"Someday Baby" is actually a cover song originally written by blues musician Mississippi Fred McDowell. However, Jerry Garcia, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Grateful Dead, performed his own interpretation of the song. The lyrics of "Someday Baby" depict a person who has been mistreated by someone they care about. At the beginning, the narrator states that they don't care when the person leaves or how long they stay, but they believe that their kind treatment will eventually bring them back. The repeated line, "Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry my mind any more," emphasizes the narrator's determination to move on and not let the person's actions affect them. The song also mentions other elements that contribute to the narrator's blues, such as wearing out their shoes, disliking their neighborhood, and being involved with a dishonest, unfaithful woman. Despite these hardships, the narrator asserts that they will not let these negative influences bother them in the future. Jerry Garcia's rendition of "Someday Baby" adds his unique musical style to the original blues composition. His heartfelt vocals and guitar playing bring a soulful and emotional quality to the song, aligning it with the blues and folk-rock genres that Garcia was known for.
