Lyrics
Everything is old in the world
Everything in the world has aged, except for the baby.
Except for the baby
The baby remains a symbol of youth and newness.
Little baby, ah little baby
Reiteration of the significance of the little baby.
And nothing's sun isn't seen
The sun's light is only observed in the presence of the baby.
Except for the baby
Highlighting the unique importance of the baby in perception.
Little baby, ah little baby
Reiteration of the theme of the baby as a focal point.
And I say child, be my teacher
The speaker asks the baby to be their teacher.
Would ya could ya baby yeah?
Expressing a desire for guidance from the baby.
Little baby, ah little baby
Reiteration of the plea for the baby to be a teacher.
And everyone is too big to cry
Everyone else is too mature to cry, contrasting with the baby.
Except for the baby
Emphasizing the unique emotional vulnerability of the baby.
Little baby, ah little baby
Repetition of the idea that the baby is an exception.
And everyone knows how to lie
Everyone knows how to lie, unlike the innocent baby.
Except for the baby
Highlighting the purity and honesty of the baby.
Little baby, ah little baby
Reiteration of the contrast between deceit and the baby's innocence.
So I say child, be my teacher
The speaker again requests the baby to be their teacher.
Would ya could ya baby yeah?
Expressing a willingness to learn from the baby.
Little baby, ah little baby
Reiteration of the plea for guidance from the baby.
So I said talk to me baby (talk to me baby)
Invoking communication with the baby, seeking reassurance.
talk to me baby (talk to me baby)
-talk to me baby (talk to me baby)
-talk to me baby (talk to me baby)
-talk to me baby tell me everything's all right
-So I say child, be my teacher
Repetition of the request for the baby to be a teacher.
Would ya could ya baby yeah?
Expressing the desire for the baby to guide and teach.
little baby, ah little baby
Reiteration of the importance of the little baby.
little baby, ah little baby
-little baby, ah little baby
-little baby, ah little baby
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