About The Song
“Babe” is a love song released by American rock band Styx in 1979 as the lead single from their album Cornerstone. It became their first, and only, number one single in the US, spending two weeks at the top of the charts in December 1979. The song reached number 9 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is regarded as one of the last big rock ballads of the 1970s and an iconic rock classic. The song was written by member Dennis DeYoung as a birthday present for his wife Suzanne, the song is about unwavering love. Therefore, the meaning of “Babe” by Styx is a celebration of love and the challenges that people face when it comes to love and parting ways.
The song’s lyrics, written by Dennis DeYoung, celebrate deep and meaningful relationships and emphasize the importance of the people and connections we share with them. The lyrics describe a man who has always longed to be with the woman who is the subject of the song, but has been unable to do so due to the passage of time and the woman’s previous relationships. The love that the man has for the woman has remained constant, and he hopes that, now that she is available, they can be together.
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Lyrics
Babe, I’m leaving, I must be on my way
The time is drawing near
My train is going, I see it in your eyes
The love, the need, your tears
But I’ll be lonely without you
And I’ll need your love to see me through
Please believe me, my heart is in your hands
And I’ll be missing you
You know it’s you Babe
Whenever I get weary and I’ve had enough
Feel like giving up
You know it’s you Babe
Giving me the courage and the strength I need
Please believe that it’s true
Babe, I love you
You know it’s you Babe
Whenever I get weary and I’ve had enough
Feel like giving up
You know it’s you Babe
Giving me the courage and the strength I need
Please believe that it’s true
Babe, I love you
Babe, I’m leaving, I’ll say it once again
Somehow try to smile
I know the feeling we’re trying to forget
If only for a while
Cause I’ll be lonely without you
And I’ll need your love to see me through
Please believe me, my heart is in your hands
Cause I’ll be missing you
Babe, I love you
Babe, I love you
Oh, Babe