,
Continuation of the affirmation of the partner's love, with a specific mention of actions like kissing and hugging.
She don't do nothin' but kiss and hug me
Emphasis on the partner's affectionate actions, indicating a relationship based on love and physical closeness.
My babe, true little baby, my babe
Repetition of the endearing term "my babe," underscoring the sincerity and depth of the relationship.
- solo -
Instrumental solo section; no lyrical content to interpret.
My baby don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Restatement of the partner's intolerance for cheating, emphasizing the importance of fidelity.
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin', my babe
Reiteration of the partner's strong stance against cheating, emphasizing the speaker's confidence in this commitment.
Oh no, she don't stand no cheatin',
Continuation of the theme of fidelity, suggesting a zero-tolerance policy for any form of cheating.
Ev'rything she do she do so pleasin'
Recognition of the partner's pleasing qualities in everything she does, reinforcing the positive aspects of the relationship.
My babe, true little baby, my babe
Reaffirmation of the affectionate term "my babe," underscoring the true and endearing nature of the relationship.
My baby don't stand no foolin', my babe
Introduction of a new theme: the partner's intolerance for fooling or deception in the relationship.
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin', my babe
Reiteration of the partner's strong stance against fooling or deception, emphasizing this aspect of the relationship.
Oh yeah, she don't stand no foolin',
Continuation of the theme of intolerance for fooling, suggesting a commitment to honesty and transparency.
When she's hot there ain't no coolin'
Expression of the partner's passionate nature, particularly when she is in a state of excitement or arousal.
My babe, true little baby, my babe
Reaffirmation of the endearing term "my babe," emphasizing the enduring and true nature of the relationship.
She's my baby (true little baby) ...
Confirmation of the partner's status as the speaker's baby, summarizing the theme of love, fidelity, and authenticity in the relationship.
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