My Baby's Gone
Love's Departure: Echoes of Heartache in Tommy McClennan's 'My Baby's Gone'
Lyrics
Yeah, my baby, gone
Expressing the acknowledgment that the speaker's baby has left.
An' she won't be back no mo'
Affirming that the baby will not return.
My baby, gone
Reiterating the departure of the speaker's baby.
An' she won't be back no mo'
Emphasizing the finality of the baby's departure.
Yeah, she left me this mo'nin'
Stating that the baby left in the morning.
Oh babe, that's all I know
Expressing limited knowledge about the circumstances of the departure.
When that little woman was leavin'
Reflecting on the departure of the woman, noting her refusal to shake hands.
She wouldn't even shake my hand
Highlighting the woman's lack of farewell gesture.
Great God-a-Mighty, gone
Using a strong exclamation to emphasize the departure.
When that little woman was leavin'
Reiterating the woman's refusal to shake hands during departure.
She wouldn't even shake my hand
Emphasizing the woman's apparent coldness during the departure.
I tol' her that's alright, baby
Expressing acceptance of the woman's actions with a reassurance that understanding will come later.
Someday you will understand, yeah
Encouraging the belief that the woman will eventually comprehend the situation.
Now, that's alright, baby
Repeating the sentiment that the speaker is okay with the situation.
Take your time now an play it right
Advising the woman to take her time and handle things correctly.
Babe, that's alright, the way you do
Acknowledging and accepting the woman's actions as they are.
At's alright, babe
Reassuring the woman that her behavior is acceptable.
Baby, that's alright, the way you do
Affirming the speaker's acceptance of the woman's conduct.
Say you always keep some
Suggesting that the woman always has someone talking negatively about her.
Fat mouth foll'win' you
Implying that rumors or criticism follow the woman.
You can treat me mean, now-now
Indicating a willingness to endure mistreatment or unkindness.
An' do anything that you want to do
Empowering the woman to do as she pleases.
Take your time play it right, man
Encouraging the woman to take her time and act wisely.
You can treat me mean, baby
Reaffirming the speaker's tolerance of mistreatment by the woman.
Do anything that you want to do
Granting the woman freedom to do whatever she desires.
But that's alright, sweet mama
Expressing a sense of understanding and acceptance despite mistreatment.
Someday it's comin' back home to you
Suggesting that the consequences of the woman's actions will eventually return to her.
Play the boss now and then
Advising the woman to occasionally take charge or be assertive.
Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation with a strong emphasis.
Comment