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.
Rush You
Baby Animals Lyrics
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There's too many things I can't afford
So what do you mean when you say
That she's your girlfriend today
I wouldn't ever want to rush you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
Love's not beating down on my door
I guess it's cause ooh, I got lucky, lucky before
I wouldn't ever want to rush you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
Wealth is boring without happiness
Fame is notorious for causing stress
Health is for binging on in between drinks
Money over matter for the rich in minks
I wouldn't ever want to rush you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
Never want to rush you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
Don't want to lose you
I'd never fuss you
But I love a love a love you
The song Rush You by Baby Animals is about the complexities of love and the different perspectives people may have on it. The verse "Love is no fun anymore, there's too many things I can't afford" speaks to the financial strain and stress that can come with relationships. The lines "What do you mean when you say that she's your girlfriend today" are questioning the fickleness of love and how easily people can move on to someone else.
The chorus "I wouldn't ever want to rush you, don't want to lose you, I'd never fuss you, but I love a love a love you, don't want to lose you, I'd never fuss you, but I love a love a love you" is an expression of the singer's feelings towards their lover. They don't want to pressure them or cause any issues, but they do love them deeply.
The second verse brings up the idea that some people may prioritize things like wealth, fame, and health over love. The line "Money over matter for the rich in minks" refers to the idea that some people may care more about material possessions than emotional connections. Overall, the song is an exploration of the different experiences and views people have on love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is no fun anymore
The feeling of love isn't as enjoyable as it used to be.
There's too many things I can't afford
Financial concerns are inhibiting the experience of love.
So what do you mean when you say that she's your girlfriend today
Uncertainty and confusion regarding the singer's romantic relationship.
I wouldn't ever want to rush you
The artist is not interested in pressuring their partner.
Don't want to lose you
The artist values their relationship and does not want it to end.
I'd never fuss you
The singer does not want to cause unnecessary conflict in the relationship.
But I love a love a love you
The singer is deeply in love with their partner.
Love's not beating down on my door
The artist is not experiencing a lot of romantic attention.
I guess it's cause ooh, I got lucky, lucky before
The artist had previous romantic experiences that were fortunate.
Wealth is boring without happiness
Money cannot replace joy and fulfillment.
Fame is notorious for causing stress
Public attention and recognition can be overwhelming and anxiety-provoking.
Health is for binging on in between drinks
The artist does not prioritize their physical well-being.
Money over matter for the rich in minks
The wealthy prioritize material possessions over personal values.
Never want to rush you
The singer reiterates their desire to not push their partner.
Don't want to lose you
The singer values their relationship and does not want it to end.
I'd never fuss you
The artist does not want to cause unnecessary conflict in the relationship.
But I love a love a love you
The artist is deeply in love with their partner.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SUZANNE LARAINE DEMARCHI, EDWARD PARISE, DAVID LESLIE RANKIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
stratmad
I’ve said it many times before, Suze is hands down one of the best rock singers (male or female) of the last 25 years and the Baby Animals are criminally underrated as a band. Dave Leslie is a beast on guitar.
SuperVampirePrincess
I COULDN'T HAVE SAID SO BETTER.
Jackhammer69able
Bloody oath he is!
Milan Coric
I agree 100%!!
whatdaro
Saw them live opening for Hunters and Collectors in Parramatta, they killed it H&C had a tough job following them up. Her voice is just so powerful.
Brook T
No offense to H&C, but there's no comparison. Suzie always sings in tune for starters...
PureBloodHeretic
Hunters would have Died Playing after Baby Animals! H & C are a Mediocre Band at Best imho
Narelle Walker
Saw these guys last Saturday in Brisbane with #Truck. Amazing! So many good memories brought back from 90s road trips. A nostalgic night. A rockin great Aussie band. LOVE you Suze, Dave and the band #BabyAnimals. Soooo goood! Thank you!
TheThirdMan
Good to hear they’re back!
Piero Power
Superb underrated Australian band 👍🏻