Rudy Baby
Björk · Gling-Glo [1990]
She don't love me but I love her just the same
Ruby, Ruby, how I want you
Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
Oh, each time I see my baby my heart cries
I'm gonna steal her away from all those guys
From the sunny day I met you
Made a bet that I would get you
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
I've got a girl and Ruby is her name
She don't love me but I love her just the same
Ruby, Ruby, how I want you
Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you,
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine, be mine, be mine ?
Each time I see my baby my heart cries
I'm going to steal you away from all those guys
From the sunny day I met you
Made a bet that I would get you
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
I've got a girl and Ruby is her name
I, I'd go out just to get her all the same
Got some loving money too
Gonna give it all to you
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
When will you be mine?
Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?
My Ruby, my Ruby, my Ruby
When will you be mine?
My Ruby, ahhhh, when will you be mine?
When will you be mine?
My Ruby, Ruby when will you be mine?
Rudy Baby
Released on the 1990 album Gling-Glo, 'Rudy Baby' stands as a defining track in Björk's early discography, showcasing her transition from electronic experimentation to a more organic, folk-infused sound. The song features her distinctive vocal delivery, blending ethereal textures with acoustic instrumentation to create an intimate atmosphere that contrasts with the synth-heavy tracks of her previous work. As a key component of the Gling-Glo era, the recording reflects her growing interest in storytelling and emotional vulnerability, setting the stage for her subsequent evolution into a global icon. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture a specific moment in her artistic journey, characterized by raw emotion and innovative production techniques that influenced the alternative music scene of the 1990s.