I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face

Aretha Franklin · Runnin' Out of Fools [1964]

I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face

When I tell him that I'm through

Yes, I'm through with him

'Cause he's been running round

And I got to, to put him down

I can't wait to see the look

The look in his eyes



I wonder if he'll cry

When I tell him this is goodbye, yes it is

Or will he try to change my mind

And make me stay? yeah



Or will he turn around

And, with a smile on his face

Just walk away?

Just walk away



I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face

Gotta find out what I mean

What I mean to him

'Cause just one tear is all he's

got to, to shed for me

And I know that l will run, yes I'll run to him

I'll hold him tight

Never, never let him go, no-o-o



And I can't wait until I see my, my baby's face

You know, I just can't wait until I

see my baby's, baby's face

You know, I just can't wait until

I see my, my baby's face

I can't wait until I

I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face

Released in 1964 on the album Runnin' Out of Fools, this soul classic by Aretha Franklin captures the anticipation and joy of new parenthood. The track showcases Franklin's signature vocal power and emotional depth, blending gospel-inflected harmonies with R&B rhythms to create a timeless anthem of maternal love. As part of her early catalog, the recording highlights her ability to convey raw human emotion, establishing her reputation as a vocalist who could transform personal narratives into universal statements. The song remains a staple of her discography, reflecting the cultural significance of family and hope during the mid-1960s.