Oh No, Not My Baby
Unwavering Trust in Love
Lyrics
When my friends told me you had someone new,
Expressing disbelief upon hearing that the person has found someone new.
I didn't believe a single word was true.
Continuing to doubt the truthfulness of the news about the person having a new relationship.
I told them all I had faith in you.
Asserting confidence in the person's faithfulness despite the rumors.
I kept right on sayin':
Repeating the refusal to accept the idea that the person has moved on.
Oh, no, not my baby.
Emphatically denying that the person in question would be unfaithful.
Oh, no, not my sweet baby.
Reiterating the belief that the person is not capable of betraying the singer.
You're not like all those other girls
Highlighting the perceived uniqueness of the person, contrasting them with other girls.
Who play with man's hearts like they were toys.
Describing other girls as playing with men's hearts, emphasizing the person's difference.
My mama told me, "Son,when rumors spread
Recalling advice from the singer's mother about being cautious when rumors circulate.
That there is truth somewhere
Acknowledging that there may be truth in rumors and advising logical thinking.
And you should use your head."
Stating that the singer did not heed the mother's advice.
But I sure didn't listen to what she said;
Expressing regret for not listening to the mother's wisdom.
Don't you know I kept right on sayin':
Repeating the refusal to accept the rumored relationship.
Oh, no, not my baby.
Reiterating the belief that the person would not be unfaithful.
Oh, no, not my sweet baby.
Continuing to emphasize the person's loyalty and faithfulness.
You're not like all those other girls
Repeating the contrast between the person and other girls who deceive.
Who lead you on and tell you lies, no, not my baby.
Affirming that the person does not lead the singer on or tell lies.
Tell me, baby,
Pleading with the person to deny the rumors and assert their loyalty.
I don't believe what they're sayin', no.
Expressing disbelief in the rumors circulating about the person.
Oh, no, not my baby.
Reaffirming the belief that the person is not capable of betrayal.
Oh no, not my sweet baby.
Continuing to reject the idea of the person being unfaithful.
Oh, no, not my baby.
Repeating the denial of the person's involvement with someone new.
Oh no, not my sweet baby.
Emphasizing the sweetness and loyalty of the person in question.
Not my baby, not my baby
Repeatedly stating that the person is not the singer's baby, emphasizing distance.
Not my baby, not my baby, not my baby
Continuing to assert that the person is not the singer's baby, reinforcing the message.
Not my, not my sweet, sweet baby.
Adding sweetness to the denial, emphasizing the person as a sweet baby.
Not my baby, not my baby
Repeating the assertion that the person is not the singer's baby.
Not my baby, not my baby, not my baby
Continuing to deny any connection or relationship with the person.
Not my, not my sweet, sweet baby.
Reiterating the sweetness of the person while denying any ownership or connection.
Not my baby, not my baby,
Repeating the denial that the person is not the singer's baby.
Not my baby, not my sweet, sweet baby.
Emphasizing the sweetness and loyalty of the person, reiterating the denial.
Oh, no, not my baby.
Finalizing the rejection, declaring that the person is not the singer's baby.
Oh no, not my sweet baby.
Reiterating the denial of the person as the sweet baby of the singer.
Oh, no, not my baby.
Concluding the song by restating the rejection of the person as the singer's baby.
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