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.
Sweet
Babes in Toyland Lyrics
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Inside you gotta head high one size fits all
Head ride you decide
Sweet sweet ride 1969
I live it why ya gotta limit, crossed grin now i
Gotta bare it head high 9 inside hell to ride
You beside
I live it it's not a gimmick my side anti-red
What i said in your head naked what you hide
Will the planes ever collide we allign collide
My sweet sign 1969
I like it hot cold livin have you seen the inside at
My celing's gotta big wild grin inside miles
Wide you belie
Sweet sweet ride 1965
I've had it now I've gotta give it all blind mice
Resign you gotta hoodshine analyze
Seats alive vinyl thighs
Sweet ride 1969
I live it what I to do i give not away
Pen said why side when I'm dead I gotta live it
Speak free Sexually why
I feel it sky's not a limit gotta nice flight
Suit and tie headlights on inside souled a
Price you can't buy
Sweet sweet sixty sexy I idolize your
Sixxy sexty oh my sixty sixty
The lyrics to Babes in Toyland's song Sweet are intriguing and open to interpretation. The first verse tells us about living a high cost of living and the question of why we give it our all. The lyrics mention having a head high and one size fits all. It is unclear whether this is a positive or negative aspect of life. The chorus repeatedly refers to a 'sweet ride' in 1969, which may represent the good times that the singer is trying to hold onto.
The second verse seems to have a darker tone, suggesting limitations and a feeling of being stuck in hell. The singer mentions being anti-red on their side and wanting what's hidden. The lyrics then reference a possible collision of planes, but also a hopeful alignment. Once again, the 'sweet ride' of 1965 is mentioned, perhaps in contrast to the current struggles.
The third verse is more difficult to decipher, with seemingly unrelated lines that don't quite make sense. The singer claims it's not a gimmick, but then talks about being naked and hidden. The chorus repeats the reference to the 'sweet ride' of 1969 again.
The fourth verse talks about living hot and cold, and possibly seeing the inside of the singer's mind. The lyrics mention having a big wild grin and believing in something, although it's not clear what that is. Again, the chorus repeats the reference to the 'sweet ride' of 1965.
The final verse takes on a different tone, with a sense of urgency and a feeling of needing to give it all. The lyrics mention blind mice and analyzing things thoroughly. There's also a brief mention of 'sexually,' which could represent a desire for something deeper or more meaningful. The last line references a sky without limits and a nice flight. It's unclear what this 'flight' represents, but it could be a journey towards finding something new and exciting.
Overall, the lyrics to Sweet are cryptic and open to interpretation, but there is a sense of struggle and a desire for more. The repeated references to 'sweet rides' in both 1965 and 1969 may signify a golden age or a more optimistic time period that the singer longs to return to.
Line by Line Meaning
I live it high cost of licin tell me why give it all
Living life at high expenses is distressing. I beg to know why I have to spend it all.
Inside you gotta head high one size fits all
You should maintain a positive attitude for yourself. One's mentality should be uniform.
Head ride you decide
It's all up to you to make your mind, and your thinking would then take the lead.
Sweet sweet ride 1969
The year 1969 was absolute bliss, just like the experience of having a fantastic ride.
I live it why ya gotta limit, crossed grin now i
Gotta bare it head high 9 inside hell to ride
You beside
Sweet sweet ride 1965
Why should there be limits, I've beaten myself, and I have to take the mantle. Mentally bracing oneself, and you're going to be with on this bitter journey. But together it's going to be sweet, just like the year 1965.
I live it it's not a gimmick my side anti-red
What i said in your head naked what you hide
Will the planes ever collide we allign collide
My sweet sign 1969
This isn't just a strategy, I'm always on the opposition side. Encouraging transparency between our thoughts and what we hide. Possibility of a collision, but still, we converge, just like in the year 1969.
I like it hot cold livin have you seen the inside at
My celing's gotta big wild grin inside miles
Wide you belie
Sweet sweet ride 1965
I adore both extremes of living, if you've seen my inner self, you'll appreciate me. There's a big smile on my face knowing I've got a lot to do. The belief is yours, and it's going to be a lovely experience, just like in the year 1965.
I've had it now I've gotta give it all blind mice
Resign you gotta hoodshine analyze
Seats alive vinyl thighs
Sweet ride 1969
I've had enough; It's all or nothing as I take this journey. Resign and let your talent shine through meticulous analysis. The room is ablaze with excitement, and vinyl's on fire, just like the excitement of the year 1969.
I live it what I to do i give not away
Pen said why side when I'm dead I gotta live it
Speak free Sexually why
I feel it sky's not a limit gotta nice flight
It's my life to live, which I won't give up easily. Ink on paper; why should I underestimate my ability? My Opinion matters, and I shouldn't shy saying it out loud(especially when it comes to giving respect to sexual freedom). The sky is the limit, but I feel like I have a nice flight ahead.
Suit and tie headlights on inside souled a
Price you can't buy
Sweet sweet sixty sexy I idolize your
Sixxy sexty oh my sixty sixty
Despite how expensive it is to live, the achievements are priceless. In the sweet 60s, I idolize my sexy capability to keep delivering; sixty times sixty times over again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAT BJELLAND, LORI ANNE BARBERO, MAUREEN HERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SPLENDIDZEN
[Verse 1]
I live it, high cost of livin'
Tell me why, give it all inside
You gotta head high, one size fits all
Head ride, you decide
[Chorus]
Sweet, sweet ride
Sweet, sweet ride
1969
[Verse 2]
I live it, why you gotta limit
Crossed grin, now I gotta bare it
Head high, 9 inside
Hell to ride, you beside
[Chorus]
Sweet, sweet ride
Sweet, sweet ride
1965
[Bridge]
I live it, it's not a gimmick
My side anti-red
What I said in your head
Naked what you hide
Will the planes ever collide?
We align, collide
[Chorus]
Yeah
My sweet sign
1969
[Verse 3]
I like it hot, cold livin’
Have you seen the inside of my ceiling
It's gotta big wild grin inside
Miles wide, you believe
[Chorus]
Sweet, sweet ride
Sweet, sweet ride
1965
[Verse 4]
I've had it, now I've gotta give it
All blind mice resign
You gotta hoodshine analyze
Seats alive, vinyl thighs
[Chorus]
Sweet ride
Sweet, sweet ride
1969
[Bridge 2]
I live it, what I to do
Why I give it not away
Pen said why side
When I'm dead I gotta live it
Speak free sexually
Why, why?
[Chorus]
Yeah
My sweet ride
Sweet, sweet ride
[Verse 5]
I feel it, sky's not a limit
Got a nice flight, suit and tie
Headlights on inside
Souled a price you can't buy
[Outro]
Sweet, sweet sweet sweet
Sweet, sweet, sixty
Sweet sweet, sixty, sixty
I idolize your sixty, sixty
Sweet sixty, oh my sixty, sixty
Nine
@senorpala1096
I live it high cost of livin' tell me why give it all.
Inside you gotta head high one size fits all
Head ride, you decide
Sweet, sweet ride. Sweet sweet ride. 1969
I live it why ya gotta limit, crossed grin now I
Gotta bare it.
Head high 9 inside hell to ride you beside
Sweet, sweet ride. Sweet sweet ride. 1965
I live it, it's not a gimmick my side anti-red.
What I said in your head naked what you hide
Will the planes ever collide, we align, collide.
My sweet sign: 1969
I like it hot cold livin'
Have you seen the inside of my ceiling's gotta big wild grin inside miles wide you belie
Sweet, sweet ride. Sweet sweet ride. 1965
I've had it now I've gotta give it all blind mice resign you gotta hoodshine analyze.
Seats alive vinyl thighs
Sweet ride. Sweet, sweet ride. 1969.
I live it what I take.
Why I give it not away ?
Pen said why side when I'm dead I gotta live it
Speak free sexually
Why, why
Sweet, sweet ride
I feel it sky's not a limit gotta nice flight suit and tie headlights on inside souled a price you can't buy.
Sweet sweet sixty sexy I idolize your
Sixxy sexty oh my sixty sixxy nine.
@yeelow-in-vr
I really appreciate how quickly she can switch her vocals from playful, coy, kitten to setting the double wide trailer on fire with me in it
@bold810
Yess.. you get it! 😊
@LeticiaNyberg
😂😂😂truth!!!
@alexxander808
This is the most under appreciated grunge band in my opinion, deserve more credit to their contributions
@peterwalsh2470
ok so now as a 53 year old, how is it that I have only discovered this band now?? I feel like I really missed out. It seems a miscarriage of history that this band isn't more well known. I would have loved them back in the day. this song goes hard by the way.
@pekerhed101
They weren't "grunge". How dare you shit on their name.
@alexxander808
@@pekerhed101 how do you figure they weren't or rather they aren't grunge? That's confusing
@AFloridaSon
@@alexxander808 When most of us started hearing of the genre "Grunge", it was connected to bans like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog, and other bands with a more soulful, sometimes bluesy sound. Lots of us did not immediately connect it to just any sound that came out of Seattle in the 80s and 90s.
@alexxander808
@@AFloridaSon Grunge wasnt solely formed in Seattle there was San Francisco, Portland and Minneapolis as well. Mainly Westcoast for sure though, yeah I I understand why you feel that way. Being this many years away though from the corporate machine and being able to just analyze it from a creative standpoint Grunge to me is simply a production style and there are bands from that exact time that dont have that production style which makes it evident it's not just the era. Steve Albini is a major contributor to that production style and hes from Chicago like the smashing pumpkins.
@tcswag801
Such an underrated band . her voice sounded like this live at any venue no b.s so awesome . older sister took me to 2 shows when I was a kid .