Babes In Toyland's debut single on Treehouse Records ("Dust Cake Boy" b/w "Spit To See The Shine") landed them a deal with Minneapolis' famed Twin/Tone Records.
Their debut album Spanking Machine -- released in 1990 -- caught the attention of Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, who began singing their praises in the music press and invited the band to support them on their European tour. Meanwhile, Spanking Machine was released in the UK by Southern Studios, and was quickly gaining favour with the music press and John Peel who recorded a session with them and named the album as his favorite of 1990.
In the summer of 1991, To Mother was recorded at Southern Studios with John Loder in the producer's seat. The EP entered the independent charts in the top 10 and stayed there for an amazing 13 weeks (ten of which the EP held at the No. 1 position). Early in 1992, Michelle Leon amicably left the band and was replaced by Maureen Herman, an old friend and long-time fan of the band. Their second and most successful album, Fontanelle was released in August 1992 and was followed by the outtakes EP Painkillers in June 1993.
After a number of other tours, Babes in Toyland released Nemesisters, their third and final studio album, in 1995. After this, the band were on-off with Leon's departure leading to the dissolution of their record label contract. In 2001, the band reformed for one final time and performed their final show on November 25 in Minneapolis. After this, the band officially disbanded, however, Kat Bjelland performed a number of shows in Europe under the band's name, only to face legal action from former members if the tour went further ahead.
After much speculation, in 2014, Babes in Toyland had announced they reunited and announced tour dates.
In 2015, Maureen Herman was replaced by Clara Salyer.
Drivin'
Babes in Toyland Lyrics
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I thought that i knew
What could i do
But think about you
The lyrics of "Drivin'" by Babes in Toyland capture the common feeling of confusion and vulnerability that comes with the end of a relationship. The opening line "Where were you" suggests a sense of longing and searching for the subject of the song, who has now left. The lyrics continue with the singer's realization that they thought they understood the situation, but now they are left with only their thoughts of the other person.
The line "What could I do" is a rhetorical question, highlighting the feeling of powerlessness that often accompanies breakups. It is followed by the chorus, which is laden with raw emotion as the singer sings about missing their former partner while driving. The driving in the lyrics is both literal and figurative, representing the singer's attempts to either physically or mentally move on from the relationship.
Overall, "Drivin'" explores the common theme of lost love and the hopelessness that often ensues when trying to come to terms with a failed relationship. The lyrics are simple, but they are also raw and relatable, capturing the universal experience of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you
I am curious about your whereabouts
I thought that i knew
I believed that I understood your actions or feelings
What could i do
I felt helpless without your presence or guidance
But think about you
I couldn't help but have you on my mind
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAT BJELLAND, LORI ANNE BARBERO, MAUREEN HERMAN
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