Wonderful Baby
The Four Tops · Other Songs - The Four Tops
It ran one step ahead
As we followed in the dance
Between the parted pages and were pressed,
In love's hot, fevered iron
Like a striped pair of pants
[Chorus]
MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down...
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don't think that I can take it
Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again
Oh, no!
I recall the yellow cotton dress
Foaming like a wave
On the ground around your knees
The birds, like tender babies in your hands
And the old men playing checkers by the trees
[Chorus]
There will be another song for me
For I will sing it
There will be another dream for me
Someone will bring it
I will drink the wine while it is warm
And never let you catch me looking at the sun
And after all the loves of my life
After all the loves of my life
You'll still be the one.
I will take my life into my hands and I will use it
I will win the worship in their eyes and I will lose it
I will have the things that I desire
And my passion flow like rivers through the sky.
And after all the loves of my life
After all the loves of my life
I'll be thinking of you
And wondering why.
MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don't think that I can take it
Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again
Oh, no!
Oh, no
No, no
Oh no!!
About Wonderful Baby
The Four Tops' "Wonderful Baby" stands as a quintessential soul anthem, capturing the group's signature blend of R&B and gospel-infused rock. Released during the height of their Motown era, the track showcases lead vocalist Levi Stubbs' powerful, soaring vocals that define the group's dynamic sound. The song's infectious rhythm and catchy melody made it a staple on radio playlists across the United States, cementing the Four Tops' status as one of the most influential vocal groups in American music history. Beyond its commercial success, the recording exemplifies the tight harmonies and driving instrumentation characteristic of the mid-1960s soul movement. It remains a beloved track within the band's extensive discography, often performed live to energize audiences. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the vibrant energy of the era while delivering a timeless message of joy and connection. It continues to be celebrated as a definitive example of classic soul music.