You And Me, Baby

Kirsty MacColl · Other Songs - Kirsty MacColl

Will you start my dreams

Or will you end my schemes

Or will you let me go down, so low



You and me baby, well we got no friends

Except for you and me, baby

This is journey's end

And I try to hang on to all those precious smiles

But I'm tired of walking and it must be miles



Every time I took your hand

I felt so moved

Did you feel it too



You and me baby, well we got no friends

Except for you and me, baby

This is journey's end

And I try to hang on to those precious words

But they don't come easy

No I know they hurt



You and me baby, well we'll help each other

And I'll be your sister if you'll be my brother and

We won't be parted

And we will be friends

'Cos it's you and me baby and

It's journey's end



Every time I took your hand

I had a first class ticket

To the promised land



Rosebud, oh Rosebud

He turned to me and wept

A vaguely coded message

I could never intercept



You and me baby, well we got no friends

Except for you and me baby

This is journey's end

You and me, baby, well we'll help each other

And I'll be your sister

If you'll be my brother

You And Me, Baby

Kirsty MacColl's 'You And Me, Baby' stands as a defining track from her 1979 debut album, 'Kirsty MacColl.' The song captures the raw, confessional energy that characterized her early work, blending folk-rock instrumentation with a vocal delivery that emphasized emotional vulnerability and social consciousness. Released during a pivotal era for British folk revival, the recording reflects the genre's shift toward more personal storytelling and political awareness. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic portrayal of relationship dynamics, delivered with a unique blend of warmth and grit that distinguished MacColl's voice from her contemporaries. The track remains a staple of her discography, illustrating her ability to merge lyrical depth with melodic simplicity.