The Baby
Blake Shelton
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My brother said that I was rotten to the core I was the youngest child, so I got by with more I guess she was tired by the time I came along She'd laugh until she cried, I could do no wrong She would always save me because I was her baby I worked a factory in Ohio, a shrimp boat in the Bayou I drove a truck in Birmingham, turned 21 in Cincinnati I called home to mom and daddy, I said, "Your boy is now a man" She said, "I don't care if you're 80, you'll always be my baby" She loved that photograph of our whole family She'd always point us out for all her friend's to see That's Greg, he's doing great, he really loves his job And Ronnie with his two kids, how 'bout that wife he's got And that one's kinda crazy, but that one is my baby I got a call in Alabama, said, "Come on home to Louisiana" And come as fast as you can fly 'cause your momma really needs you And says she's got to see you, she might not make it through the night The whole way I drove 80 so she could see her baby She looked like she was sleepin' and my family had been weepin' By the time that I got to her side and I knew that she'd been taken And my heart it was breakin', I never got to say goodbye I softly kissed that lady and cried just like a baby
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Written by: ANDREW MYRIE, LINTON WHITE, ANDRAE SUTHERLAND
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Debut and Recognition"The Baby" is a song co-penned by Harley Allen and Michael White, and performed by American country music singer Blake Shelton. It was released in 2002 and quickly became one of his most popular songs.
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Billboard SuccessThe track climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs and stayed on the chart for 46 weeks, marking Blake's second number one hit.
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Personal ConnectionThe song is believed to resonate with Blake Shelton personally, as he is the youngest of three children, much like the protagonist in the song.
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Album Highlight"The Baby" was the lead single from Shelton’s third studio album, "The Dreamer". Following the song's success, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Lyrics StorylineThe lyrics of "The Baby" tell a touching story of a man who is the youngest in his family and always gets special attention from his mother because of this. Eventually, he grows up and moves away, but returns when his mother is on her death bed.
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Broad Audience AppealBesides being a hit on country music charts, "The Baby" also found cross-over success, reaching No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 15 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Peter Zavadil, portrays a man who has left home and the life that awaits him. At the end of the video, a scene shows Blake Shelton's real-life mother playing the dying mother's role, adding a touching, personal dimension to the video.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was well-received by critics, with many praising the song's poignant storyline and Shelton's heartfelt performance.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a 2003 Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) Country Award.
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Long-lasting ImpactToday, nearly two decades after its release, "The Baby" remains one of Shelton's most popular songs, and it's frequently requested at his concerts.
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