They released their first single 'Pure Evil' on May 27th 2013 via Brimstone Records, an imprint on Fiction Records and the second single, 'Friend' came out September 12th 2013 on Chess Club Records.
“Their debut is as good a manifesto as we’ve heard all year.”- NME
“A woozy reminder that there are bands who still know what being in a band should mean.”- The Fly
Pleasure City
Baby Strange Lyrics
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we can rip rip rip it apart
this place is the start are you ready are you ready
try and relax
there is no turning back
my cage just cracked
i dont think i'm ready yet
oh, i don't need your pity
run forever im not coming back tonight
lost in the dark
you can rip it up tear it apart
forget the things you lost dont want don't need them
slow it down
you wanna come with me no doubt
to the sun no place
are you ready are you ready
look out from your window
you've got what it takes to turn it on
on
(on on on on)
oh i dont need your pity
i found a way to the pleasure city
run forever im not coming back tonight
oh it's a crying shame
all those people standing in our way
things always looked so good from here
we're going pleasure city
we are going where the girls are pretty
we're going pleasure city
tonight
oh i dont need your pity
i found a way to the pleasure city
run forever im not coming back tonight
oh it's a crying shame
all those people standing in our way
things always looked so good from here
The Baby Strange song Pleasure City seems to be about escaping from one's current situation for a wild and thrilling adventure. The lyrics suggest that the singer might have been trapped or limited to certain circumstances, symbolized by the "cage" which has just cracked, perhaps referring to a sudden realization or a freeing experience. The line "get strange in the dark" could refer to the idea of finding oneself, exploring the unknown or the taboo or just forgetting reality for a brief moment, while the repeated phrase "are you ready" seems like an invitation or a challenge to join in the adventure.
The "pleasure city" itself could be taken as a metaphorical or literal place of hedonism or self-discovery where one can forget their troubles and inhibitions. The lines "we are going where the girls are pretty" and "look out from your window/ you've got what it takes to turn it on" suggest that the song is directed to a male audience and the desire to pursue pleasure and women. However, there is also a sense of rebellion and defiance against the norms, as the lines "all those people standing in our way" and "things always looked so good from here" imply that there might be obstacles and pressures to conform to society's expectations.
Overall, the song embodies a restless spirit and a longing for freedom and ecstasy, even if it is just for one night. It is a celebration of youth and recklessness, urging the listener to join the singer on their journey to the "pleasure city".
Line by Line Meaning
get strange in the dark
Let's get weird and wild in the darkness
we can rip rip rip it apart
We can completely destroy this place
this place is the start are you ready are you ready
This is just the beginning, are you prepared?
try and relax
Try to calm down
there is no turning back
We can't change our minds now
my cage just cracked
I just broke free from my limitations
i dont think i'm ready yet
I'm not sure if I'm ready for this yet
oh, i don't need your pity
I don't want your sympathy
i found a way to the pleasure city
I found a way to a better, more pleasurable place
run forever im not coming back tonight
I'm running away and never returning tonight
lost in the dark
Confused and unsure in the darkness
you can rip it up tear it apart
You have the power to destroy everything
forget the things you lost dont want don't need them
Don't dwell on what you've lost, you don't want or need them
slow it down
Take it easy, don't rush
you wanna come with me no doubt
Do you want to join me without hesitation?
to the sun no place
We're going someplace bright and hot
look out from your window
Take a look outside your window
you've got what it takes to turn it on
You have the ability to make things happen
oh i dont need your pity
I don't want your sympathy
i found a way to the pleasure city
I found a way to a better, more pleasurable place
oh it's a crying shame
It's a sad situation
all those people standing in our way
All the people who are blocking us
things always looked so good from here
Things always seemed better from a distance
we're going pleasure city
We're heading to a better, more pleasurable place
we are going where the girls are pretty
We're heading somewhere with attractive women
tonight
This evening
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DJ Grim
Brilliant anthemic rock song that deserved to be an enormous hit, but it's impossible for a song like this to be a hit nowadays
Linus Boudra
one of the best songs I've heard in a long time!
WernerTon
i like 4 songs from this outfit already...there hasnt been a band like that since cribs came round :)
_valentina_
I just found this song and I CANT GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD
Cunningflop
i love drinking alcohol and taking illegal substances, this song is always on the old alcohol and drugs playlist
LSfelon
Good good and good music!
I like it😀
John McKinlay
Still as fresh..missing you guys 🖤
Jordyn McDonald
absolute belter of a song, when is it available for download/purchase?
vellavarun
Brilliant song, will feature on @DailyJukebox tomorrow!
Kai Greensmith
such a tune x