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't tell
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
The lyrics to Babes In Toyland's song "Won't tell" suggest a complicated relationship between two people. The singer seems to be addressing someone they care about, whom they won't betray or turn against. They want this person to know that they are committed to waiting for them, no matter what. The repeated phrase "figure out your problem with me is you" suggests that there is something going on between the singer and the other person, and it may have to do with trust or communication.
The line "ever see me do" seems to imply that the singer is waiting for the other person to see something important about themselves, and perhaps to recognize how much the singer cares for them. It could also be interpreted as the singer saying that they are constantly there for the other person, always waiting for them in some way. The repetition of the line "I wait forever for you" reinforces this idea of unwavering loyalty.
Overall, the lyrics to "Won't tell" are somewhat cryptic, leaving much room for interpretation. However, the sense of loyalty and dedication is clear, as is the idea that there may be some sort of barrier or conflict keeping the two people apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't ever tell on you
I will not disclose any information about you to others
Ever see me do
You have no reason to suspect me of wrongdoing
I wait forever for you
I will be patient and wait for you no matter how long it takes
Figure out your problem with me is you
Realize that the issue between us is caused by your own actions or feelings
I won't be like you
I refuse to adopt your negative behavior or attitude
Ever see right through
I can see past your false facade and understand the truth
Figure out your problem with me is you
Understand that the source of conflict between us is your own problem
I wait forever for you
I will always be there for you, even if it takes a long time to resolve our issues
Figure out your problem with me is you
Take responsibility for your own actions and recognize your role in our conflicts
I won't ever tell on you
I will not betray your trust or reveal any secrets you have shared with me
Ever see right through
I understand your true intentions and motives, even if you try to hide them
I wait forever for you
I will always be willing to work on our issues and continue our relationship
Figure out your problem with me is you
Recognize that you are the one causing problems in our relationship
You come running through
Despite our conflicts, you still come to me for help or support
Figure out your problem with me is you
Take ownership of your actions and stop blaming me for our issues
I won't ever tell
Regardless of our conflicts, I will always keep your secrets and maintain our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAT BJELLAND
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ig_farben666
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.