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.
How Do You Like Your Love?
Babes in Toyland Lyrics
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Oooh, how do you like your love?
Well if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action goin'
Baby you know, my love for you is real
So take me where you want to
More more more
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
More more more
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
Oooh, how do you like your love?
Oooh, how do you like your love?
But if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the camera rollin'
Get the action goin'
Baby you know, my love for you is real
Take me where you want to
Then my heart you steal
More more more
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
More more more
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
More more more
How do you like it?
How do you like your love?
Oooh, how do you like your love?
Oooh, how do you like your love?
Well if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action goin'
More more more
How do you like it.
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The song "How Do You Like Your Love?" by Babes in Toyland is a playful and seductive track that references the act of filming and capturing intimate moments with a lover. The opening lines ask "How do you like your love?" and sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is essentially a proposition for physical intimacy. The use of cameras and action creates an air of voyeurism and exhibitionism, perhaps suggesting a desire for notoriety or public recognition of their passion.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's deep affection and devotion for their lover, stating that their love is real and that they are willing to be taken anywhere and have their heart stolen. However, the repetition of the phrase "more more more" gives the impression that the singer is insatiable and always hungry for more, creating a sense of urgency and excitement in the song.
Overall, "How Do You Like Your Love?" is a passionate and flirtatious song that explores themes of desire, passion, and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh, how do you like your love?
Asking for the person's preference of how they want to experience love
Well if you want to know
Implying that the person is interested in knowing how the singer feels about them
How I really feel
Suggesting that the singer is going to be honest about their emotions
Get the cameras rolling
Metaphorically asking to start a relationship that will be worth documenting
Get the action goin'
Encouraging the person to take action towards building a relationship
Baby you know, my love for you is real
Declaring genuine feelings of love for the person
So take me where you want to
Giving the person the power to take control of the direction of the relationship
Then my heart you steal
Imagery suggesting that the person has the ability to win the singer's heart
More more more
Expressing a desire for an increasing amount of love
How do you like it?
Asking if the person is enjoying the experience of love
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.