Baby Get Lost
Queen Latifah · The Dana Owens Album
[This song was a hit for Dinah Washington in 1949 and was also covered by Billie Holiday]
Well good morning baby welcome back to town
How'd, fine papa, welcome back to town
You're doing so much travelling never know
When you'll be around
You're a fine and mellow fellow
But you're stubborn as a mule
You love me like an angel
But you treat me like a fool
Two-faced daddy don't hand me no doublecross
You'll see any time I'm ready
I can tell you baby get lost
You're cheating on the outside
Doing anything you choose
You better come back on the inside
'cause you got too much to lose
Don't want no trouble I've got to be the boss
And if you can't play it my way
Well now baby get lost
I try to stop your cheating
But I just don't have the time
'cause I got so many men that
They're standing right in line
Keep cool papa, you got to corne across
'cause any time I'm ready, yes any time I'm ready
You know when I'm ready
I can tell you baby get lost
Why don't you get lost
Baby Get Lost
Queen Latifah's "Baby Get Lost" stands as a standout track from her 1990 album, The Dana Owens Album, showcasing her evolution from hip-hop pioneer to soulful R&B vocalist. The song blends her signature vocal power with a smooth, mid-tempo groove that highlights her versatility in the late 1980s and early 1990s music scene. As a key part of her discography, the recording reflects her ability to navigate between assertive rap delivery and melodic singing, reinforcing her status as a multifaceted artist. Released during a period of significant growth for female rappers, the track captures the essence of her work with a focus on empowerment and emotional depth, cementing her legacy in both hip-hop and R&B history.