Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby
Chasing Shadows of Desire: Johnny Cash's Tempting Tune
Lyrics
Well they took a little honey from a honey tree
Took honey from a tree, symbolizing something sweet or desirable
They dressed it up and they called at me
Dressed it up and called it to the speaker, implying an attempt to attract attention
Now everybody's trying to be my baby
Repetition of everyone trying to be the speaker's romantic partner
Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby, now
-Well half past nine and half past four
Indication of time with numerous women seeking the speaker
Fifty women knocking on my door
-And everybody's trying to be my baby
Reiteration of the theme of everyone vying for the speaker's affection
Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby, now
-I went out last night, I didn't stay late
Speaker went out, had many dates, emphasizing popularity
'Fore I got home I had nineteen dates
-And everybody's trying to be my baby
Continued emphasis on widespread interest in being the speaker's lover
Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby, now
-Me and my girl, sittin' in the shade
Speaker and their girl discussing wealth or success
Talking about the money that she has made
-And everybody's trying to be my baby
Repetition of the theme of many individuals attempting to be the speaker's significant other
Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby, now
-Get down
"Get down" - possibly a transition or encouragement for action
Everybody's trying to be my baby
Final repetition emphasizing the universal desire to be with the speaker
Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby
-Everybody's trying to be my baby, now
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