Introduction:
“Baby Your Baby” is a song by George Strait, released in 1992 as part of his album Pure Country, which also served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. The album marked a unique point in Strait’s career, being his first time starring in a movie and directly contributing to its soundtrack. “Baby Your Baby” embodies the essence of Strait’s style—smooth, traditional country music with a modern touch, blending honky-tonk rhythms with a contemporary Nashville sound.
The song is classified within the country music genre, a category in which George Strait has been an iconic figure. “Baby Your Baby” showcases a cheerful melody, upbeat tempo, and light-hearted lyrics, making it instantly appealing to both country music aficionados and a wider audience. Written by Aaron Barker, L.E. White, and Roger Ball, the song is a fun, easy-going track that talks about the simple joys of life, love, and the everyday adventures of nurturing a relationship. Strait’s warm baritone vocals give the song an inviting feel, drawing listeners into its narrative of love and care.
“Baby Your Baby” was one of the standout tracks from the Pure Country album, which achieved considerable success, becoming one of George Strait’s best-selling albums. It reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, indicating sales of over three million copies. While “Baby Your Baby” wasn’t released as a single, it contributed to the overall success and popularity of the album.
The achievements of “Baby Your Baby” and the Pure Country album underscored George Strait’s status as one of country music’s most influential artists. The song, like many of Strait’s hits, helped maintain his reputation as the “King of Country,” solidifying his influence on the genre throughout the 1990s and beyond.
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Lyrics:
“Baby Your Baby”
(from “Pure Country” soundtrack)
If you’re bad to your baby, you’d better think twice.
Love don’t come easy, love ain’t blind.
You’ve got to show her you love her, morning and night,
Be there for her just to make things right.
Make her believe till there ain’t a doubt in her mind.
Better baby your baby with a love that’s strong,
Hold her and tell her you’ll never do wrong.
Better baby your Baby, ’cause if you don’t
One day your baby’ll be gone.
Don’t let her get lonely, don’t make her cry,
Don’t take her for granted, don’t tell her a lie.
Bring her red roses when she’s blue.
Give her the best of what you’ve got to give,
You’ll be together as long as you live,
Better baby your Baby, she’ll baby you.