This song, like most of the album, was written earlier in 2017 while Fike was under house arrest. However, it wasn't officially released until October 16, 2018 to coincide with the day he'd have to drive his mom to jail. This release also stemmed from a major bidding war between several record labels over the initial release of the label, until he eventually signed a deal with Columbia Records to release the EP once more.
BABYDOLL
Dominic Fike Lyrics
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Waitin' on calls, flippin' through stations
I'm outclassed and it's outrageous
And I'll take it all, baby doll
Whatever's been weighin' you down
Find me on Miami concrete
Lookin' for somebody different
My mama had her issues but I miss her anyway
Oh, baby doll
Please don't call me for the wrong reasons
We both know exactly what I'm thinkin'
Weeks pass and I never grow tired
'Cause I never said never and I barely ever lie
I'm on the road to an original place in outer space
I didn't make it up
But you can't find it on a phone or a globe
And I can take you with me if you really wanna go
Oh, baby doll, I can't move on
And I can't move on, baby doll
Waitin' on calls, flippin' through stations
I'm outclassed and it's outrageous
And I'll take it all, baby doll
Whatever's been weighin' you down
In "Babydoll," Dominic Fike sings about feeling stuck and unable to move on from a situation, represented by the titular "baby doll." He mentions waiting for calls and flipping through stations, perhaps indicating that he's impatiently looking for something, but not sure what exactly he's seeking. He also references his difficult past, with a father who was a pimp and a mother who had issues, but he still misses her. Throughout the song, he pleads with baby doll not to contact him for the wrong reasons, knowing what he's thinking but unable to resist the pull.
The chorus repeats the lines about feeling outclassed and outrageous, but still willing to take on whatever is weighing baby doll down. Fike then switches gears in the second verse, describing his search for someone different while walking on the concrete streets of Miami. He references a space that is "original" but not found on any physical map, indicating a journey of personal growth and exploration. He then invites baby doll to come along for the ride if she's willing.
Overall, "Babydoll" portrays a restless yearning for something more, while acknowledging the difficulties that come with personal growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't move on, baby doll
I am unable to move past our relationship, baby doll
Waitin' on calls, flippin' through stations
I am constantly waiting for your call while flipping through radio stations
I'm outclassed and it's outrageous
I am outclassed and it is absurd
And I'll take it all, baby doll
I am willing to endure anything, baby doll
Whatever's been weighin' you down
I am willing to bear any burden that has been troubling you
Find me on Miami concrete
You can find me wandering around Miami on the streets
Lookin' for somebody different
I am looking for someone unique and distinctive
'Cause my daddy was a pimp
I have an unconventional family background as my father was a pimp
My mama had her issues but I miss her anyway
My mother had her own problems but I still miss her nonetheless
Oh, baby doll
Expressing affection towards the person addressed as baby doll
Please don't call me for the wrong reasons
I request you to not contact me for ulterior motives
We both know exactly what I'm thinkin'
Both of us are aware of what I have in my mind
Weeks pass and I never grow tired
Despite the time that has elapsed, I have not become weary
'Cause I never said never and I barely ever lie
As I hardly ever say never and rarely lie
I'm on the road to an original place in outer space
I am journeying towards a unique location in outer space
I didn't make it up
I did not fabricate it
But you can't find it on a phone or a globe
However, this location cannot be found on a phone or a map
And I can take you with me if you really wanna go
If you genuinely desire to come with me, I can bring you alongside
And I can't move on, baby doll
I just cannot move forward without you, baby doll
Waitin' on calls, flippin' through stations
I find myself waiting for your call while browsing through radio channels
I'm outclassed and it's outrageous
I feel inferior and it's preposterous
And I'll take it all, baby doll
Nevertheless, I am willing to endure everything, baby doll
Whatever's been weighin' you down
I am prepared to bear the burden that is troubling you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dominic David Fike, Jose Julian Jr. De La Cruz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I can't move on, baby doll
Waitin' on calls
Flippin' through stations
I'm outclassed and it's outrageous
I take it all, baby doll
Whatever's been
Weighin' you down
Find me on Miami concrete
Lookin' for somebody different 'cause my daddy was a pimp
My mama had her issues but I miss her anyway
Oh baby doll
Please don't call me for the wrong reasons
We both know exactly what I'm thinkin'
Weeks pass and I never grow tired
'Cause I never said never and I barely ever lie
I'm on a roll to an original place
In outer space
I didn't make it up, but you can't find it on a phone
Or a globe
And I can take you with me if you really wanna go
Oh baby doll
I can't move on
I can't move on, baby doll
Waitin' on calls
Flippin' through stations
I'm outclassed and it's outrageous
I take it all, baby doll
Whatever's been
Weighin' you down
@blackblink7366
I saw THE BOYZ dancing this and it's on fire!!
@celsisinaga5146
SAME😭
@bluebells1017
why this guy is not famous like others his music is amazing
@amanasd26
He's just getting started with a new label
@LD-mu4eg
@@amanasd26 This artist was signed to a $4 million label contract with Columbia Records prior to his first official release of Don’t Forget About Me, Demos on October 16, 2018.
@huss2600
@@LD-mu4eg what label is he in now tho?
@tina-fz9ht
he's blowing up fast
@porfiriojahuey5831
He didn’t sell his soul
@abrilgarcia7469
This song doesn't last enough. I need 10 hours more.
@justahuman1608
Yesss