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.
Won
Babes in Toyland Lyrics
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Ever see me do
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't be like you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
You come running through
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell
"Won" by Babes in Toyland is a raw and powerful rock song that features cryptic lyrics that require a bit of interpretation. The song is about a person who is struggling with their relationship with someone else, possibly a lover or a close friend. The lyrics are about the singer's commitment to the other person, even when things get tough between them. The song starts with the singer saying that they will never tell on the other person, perhaps implying that they have engaged in some taboo activity that they don't want to get caught for. The lyrics also mention that the singer can see right through the other person, which may indicate that there is some sort of dishonesty or conflict between them.
Throughout the song, the singer shows their willingness to wait for the other person and to never be like them, whatever that may mean. It is clear that there has been some sort of rift between the two, but the singer remains steadfast in their commitment to the relationship. The repetition of the line "Figure out your problem with me is you" suggests that the other person may be projecting their own issues onto the singer or blaming them for problems that are not their fault.
Overall, the lyrics of "Won" are somewhat open to interpretation, but they convey a sense of loyalty and resilience even in difficult times. The song is a testament to the power of friendship and the enduring bonds that can keep people together through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't ever tell on you
I will keep your secrets safe and never divulge them to anyone else
Ever see me do
I will keep your secrets so well that you will never even see me betraying your trust
I wait forever for you
I am willing to be patient and wait for you no matter how long it takes
Figure out your problem with me is you
You need to identify that the problem lies with you, not with me
I won't be like you
I will not stoop to your level or adopt your negative behavior
Ever see right through
I can see through your actions and know your true intentions
Figure out your problem with me is you
You need to recognize that the root of the problem is with you, not me
I wait forever for you
I am committed to standing by your side and waiting for you to resolve your issues
Figure out your problem with me is you
You need to realize that you are the one causing the issues between us
You come running through
Despite our issues, you still come to me for help and support
Figure out your problem with me is you
Once again, you need to understand that you are responsible for the problems in our relationship
I won't ever tell
I will continue to keep your secrets even though our relationship is strained
Ever see right through
I can see through your pretenses and know that you are the one causing the issues between us
I wait forever for you
I will continue to be patient and wait for you to take responsibility for the problems in our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAT BJELLAND
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I won't ever tell on you
Ever see me do
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever be like you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
You come running through
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell
Papa Pimp
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see me do
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't be like you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
You come running through
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell
Blue Dahlia Charles
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see me do
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever be like you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
You come running through
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell
barfqueen2
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see me do
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever be like you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell on you
Ever see right through
I wait forever for you
Figure out your problem with me is you
You come running through
Figure out your problem with me is you
I won't ever tell
BRECIOSA ARTES!
BABES IN TOYLAND ELAS SÃO DEMAIS QUE O SUCESSO DESTAS DOIDAS GRESA A CADA DIA MAIS E MAIS!!!! 😍😍😍
alessandro Pé
Legal o som delas né.
Parece uma mistura de Hole com L7 e Nirvana com um vocal feminino.
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eu amo muito tbm e esse eh um dos meus vídeos favoritos do mundo elas são muito talentosas e não apreciadas 🤒🦨
Bats&Spiders,Sweety
An iconic videoclip of the grunge era, by its most authentic band, who I'm pretty sure adored the 1988 czech masterpiece film Alice.
WillComet
Babes in Toyland are so sweet and so wicked!
Сергей Соколов
Группа просто шикарная! А её голос вонзает прямо в душу.
afterimage289
Kat is the original queen of grunge! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Анна Корчева
this is super underrated
Toyota Kawasaki
What makes you think it's underrated?
maria escobar
@Toyota Kawasaki The fact that this band isn’t appreciated as it should be.