Always Be My Baby – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'Always Be My Baby' by Mariah Carey is a perfect starting point for English learners. The song's lyrics are clear and repetitive, making it easy to pick up new vocabulary and phrases related to love and relationships. Its classic 90s pop and R&B feel, combined with Carey's iconic vocals, makes it a fun and memorable way to immerse yourself in the English language.

[English]

(soothing music)

♪ Oh yeah yeah ♪

♪ Hey, do do doop do doop, yeah ♪

♪ Do do doop dum ♪

♪ Do do doop do doop da dum ♪

♪ Do do doop dum ♪

♪ Do do doop do doop da dum ♪

♪ Do do doop do do do ♪

♪ 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'm letting 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 ♪

♪ Oh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby ♪

♪ And we'll linger on ♪

♪ Time can't erase a feelin' this strong ♪

♪ No way you're never gonna shake me ♪

♪ Oh darlin' 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 apart of me ♪

♪ I'm part of you indefinitely ♪

♪ Boy don't you know you can't escape me ♪

♪ Oh darlin' 'cause you'll always be my baby ♪

♪ And we'll linger on ♪

♪ Time can't erase a feelin' this strong ♪

♪ No way you're never gonna shake me ♪

♪ Oh darlin' '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 ♪

♪ Oh ♪ ♪ 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 apart of me ♪

♪ I'm part of you indefinitely ♪

♪ Boy don't you know you can't escape me ♪

♪ Oh darlin' 'cause you'll always be my baby ♪

♪ And we'll linger on ♪

♪ Time can't erase a feelin' this strong ♪

♪ No way you're never gonna shake me ♪

♪ Ooh darlin' '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, yeah ♪

♪ Oh darlin' 'cause you'll always be my baby ♪

♪ And we'll linger on ♪ ♪ You and I will always be ♪

♪ Time can't erase a feelin' this strong ♪

♪ No way you're never gonna shake me ♪

♪ Ooh darlin' 'cause you'll always be my baby ♪

♪ Do do doop ♪ ♪ You and I will always be ♪

♪ Do do doop do doop da dum ♪

♪ No way you're never ♪ ♪ Do do doop dum ♪

♪ gonna change me ♪

♪ No way you're never gonna stray me ♪

Do do doop da dum

♪ You and I will always be ♪ ♪ Do do doop ♪

♪ Do do doop da dum ♪

♪ Do do doop dum ♪ ♪ No matter what you do ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a deep affection or attachment verb - to feel deep affection or attachment
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A2	noun - a very young child; term of endearment
time /taɪm/ A2	noun - a point or period in the progression of existence
heart /hɑːrt/ B1	noun - organ that pumps blood; metaphor for feelings
forever /fɚˈɛvər/ B2	adverb - for all time; always
part /pɑːrt/ B1	noun - a piece or segment of something
mind /maɪnd/ B2	noun - the faculty of consciousness; thoughts or feelings
escape /ɪsˈkeɪp/ B2	verb - to break free from confinement or control
dream /driːm/ B2	noun - a series of thoughts or images in sleep verb - to experience visions or thoughts in sleep
fly /flaɪ/ B1	verb - to move through the air using wings
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not under control; able to act or move without restrictions
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of facts or information

Key Grammar Structures

• You'll always be a part of me.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "You'll always be" indicates a future action or state.

• I will not stand in your way.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with Negation

  ➔ The phrase "I will not stand" shows a refusal or decision regarding future actions.

• Time can't erase a feelin' this strong.

  ➔ Modal Verbs (can)

  ➔ The phrase "Time can't erase" uses the modal verb "can" to express ability or possibility.

• If you're determined to leave boy.

  ➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 1)

  ➔ The phrase "If you're determined" sets a condition for the following action.

• You'll be back again.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "You'll be back" indicates a future action.

• Our love will never die.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "Our love will never die" expresses a future state.

• You and I will always be.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "You and I will always be" indicates a future state of being.