I Got You Babe
Eternal Love in Song: Discovering the Deeper Meaning of 'I Got You Babe'
Lyrics
They say we're young and we don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the knowledge that comes with youth.
We won't find out until we grow
Anticipation of understanding life as they grow older.
Well, I don't know if all that's true
Uncertainty about the validity of conventional wisdom.
'Cause you got me, and baby, I got you
Assurance and contentment in the relationship despite uncertainties.
Babe
Affectionate term for the partner.
I got you, babe
Repeated affirmation of having each other.
I got you, babe
-They say our love won't pay the rent
Concerns about the practical aspects of love.
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
Financial struggles and the ephemeral nature of money.
I guess that's so, we don't have a plot
Acknowledgment of a lack of material wealth but contentment.
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
Security in the intangible aspects of the relationship.
Babe
Reiteration of mutual assurance and commitment.
I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got flowers in the spring
Listing the positive aspects of the relationship.
I got you to wear my ring
-And when I'm sad, you're a clown
-And if I get scared, you're always around
-Don't let them say your hair's too long
Defying societal norms for the sake of love and unity.
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
-Then put your little hand in mine
-There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
-Babe
Reaffirmation of having each other.
I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got you to hold my hand
Enumerating the emotional and physical support provided by the partner.
I got you to understand
-I got you to walk with me
-I got you to talk with me
-I got you to kiss goodnight
-I got you to hold me tight
-I got you, I won't let go
-I got you to love me so
-I got you, babe
Final reassurance of love and commitment.
I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
-I got you, babe
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