The Baby

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About The Baby

"The Baby" is a song written by Michael White and Harley Allen and recorded by American country music singer Blake Shelton. It was released in October 2002 as the first single from Shelton's album The Dreamer. The song became Shelton's second number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart in early 2003, and held that position for three weeks.


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My brothers said that I was rotten to the core.
I was the youngest child, so I got by with more.
I guess she was tired by the time I came along, she'd laugh until she cried.
I could do no wrong. She would always save me, because I was her baby.

I worked a factory in Ohio, a shrimp boat in the bayou,
I drove a truck in Birmingham.
Turned 21 in Cincinnati, I called home to mom and daddy,
I said your boy is now a man.
She said I don't care if your 80, you'll always be my baby.

She loved that photograph of our whole family,
She'd always point us out for all her friends to see.
That's Greg he's doing great, he really loves his job.
And Ronny with his to kids, how 'bout that wife he's got.
And that one's kind of crazy, but that one's my baby.

I got a call in Alabama said come on home to Louisiana
And come as fast as you can fly.
'Cause your mama really needs you, and says shes gotta see you,
She might not make it through the night.
The whole way I drove 80 so she could see her baby.

She looked like she'd been sleepin'
And my family had been weeping by the time that I got to her side
And I knew that she'd been take and my heart it was breakin'
I never got to say goodbye,
I softly kissed that lady and cried just like a baby.

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Blake Shelton

Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country singer-songwriter and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This song was the first single from his gold-certified debut album, which also produced two more Top 20 hits. Although the album was released on Giant Records Nashville, Shelton was transferred to Warner Bros. Records Nashville after Giant closed in late 2001. more »

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Written by: HARLEY LEE ALLEN, LARRY MICHAEL WHITE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Debut and Recognition
"The Baby" is a song co-penned by Harley Allen and Michael White, and performed by American country music singer Blake Shelton. It was released in 2002 and quickly became one of his most popular songs.
Billboard Success
The track climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs and stayed on the chart for 46 weeks, marking Blake's second number one hit.
Personal Connection
The song is believed to resonate with Blake Shelton personally, as he is the youngest of three children, much like the protagonist in the song.
Album Highlight
"The Baby" was the lead single from Shelton’s third studio album, "The Dreamer". Following the song's success, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Lyrics Storyline
The lyrics of "The Baby" tell a touching story of a man who is the youngest in his family and always gets special attention from his mother because of this. Eventually, he grows up and moves away, but returns when his mother is on her death bed.
Broad Audience Appeal
Besides being a hit on country music charts, "The Baby" also found cross-over success, reaching No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 15 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks charts.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Peter Zavadil, portrays a man who has left home and the life that awaits him. At the end of the video, a scene shows Blake Shelton's real-life mother playing the dying mother's role, adding a touching, personal dimension to the video.
Critical Acclaim
The song was well-received by critics, with many praising the song's poignant storyline and Shelton's heartfelt performance.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for a 2003 Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) Country Award.
Long-lasting Impact
Today, nearly two decades after its release, "The Baby" remains one of Shelton's most popular songs, and it's frequently requested at his concerts.

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