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Always Be My Baby Lyrics

by Mariah Carey

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Always Be My Baby Lyrics

Oh yeah heay (Do do doop) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop dum) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop dum) (Do do doop do doop da dum) We were as one, babe For a moment in time And it seemed everlasting That you would always be mine Now you want to be free So I'll let you fly 'Cause I know in my heart, babe Our love will never die No You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy, don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby (Do do doop) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop dum) (Do do doop do doop da dum) I ain't gonna cry, no And I won't beg you to stay If you're determined to leave boy I will not stand in your way But inevitably, you'll be back again 'Cause you know in your heart, babe Our love will never end No You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy, don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby I know that you'll be back, boy When your days and your nights get a little bit colder ooohhh (I know that) you'll be right back, baby Oh baby, believe me It's only a matter of time Time You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy, don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy, don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby (Do do doop) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop dum) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop) (Do do doop do doop da dum) (Do do doop dum) (Do do doop do doop da dum)

Meaning of Always Be My Baby

“Always Be My Baby” is a poignant ballad about an enduring and inescapable love. Mariah Carey’s voice conveys a bittersweet acceptance as she acknowledges her partner's desire for freedom while simultaneously expressing the unshakable bond they share. Despite wanting to let him go, she knows deep down that their connection is too powerful to truly sever; “you’ll always be a part of me,” and vice versa. The repetition of "You'll always be my baby" underscores this unwavering devotion, suggesting an almost destined relationship where separation only leads to inevitable return. The song embraces the idea that some feelings are simply too profound for time or distance to diminish, offering comfort in the knowledge that their love will endure indefinitely, a timeless echo within each other’s hearts.

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