Baby Animals reformed in 2007 and released an acoustic CD of their hits entitled "Il Grande Silenzio" on January 19th 2008, as part of the Liberation Blue Acoustic Series. January 21st 2008 saw Liberation Records re-release their previous two albums ("Baby Animals" and "Shaved and Dangerous" remastered) as a 2 CD set, albeit missing the track "Big Time Friends". The band also toured Australia in January 2008 and appeared live on the Australian breakfast TV program "Sunrise" on January 22nd 2008.
On January 12th 2009 Baby Animals announced another Australian tour, playing 14 shows across Adelaide, Melbourne, Wollongong, Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast during April 2009. Frank Celenza resigned from the band only to reinstate himself two days later, and due to this and other internal conflicts DeMarchi & Leslie decided to continue the band with two hand-picked Sydney musicians, Matt Cornell (Bass/ Vocals) and Mick Skelton (Drums).
DeMarchi moved back home to Australia with children Bebe and Lorenzo in 2010 and the plan was for her husband, Bettencourt, to follow soon afterwards. The move never happened with Bettencourt sending an email saying the marriage was over. The breakup gave rise to the song E-Mail which features on the 3rd album This Is Not The End that was released in 2013.
The Baby Animals lineup behind that 3rd album now boasted a new line-up of Suze DeMarchi (Vocals/Guitar), Dave Leslie (Guitar/Vocals), Dario Bortolin (Bass/Vocals) and Mick Skelton (Drums). The album was a fast turnaround. After an intensive writing period, the band entered a two-week pre-production period. The recording stage at Sydney’s Blackfoot Studio was also relatively quick. This Is Not the End was cut in three weeks, and mixed-down in another two. The album was followed by an intense number of tour dates.
Baby Animals celebrated the 25th anniversary of the self-titled album in May 2016 with a concert in Melbourne and Sydney that featured both the current and original line-ups. The current line-up played songs off of the 2nd and 3rd albums, whilst the original lineup powered through end-to-end set of the self-titled album.
Be My Friend
Baby Animals Lyrics
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Someone to give me a helping hand
When I'm afraid in the night
Someone to squeeze me
And tell me it's alright
Baby baby be my friend
Baby baby be my friend
You know I worry such a lot
Just to have someone believe in me
Baby baby be my friend
Baby baby be my friend
Baby baby be my friend
I will love you to the very end
You make me feel a stronger love
Than anyone I've ever known
Oh I need someone like you
You give me something so strong and true
Baby baby be my friend
Baby baby be my friend
Baby baby be my friend
I will love you to the very end
Baby baby be my friend
Baby baby till the very end
Oh baby baby be my friend
Baby baby be my friend
The song "Be My Friend" by Baby Animals is a beautiful plea for companionship and support. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the piece: "All I need is a friend, someone to give me a helping hand when I'm afraid in the night." The singer is expressing a deep need for support and reassurance during times of fear and uncertainty. The use of the word "squeeze" in the following line adds a sense of physical affection, emphasizing the importance of human touch and intimacy.
Throughout the song, the singer pleads for someone to believe in them and to stand by their side. There is a sense of desperation in these lines, as though the singer has been alone for too long and is in dire need of companionship. The repetition of the phrase "baby baby be my friend" is both a plea and a mantra, a repeated effort to manifest the desired connection.
The last verse of the song is particularly poignant: "You make me feel a stronger love than anyone I've ever known...You give me something so strong and true." Here, the singer has found not just a friend, but a love that surpasses any they have experienced before. The final lines bring the song full circle, as the singer reiterates their need for constant support: "Baby baby be my friend...I will love you to the very end."
Overall, "Be My Friend" is a moving song that speaks to the human need for connection and support. It captures the vulnerability and tenderness that can be found in deep friendships and intimate relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
All I need is a friend
I am in need of someone who I can trust and rely on for support.
Someone to give me a helping hand
I desire someone who can assist me when I am in need of help or guidance.
When I'm afraid in the night
During times of fear and uncertainty, I need someone who can comfort me.
Someone to squeeze me
Physical touch from someone I care about can help me feel reassured and secure.
And tell me it's alright
I need verbal affirmation that everything is going to be okay, even when it seems uncertain.
Baby baby be my friend
I am specifically seeking a connection with someone who can provide emotional support and friendship.
You know I worry such a lot
Anxiety and worry are common for me, and I need someone who can help me manage those feelings.
And I would give all I got
I am willing to give my all for a true friendship with someone who will also invest in our relationship.
Just to have someone believe in me
Feeling validated and supported is crucial, and I desire a friend who will trust in me and my abilities.
I will love you to the very end
I am capable of great loyalty and devotion to those who love and support me.
You make me feel a stronger love
Your friendship fills me with a deep sense of love and gratitude.
Than anyone I've ever known
The connection we share is unlike any other I have experienced before.
Oh I need someone like you
You are the kind of friend I have been searching for.
You give me something so strong and true
Our friendship is built on a foundation of honesty, loyalty, and trust.
Baby baby till the very end
I am committed to our friendship for the long-term and am willing to stick by your side.
Oh baby baby be my friend
I earnestly hope that you will agree to be my friend and offer me the emotional support I need.
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.