Be My Baby

Vanessa Paradis

About Be My Baby

"Be My Baby" is a 1992 song recorded by French singer Vanessa Paradis. It was the first single from Paradis' eponymous third studio album and was released in September 1992. It was the singer's first single in the English language and was written by her companion at the time, Lenny Kravitz. It achieved great success in many countries, becoming a top-ten hit in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The CD maxi contains Paradis' first hit single as a bonus track, "Joe le taxi".  


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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'd 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, yeah 
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, yeah
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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Vanessa Paradis

Vanessa Chantal Paradis (French pronunciation: ​[vanɛsa ʃɑ̃tal paʁadi]) (born 22 December 1972) is a French singer, model and actress. She became a child star at 14 with the worldwide success of her single Joe le taxi. Since 1991, Paradis has been a spokesmodel for Chanel. She was in a relationship with actor Johnny Depp from 1998 to 2012. Vanessa's sister, Alysson Paradis, is a French actress. more »

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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.
Song Chart Performance
This song became a significant hit in many countries, reaching number five in France and number six in the UK Singles Chart.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Producers
The 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.
Background Vocals
Lenny Kravitz also provided background vocals in "Be My Baby", in addition to the producing.
Platinum Certification
"Be My Baby" received a Platinum certification in France for selling over a million copies.
Song Duration
The song has a length of 3:22 minutes for its standard album version, making it an average-length pop song.
Song Legacy
"Be My Baby" is considered one of Vanessa Paradis's signature songs, being performed regularly at her concerts.
Cover Versions
The song inspired various covers, including an adaptation by French singer Jenifer Bartoli in 2013.
Album Success
The '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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