Adam Green (born May 28, 1981 in Mount Kisco, New York) is an American sing… Read Full Bio ↴Adam Green (born May 28, 1981 in Mount Kisco, New York) is an American singer-songwriter.

Green attended Emerson College briefly in 1998 before leaving to concentrate on his music, going on to co-found the anti folk group The Moldy Peaches with Kimya Dawson. In 2004 The Moldy Peaches went on hiatus and both Green and Dawson embarked on solo careers.

Green released several albums on Rough Trade Records. Among his better known songs are "Jessica" (about singer Jessica Simpson), "Novotel", "Friends of Mine", "Dance with Me", "Carolina" and "Emily", and, in Britain, his cover of The Libertines track "What a Waster".

Prior to Jacket Full of Danger in 2006, all of Green's albums had been released on the 22nd of the month. His latest album was released on March 18, 2008 and is titled Sixes & Sevens. Titles include "Morning After Midnight", "Twee Twee Dee", and "Drowning Head First", the latter a duet between Green and his girlfriend.

In January 2008, The Moldy Peaches began having a resurgence in popularity, due to their music being included in the hit indie film Juno.

Baby's Gona Die Tonight
Adam Green Lyrics

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Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright

And it don't mean I don't love you
When I put a gun to your face
It just means I wanna get rough with you

Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be al-
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright

Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright

And it don't mean I don't love you
When I put a gun to your face
It just means I wanna get rough with you

Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be al-
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright

Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright

And it don't mean I don't love you
When I put a gun to your face
It just means I wanna get rough with you

Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be al-
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be alright

Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be alright

Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be alright
Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be alright

Baby's gonna be alright
She's gonna be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam Green's song "Baby's Gonna Die Tonight" are undoubtedly controversial and unsettling. The repetition of "Baby's gonna be alright" creates a pattern of reassurance, but juxtaposed with the lines "And it don't mean I don't love you/When I put a gun to your face/It just means I wanna get rough with you," it becomes clear that the singer has dangerous intentions. The phrase "get rough with you" indicates a desire for domination and control, demonstrating that the song portrays an abusive situation.

The phrase "Baby's gonna be alright" is repeated in each stanza, indicating the manipulation and brainwashing techniques of the abuser to convince the victim that they will be okay. The duality between the lyrics' opposing lines creates ambiguity, forcing the listener to question the singer's true intentions. It is possible that the abuser is in denial and believes that their actions are justified, as reflected in the line "And it don't mean I don't love you." However, it is clear that the abuser's love is toxic and destructive.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby's gonna be alright
The baby will be okay.

And it don't mean I don't love you
The fact that I'm pointing a gun at you does not negate my love for you.

When I put a gun to your face
My actions may seem extreme, but there's a reason behind them.

It just means I wanna get rough with you
I want to engage in rough play or power dynamics with you.

Baby's gonna be alright
The baby will be okay.

She's gonna be al-
She will be okay.

Baby's gonna be alright
The baby will be okay.