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Baby Boy
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A brutally sweet account of the ecstasy and agony of becoming a parent to a baby boy. Mums Be Warned - you might cry!
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Female singer songwriter story telling about life, love, politics, childbirth, babies, PND, sex and all that jazz.
I write and play what I hear in my head (some people say you are crazy if you hear things in your head!) I am not perfect or outrageously talented but I try to make the best music I can. If something I have written makes you feel something then I feel that I am a successful music artist! I cannot be bothered writing a heap of hype. Suck it and see!
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Vocals
Charts
Peak #50
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Jo Young
Rights
2005
Uploaded
June 30, 2006
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MP3 4.1 MB • 128 kbps • 2:59
Story behind the song
When my son was born in 2003 I experienced the dichotomy of feeling that comes with being a parent - the enormous love for my baby boy and the absolute horror that I might never sleep again. I wrote this song as an outlet for the mishmash of emotions I felt as I struggled and finally surrendered to my new role as a mother.
Lyrics
There’s a new deal going on around here A change for the good And nothing can prepare you for the feeling And nothing ever could No you won’t read about it in the paper Though it happens everyday Cos when a child comes into your life it makes it ordinary In an extraordinary way A new part of life’s unfolding mystery As motherhood changes the core of me Sweet downy head, Soft little cheeks Starfish in my bed, I could gaze at you for weeks Baby Boy I can’t say that it’s been easy In fact it is the hardest thing I’ve ever done The black dog has bitten me more than twice as I’ve been transformed into a mum. But in dark times, when I have lost all reasoning One look at your tiny bum will make me sing You’re learning to crawl, your blue eyes so deep We’re having a ball, you ruin my sleep Baby Boy And one day I know you’ll move away from me Til then I will cherish every moment, every second of your company You’re learning to walk, little thunderbird feet You’re starting to talk, you’re speaking to me Baby Most extraordinary little wonder little miracle You gorgeous little bundle got me working like a servant You funny little fellow I’m in heaven oh the smell of you Your arms around my neck, your milky breath I’d give my life for you. Baby Boy Pride and Joy.
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Aaron's Bud
Feb 19, 2009
Very Sweet...:)
Paul Mcilwaine
Jul 05, 2008
Love the lyric to this song - Resonates with me - Bitter sweet eh?