Having my baby

Paul Anka's 'Having My Baby' is a song that celebrates the intimate bond and shared joy between two people who are bringing a new life into the world. The lyrics express a deep sense of gratitude and love from the perspective of a man who is moved by his partner's pregnancy. The song's chorus, 'Having my baby, what a lovely way of saying how much you love me,' suggests that the act of having a child together is the ultimate expression of their love and commitment to each other.

The verses of the song highlight the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy, as seen through the eyes of the expectant father. He notices his partner's glowing face and the happiness in her eyes, which reflects the joy they both feel about the upcoming addition to their family. The repeated lines 'I'm a woman in love, and I love what it's doing to me' emphasize the woman's embrace of both her love for her partner and the transformative experience of pregnancy.

An important aspect of the song is the acknowledgment of choice. The lyrics 'Didn't have to keep it, wouldn't put you through it, you could have swept it from your life, but you wouldn't do it' imply that the decision to have the baby was made willingly and lovingly. This line adds a layer of depth to the song, as it recognizes the woman's agency in the decision to continue the pregnancy and celebrates her choice to bring new life into the world alongside her partner.