many times there is so much thought put into even pronunciation that the entire notion of “be” and “bay” (easier for a male vocal to croon the aye vowel) is the point in and of itself-that when in love you can be any way in which you choose. there’s no wrong way to “bae” in Love ✨💜✨
Have you seen the version that he does with Martha in 1998? Conan O'brien's "Weinberg 7" band is backing them up with Rufus on Piano and Martha on Guitar. The video's on RU-vid. It's superb.
About the "be issue"... I listened to the recorded version and it is exactly the same, only that Rufus vocals are louder that Martha and she is barely heard.
they were alright! Although the 'be' issue did annoy me a little bit. Wouldn't mind having a family relationship like these two, or their bloody family talents!