25 songs with 'baby' in the title

When Mariah Carey was in the process of creating her fifth album, Daydream , she wanted to broaden her work with different producers. She teamed up with Jermaine Dupri on her hit single “Always Be My Baby.” Carey details how her partner wants to move on from their relationship, but she knows that if he does, he’ll come running back because they’re truly meant to be. 

After Ashanti’s success with her self-titled debut album, she returned in 2003 with her hit single “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby).” On the track, Ashanti is head over heels for a lover and describes how much she wants him in her life. As she sings in the second verse, “See I don’t know if I can handle you as just a friend / Awww baby, yea I can’t pretend / Awww baby I’m so far in.” 

A young Justin Bieber teamed up with The-Dream and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart on his breakthrough hit “Baby.” Bieber sings about dealing with a breakup but also wanting his ex-partner back. 

Whitney Houston teamed up with L.A. Reid and Babyface on her 1990 single “I’m Your Baby Tonight.” Houston is putting her feelings on full display, singing, “Whatever you want from me / I’m giving you everything / I’m your baby tonight.” The song became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.  

Pop singer Britney Spears put the world on notice when she released her debut single “...Baby One More Time.” Britney is reflecting on letting her partner walk out of her life, but she wants another chance. As she sings on the hook, “When I’m not with you, I lose my mind / Give me a sign / Hit me baby, one more time.”

Beyoncé teamed up with Sean Paul to bring some dancehall flair to her 2003 single “Baby Boy.” On the track, Bey details her wild imagination about a lover: “Baby boy, you stay on my mind / Fulfill my fantasies / I think about you all the time / I see you in dreams.” 

In 2001, rock band No Doubt released their fifth studio album, Rock Steady. The lead single “Hey Baby” has lead vocalist Gwen Stefani detailing how musicians deal with groupies. Since Stefani was the only woman in the group, perhaps she witnessed these types of moments quite a bit between her group members and fans. 

Some people believe in love at first sight. That’s the sentiment of Charlie Wilson’s hit  song “There Goes My Baby.” He tells the story of going to the mall and seeing a lady that catches his eye, resulting in his belief that he found “the one.” 

While some critics thought Lil Nas X would be just another one-hit wonder, he proved people wrong when he teamed up with Jack Harlow on their single “Industry Baby.” On the track, the two detail their fame and ambition to continue winning despite the criticism. 

It's been 40 years since Michael Jackson released his groundbreaking album, Thriller, and it remains the best-selling album of all time. Seven songs were released as singles, but one of the standout album cuts is "Baby Be Mine." The love tune has the King of Pop adamant about his infatuation with a lover and hopes they can make their relationship official. 

Vanilla Ice had a very brief music career, but one of his well-known hits is "Ice Ice Baby." Although the song received mixed reviews, "Ice Ice Baby" became the first rap track to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

The Four Tops brought their smooth harmonies and essential Motown sound to their debut single, “Baby I Need Your Loving.” On the track, the protagonist is dealing with a break-up and longing for their ex-lover to return to their life. 

Girl group TLC teamed up with Babyface and L.A. Reid on their smooth second single “Baby, Baby, Baby.” T-Boz and Chilli detail having love for their partners, but the love needs to be reciprocated to keep them around. 

Donna Summer brought her seductive and erotic side to her 1975 single "Love To Love You Baby." Nearly 30 years after its release, Beyoncé sampled it on her rightfully titled track "Naughty Girl." 

Christina Aguilera emerged in the late ‘90s as one of the next big stars in pop music. Her single “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” not only highlights her vocal range, but the theme focuses on the singer speaking her mind about someone fulfilling her needs. The song became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 

On Brandy’s second single, “Baby,” she wants to tell a potential lover how he makes her feel. It’s evident in the first verse, as she sings, “Guess it’s time to say, baby, baby / How you make me feel when you come to mind / I can’t keep my cool, baby, baby / I can’t hold it inside.” 

Sometimes when people are tipsy, they start saying exactly what is on their mind. That's the sentiment on Rick James' hit single "Give It To Me Baby." After he comes home from the club, he tells his lover, "Give me that stuff, that funk, that sweet, that funky stuff."  

R&B sensation Usher doesn’t shy away from letting listeners know about his infatuation with a lover on his single “There Goes My Baby.” From her looks to her style and her curves, he loves everything about her. He brings a little falsetto onto the hook: “There goes my baby / Oooh, girl look at you / You don’t know how good it feels to call you my girl.” 

In 1975, Peter Frampton released his hit song “Baby, I Love Your Way.” While it became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, a cover version by reggae band Big Mountain nearly two decades later pushed its success even further. 

Bruno Mars’s debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans was a proper title due to the singer being inspired by the retro sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s. "Runaway Baby" showcases Bruno's confidence in wooing a lady, but he’s not down for a committed relationship. As a result, he’s warning the woman not to get too close to him unless they want their heart broken. 

Soulful singer Ari Lennox doesn’t shy away from her sultry and seductive side on her 2019 single “Shea Butter Baby.” As she explains her sexual desires, J. Cole joins her to detail how he can please a lover. 

On Ariana Grande’s second single, “Baby I,” the singer realizes her love for her partner but is having a hard time explaining her affection. As she says on the hook, “All I’m trying to say is you’re my everything, baby / But everytime I try to say it, words, they only complicate it.”

Pitbull and T-Pain knew how to get people on the dance floor with their 2010 hit single “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor).” The two detail dancing with a woman at a club and getting curious if they want to take things a step further. The track peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

In 1981, Prince released his fourth studio album, Controversy. It garnered four singles, including the love ballad "Do Me, Baby," a track in which Prince tells a potential lover about his desires. 

In 2005, Dave Matthews Band released their sixth album, Stand Up, led by the single "American Baby." The band highlights how Americans are constantly being pushed to the test, but it's important always to stay true to yourself.