Baby, I
R.E.M. · Other Songs - R.E.M.
Baby I, don't want to be seen with you
Baby, I got better things to do
Baby, I don't wanna hang around with you
Baby, I got better things to do
Cause I know you're out with other guys
Well I know you're goin' to tell me lies
Baby, I should have held you when I had the chance
Baby I could have blew it when I never learned how to dance
Well I know you're out with other guys
And I know you're gonna tell me lies
I wait at home every night
I never leave on my back porch light
I'm hoping you won't come back
Cause if you do I'll wanna die
Baby, I don't wanna hang around with you
Baby, I got better things to do
Well, I know you're out with other guys
Well, I you're gonna tell me lies
Baby, I should have held you when I had the chance
Baby I blew it when I never learned how to dance
Well, I know you're out with other guys
And I know you're gonna tell me lies
Baby, I....
Baby, I got better things to do
Baby, I don't wanna hang around with you
Baby, I got better things to do
Cause I know you're out with other guys
Well I know you're goin' to tell me lies
Baby, I should have held you when I had the chance
Baby I could have blew it when I never learned how to dance
Well I know you're out with other guys
And I know you're gonna tell me lies
I wait at home every night
I never leave on my back porch light
I'm hoping you won't come back
Cause if you do I'll wanna die
Baby, I don't wanna hang around with you
Baby, I got better things to do
Well, I know you're out with other guys
Well, I you're gonna tell me lies
Baby, I should have held you when I had the chance
Baby I blew it when I never learned how to dance
Well, I know you're out with other guys
And I know you're gonna tell me lies
Baby, I....
Baby, I - R.E.M.
Released on the 1991 album Out Of Time, "Baby, I" stands as a defining track in R.E.M.'s evolution toward a more polished, radio-friendly sound. The song features the band's signature blend of atmospheric production and melodic sensibilities, marking a shift from their earlier indie rock roots toward a broader mainstream appeal. With its driving rhythm and emotive vocals, the recording captures the late 1990s era of alternative rock while maintaining the group's introspective lyrical themes. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited alongside hits like "Losing My Religion" as a key example of their ability to craft anthemic songs that resonated deeply with audiences during the early 1990s.