Someday Baby
Neil Diamond · Neil Diamond: The Bang Years [2011]
It's gonna be alright
Someday, maybe, but baby, not tonight
There's a gleam in your eyes
That's for some other guy not for me now
He'll be kissing the lips
That I just get to kiss in my dreams now
But someday baby, yeah (uh huh)
Someday love
Someday, baby
It's gonna be just me
One day baby, well, you just wait and see
Girl, you'll open your eyes
And then you'll realize what I'm sayin'
I've got lovin' to give for as long as I live
He's just playin'
But someday baby, yeah (mmmmm)
Someday love
Someday baby, someday love
Someday baby
Someday love
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Someday, baby
It's gonna be alright
Someday, maybe, but baby, not tonight
There's a gleam in your eyes
That's for some other guy not for me now
He'll be kissing the lips
That I just get to kiss in my dreams now
But someday baby, yeah (uh huh)
Someday love
Someday, baby
It's gonna be just me
One day baby, well, you just wait and see
Girl, you'll open your eyes
And then you'll realize what I'm sayin'
I've got lovin' to give for as long as I live
He's just playin'
But someday baby, yeah (mmmmm)
Someday love
Someday baby, someday love
Someday baby
Someday love
About Someday Baby
"Someday Baby" stands as a quintessential example of Neil Diamond's mid-1970s pop craftsmanship, showcasing his signature blend of romantic lyricism and melodic sophistication. Recorded during the height of his commercial success, the track exemplifies the polished production and emotional depth that defined his work in the early 1980s. The song features Diamond's characteristic vocal delivery, characterized by a warm, baritone tone that conveys both vulnerability and confidence. Thematically, it explores the universal desire for connection and the hope that future encounters will bring lasting happiness, a motif frequently woven into his discography. As a staple of his catalog, the recording has become a defining sound of the era, influencing countless subsequent artists in the soft rock and adult contemporary genres. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the bittersweet nature of longing while remaining accessible to a broad audience.