Where You Are
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
Written by babyface, el debarge (1994)
Performed by el debarge
Listen to me
I got smethin' to say
I need you to hear me, right away
Ooo wee baby
Can I please explain
I can't live without you one more day
Honestly I'm admitting
I'm just a little bit timid
So hold me and don't go away
Not without me
'cause when you're gone I'm much too lonely
Really
I wanna be
Where you are
I want to be everywhere you are
Where you are, you are
Where you are
If you only knew how much I miss you
If you only knew how much I care
You would be surprised to realize
Oh how much you'd become aware
In a room full of people, girl
I'm still lonely, baby, 'cause you're not there
So to prevent any more sorrow
Should you leave this place tomorrow
Well pack my bags too, baby
And take me with you
Hook 2 times
Hook 2 times
Performed by el debarge
Listen to me
I got smethin' to say
I need you to hear me, right away
Ooo wee baby
Can I please explain
I can't live without you one more day
Honestly I'm admitting
I'm just a little bit timid
So hold me and don't go away
Not without me
'cause when you're gone I'm much too lonely
Really
I wanna be
Where you are
I want to be everywhere you are
Where you are, you are
Where you are
If you only knew how much I miss you
If you only knew how much I care
You would be surprised to realize
Oh how much you'd become aware
In a room full of people, girl
I'm still lonely, baby, 'cause you're not there
So to prevent any more sorrow
Should you leave this place tomorrow
Well pack my bags too, baby
And take me with you
Hook 2 times
Hook 2 times
Where You Are - Babyface
Babyface's 'Where You Are' stands as a quintessential example of his signature mid-1990s R&B and soulful pop style. The track showcases his mastery of lush, layered production and emotive vocal delivery, characteristic of his work during the height of his solo career. As a standalone recording, the song exemplifies the genre's focus on romantic intimacy and atmospheric depth, relying on its rich instrumentation and melodic structure to convey a sense of longing and connection. It reflects the polished, high-quality sound that defined the era of contemporary R&B, serving as a testament to Babyface's enduring influence on the genre's production aesthetics and emotional resonance.

