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.
Email
Baby Animals Lyrics
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I don't wanna be the scratch on your back that you can't reach
I don't wanna be the car in your drive that you can't keep
I don't wanna be with you anymore, you wanna be with me
Please, please when you come for me
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
You won't find me
I don't wanna be the four letter word that you can't speak
I don't wanna be the cop at your door when you're empty
I don't wanna be the food on your plate that you can't eat
I don't wanna be with you anymore, you wanna be with me
Please, please when you come for me
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
So please, please when you come for me
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
You won't find me
Oh you won't find me
You said it in an email
Eighteen years in an email
You said it in an email
Eighteen years in an email
Please, please when you come for me
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
So please, please when you come for me
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
Please, please when you come for me
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
You won't find me
The lyrics of Baby Animals' song "Email" seem to express a feeling of wanting to let go of a past relationship that is no longer fulfilling or sustainable in the present. The singer lists several things that she does not want to be to the other person, such as the "sun in your eyes when you can't sleep," the "scratch on your back that you can't reach," or the "four letter word that you can't speak." These metaphors suggest a sense of annoyance or discomfort, perhaps as a result of trying to hold onto something that is slipping away. The chorus of the song emphasizes that the person the singer used to be is no longer there, and that the other person should not expect to find her. The repetition of "please, please" in the chorus suggests a plea to be understood and accepted for who she is now, rather than who she used to be.
The title of the song, "Email," suggests an element of distance and detachment in the relationship. The fact that the other person expressed their desire to end things through an email emphasizes this sense of emotional distance. The repetition of "eighteen years in an email" suggests that the relationship has been going on for a long time, but is only now coming to an end. The lyrics of "Email" seem to express a sense of frustration and exhaustion, as well as a desire to move on and find a sense of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be the sun in your eyes when you can't sleep
I don't want to be a distraction that keeps you awake at night.
I don't wanna be the scratch on your back that you can't reach
I don't want to be an inconvenience that you can't fix on your own.
I don't wanna be the car in your drive that you can't keep
I don't want to be something that is more trouble than it's worth.
I don't wanna be with you anymore, you wanna be with me
I don't want to continue being together when it's clear that you don't really want to.
Please, please when you come for me
If you try to come back to me...
Don't look for that girl that I used to be
...don't expect me to be the same person I was before.
I don't wanna be the four letter word that you can't speak
I don't want to be something that you are afraid to express.
I don't wanna be the cop at your door when you're empty
I don't want to be the one who has to deal with your problems when you are at your lowest.
I don't wanna be the food on your plate that you can't eat
I don't want to be something that you don't enjoy, but feel obligated to consume.
You said it in an email
You conveyed your message electronically.
Eighteen years in an email
After eighteen years, you chose to communicate in writing rather than face-to-face.
You won't find me
I have changed and moved on; don't expect me to be where you left me.
Writer(s): Suzanne Laraine Demarchi, David Leslie Rankin
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Michaelrussell13
Love coming back to this amazing rock band. Always a pleasure to hear real music played with love and passion. Plus Suzie 😂 ❤
@robertcubinelli4961
Suze de Marchi is still the # 1 Aussie rocker .......long live Baby Animals 💖💖💖🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍💓👍💖🇦🇺💖👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@rowan282003
This is one of the best songs these guys have released in ages, if you are a fan and always want to see this band come back, then get out and support them. them they are what everyone has been asking for for years and thats bloody genuine. Check out their latest album "This is not the end" and you may find that this is the album worth kicking off great live music once again.
@MalTheBear64
Darcy of the overflow, that's all linguistics.😎
@hansvandenakker5185
it's great to see you still rock! I keep warm memories of your gig in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in the early 90's \m/
@deanmcgee2787
2 in the Morning, I ain’t even Yawnin’ ... This is great music 🎼 to brush your Teeth too 👌
@theangelsgameproductions2414
good to see these guys back in the game - excellent stuff
@pr6751
I love you baby animals your my 2nd best song
@mikegarland4500
Wow-yeow!! You guys are killin'...welcome back and wish you lots of success.
@marisarahas246
they are so good.Suze Still rocks!Nuno's loss.