Lyrics
There are guys who will lie
Some men are deceptive and dishonest.
Then they'll hang you out to dry
They betray and abandon others.
But not my baby
Assuring that her partner is not like that.
Promise you everything
Promising everything but not fulfilling commitments.
Then they never buy the ring
Failing to follow through on promises like buying an engagement ring.
But not my baby
Emphasizing her partner's reliability in contrast to others.
Say they're out with their pals
Claiming to be with friends while seeing other women.
When they're seein' other gals
Highlighting the contrast between her partner and unfaithful men.
But not my baby
Reinforcing her partner's loyalty.
And they think it's a crime
Expressing dissatisfaction with men who are reluctant to spend money.
When they have to spend a dime
Complaining about their resistance to financial commitments.
But not my baby
Reiterating her partner's generosity and willingness to spend.
Bring you gifts now and then
Mentioning occasional inexpensive gifts from her partner.
Always from the five and ten
Describing the modest nature of the gifts her partner gives.
But not my baby
Emphasizing her partner's uniqueness in gift-giving.
And I've heard stories of
Referring to stories about men afraid of falling in love.
Guys afraid to fall in love
Contrasting her partner, suggesting he is not afraid of love.
But not my baby
Affirming her partner's courage in love.
I don't have to dream
Expressing contentment and fulfillment with her current relationship.
My dream baby
Referring to her partner as her dream come true.
He's the sweetest dream
Describing her partner as exceptionally sweet.
That's already come true
Indicating that her dream has already been realized.
And every time we touch, just touch
Highlighting the significance of physical touch in their relationship.
I can feel how very much
Expressing the depth of her partner's love through physical connection.
How much he loves me
Reiterating the intensity of her partner's love.
Not my baby
Reassuring that her partner is not like other men.
No, not my baby
Emphasizing her partner's uniqueness.
There are guys that I've seen
Observing other men who are mistaken or unkind.
Who are wrong or being mean
Noticing men displaying negative behavior.
But not my baby
Reiterating her partner's positive qualities in contrast to others.
Getting mad, getting cross
Describing men getting upset if not in control.
If you don't let them be boss
Highlighting her partner's lack of bossy behavior.
But not my baby
Reassuring her partner's understanding and easygoing nature.
Yes, I've sure got a lot
Acknowledging the positive things in her life.
And the best thing that I've got
Stating that her greatest possession is her partner.
I've got my baby
Affirming her belief in her partner's commitment.
And I know he will stay
Expressing confidence that her partner will remain loyal.
He will never go away
Asserting her partner's permanence in her life.
No, not my baby
Repeating the certainty that her partner won't leave.
No, not my baby
Reiterating her confidence in her partner.
No, not my baby
Concluding with strong affirmation that her partner won't leave.
No, not my baby
Reaffirming her confidence in her partner.
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