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.
Stitch
Baby Animals Lyrics
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i m safe where i am
happy and listed under unknown name
and his a good dream
and she is gorgeous
and they love me
and i adore them
It'd start with a line
I once knew a man
I was his and he was mine
So predictable
So confused
to explain my mood
I stitch this bow
into the bottom of my dress
The one that touches me
directly on my legs
And I wear that gold ribbon till
It sits over my heart
And I hold it tight
And dream
Baby, won't you help me be my best
Help me find a way back to our nest
And dreams
The lyrics of Baby Animals' song "Stitch" present a story of a person who has found a safe haven away from their past life. The first verses indicate that the singer has found a new place to belong to, a place where she is happy and loved. She describes her new life in somewhat abstract terms, using phrases like "listed under unknown name" and "his a good dream," which create an almost surreal atmosphere. Then, the lyrics take a turn towards nostalgia, with the singer reminiscing about a past love. The lines "I once knew a man, I was his and he was mine" create a sense of loss and longing, as the singer tries to reconcile her past and present.
The chorus of the song is symbolic, as the singer talks about stitching a bow into her dress, which represents her attempt to make a new life while still holding onto her memories. The gold ribbon that she holds tight and wears over her heart is a reminder of the past, but it also represents her hope for the future. The last line of the chorus, "And dreams," conveys a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty. The singer is asking for help to find her way back to where she belongs, which could be interpreted as either a plea to an old lover or a general call for guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Dont look for me now,
I am currently in a safe and secure place, so please do not search for me
i m safe where i am
I am in a place where I feel safe and protected
happy and listed under unknown name
I'm content and happy with the fact that no one knows where I am or what my name is
and his a good dream
The current situation is like a pleasant dream, with everything going well
and she is gorgeous
The people around me are beautiful and lovely
and they love me
The people around me provide me with love and affection
and I adore them
I have a strong love and admiration towards the people around me
If this were a book
Using an analogy to express a hypothetical situation
It'd start with a line
The story of my life could start with a simple sentence
I once knew a man
There was a person I used to know
I was his and he was mine
We had a strong relationship between us
So predictable
My behavior and emotions are very easy to discern or understand
So confused
However, I am also perplexed and uncertain about my current mental state
to explain my mood
It's difficult to elucidate or describe my feelings
I stitch this bow
I sew this ribbon
into the bottom of my dress
At the hem of my clothing
The one that touches me
The part of my outfit that comes into contact with my skin
directly on my legs
At the exact point of my legs
And I wear that gold ribbon till
I keep wearing the golden ribbon until
It sits over my heart
It reaches the place where my heart is located
And I hold it tight
I grasp it firmly
And dream
And I let myself dream and imagine
Baby, won't you help me be my best
I implore you, could you try to help me become the best version of myself
Help me find a way back to our nest
Assist me in locating a path leading back to our safe haven
And dreams
Together, we can dream and aspire for a better future
Writer(s): Epic Soundtracks
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CowHuggingVegan
This is one of my favourite songs!
@thatsridicurous3145
Still makes me weep Suze,, Mick xoxo lalala lah lah lahlah lah :)
@harrow2355
I agree Suze,many times when I lived in south Mandurah during the 80s,many girls i really loved and there was one in particular Tanya,i always think of her now and how she would be doing in life,its beautifull to reminisce.
@camstirling
Poignant
@merinfraser3374
such a pretty woman