Be My Baby
Vanessa Paradis
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I saw you walk down the street With some other girl, yeah Always thought that I was the only one in your world Baby can you tell me so Out of sight of of mind ain't what love ought to be, yeah And I hoped all the time that you'd be faithful to me you be faithful to me All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door Is to me my baby, baby I just want to be sure That forever and more You would be my baby Love is just like a flower baby it has to grow And when you are away I'm even loving you more I just have to let you know One on one is the way and that's the way it should be, yeah So if you're not gonna stay Then don't be playing with me You can set me free All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door Is to me my baby, baby 'Cause all this love is for you And you know that I'm true And I'll be your baby All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door Is to me my baby, baby 'Cause I knew from the start That you were working my heart Won't you be my baby I remember our walk the other Saturday night Sweet harmonies filled and floated through our minds Never felt this way before We were riding so high on love and understanding So why go wasting your time when you have got such a find That is everlasting All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door Is to me my baby, baby I just want to be sure That forever and more You would be my baby All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door Is to me my baby, baby 'Cause all this love is for you And you know that I'm true And I'll be your baby And I want you to love me baby.
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Written by: LENNY KRAVITZ, GERRY DEVEAUX
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Be My Baby" by Vanessa Paradis was released in 1992 as the lead single from her self-titled third album.
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Song Chart PerformanceThis song became a significant hit in many countries, reaching number five in France and number six in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Genre"Be My Baby" is defined by a light pop style - an answer to the synth-pop that was popular in the 80s. It also holds elements of French pop music.
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Music VideoThe interesting music video directed by John Scarlett-Davis includes split-screen effects and multi-layer imagery, reflecting the fashion style of the early '90s and captivating audiences.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by Lenny Kravitz, who also played most of the instruments on this track. Paradise and Kravitz were dating at the time of its release.
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Background VocalsLenny Kravitz also provided background vocals in "Be My Baby", in addition to the producing.
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Platinum Certification"Be My Baby" received a Platinum certification in France for selling over a million copies.
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Song DurationThe song has a length of 3:22 minutes for its standard album version, making it an average-length pop song.
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Song Legacy"Be My Baby" is considered one of Vanessa Paradis's signature songs, being performed regularly at her concerts.
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Cover VersionsThe song inspired various covers, including an adaptation by French singer Jenifer Bartoli in 2013.
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Album SuccessThe 'Vanessa Paradis' album, which "Be My Baby" is a part of, is still considered one of the singer's most successful albums to date.
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