They formed in the year 1989 are advocates of the DIY punk ethic and part of the musical underground culture. They are well regarded in the Industrial music, punk rock, indie rock and electronic music communities. Known for their live performances, Babyland have shared the stage with the likes of The Offspring, Legendary Pink Dots, Dystopia, Foetus, Add(n)to X, Nitzer Ebb and Psychic TV. Most of their live performances occur in underground locations that have included places like LA's Jabberjaw, Kontrol Factory, The Smell and 924_gilman in Berkeley.
Recordings prior to 1996 were released on the Los Angeles Punk Rock label Flipside, and the band participated in several of this organization's Mojave Desert events. Subsequent material has been released by the band's own label, Mattress. Recent works have also been released in Europe by Dependent Records.
Their slogan is: "We will not go away"
On October 9, 2009, it was announced that they had broken up.
Dan Gatto now plays as Continues
http://www.thisiscontinues.com/
Discography
* 1991 7 inch (1991: Flipside)
* Reality/Under/Smrow-Tow EP (1992: Flipside)
* You Suck Crap (1992: Flipside)
* Dog Snatcher EP (1993: Flipside)
* Stomach 7 inch (1993: Flipside)
* A Total Letdown (1994: Flipside)
* Who's Sorry Now (1995: Flipside)
* Split (1996: Flipside)
* B-Component 7 inch (1998: Mattress)
* Outlive Your Enemies (1998: Mattress)
* Decade One (2001: CD Compilation released in Europe: Dependent)
* 2002 (2002: Mattress)
* Past Lives ep (2003: Mattress)
* The Finger (2004: Mattress)
Omaha
Babyland Lyrics
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The past is full of promises that didn't matter anyway.
With no caller at your backside you're losing your attack.
And every word stops at your mouth. Fall apart.
You can't go back. You burnt out your insight and put commitment to sleep.
At which point you made it perfectly clear you're not on my team.
We may never be cool. We may never succeed.
You can say what you want to say about us.
You can laugh at our courage. Take this much.
To have and to hold. Continue to climb.
There are hundreds more just like us.
There's a small group-a-growing.
This set back's now in motion.
And I know we're not your type.
We exist just to spite you.
Tell the truth. Tell the truth.
It's getting hard not to notice our positive motion.
You can say what you want to say about us.
You can laugh at our courage. Take this much.
We'll see this thing through.
There are hundreds more just like me and you.
The song "Omaha" by Babyland is a song that speaks about perseverance and remaining true to oneself despite the obstacles that one may face. The lyrics of the song reflect the struggles that individuals face when they try to achieve something great, but feel like giving up because of the failures and disappointments that come along the way. The first stanza speaks about the feeling of hopelessness that individuals may experience when they feel like their efforts are not yielding any positive results. The line, "The past is full of promises that didn't matter anyway", refers to the disappointments that one may have experienced in the past, which may make one feel like giving up on their current endeavors.
The second stanza, however, encourages perseverance and the need to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles. The lines, "We may never be cool. We may never succeed. But whatever we do. It's all up to us. Trust." reflect the idea that one's success is not determined by external factors, but by their own determination and willingness to keep going. The song encourages individuals to stay true to themselves and not to be discouraged by the opinions or criticisms of others.
Overall, "Omaha" by Babyland is a song that speaks about the importance of perseverance, staying true to oneself, and not being discouraged by setbacks or failures along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead and give up. Throw it all away.
It's easy to lose hope and give up when the past is full of broken promises.
The past is full of promises that didn't matter anyway.
Past experiences have been full of unfulfilled promises that were meaningless in the end.
With no caller at your backside you're losing your attack.
Without someone pushing and motivating you, it's easy to lose your confidence and drive.
And every word stops at your mouth. Fall apart.
It's difficult to express yourself and maintain composure when everything feels like it's falling apart.
You can't go back. You burnt out your insight and put commitment to sleep.
Once you've lost your understanding and passion, it's hard to regain it and move forward.
At which point you made it perfectly clear you're not on my team.
When you've given up or lost interest, it's clear that you're not willing to work towards a common goal or support someone else.
We may never be cool. We may never succeed.
It's possible that we won't be popular or achieve conventional success.
But whatever we do. It's all up to us. Trust.
Regardless of what we do, we have to trust ourselves to make the right decisions and take action.
You can say what you want to say about us.
Others may criticize or make judgments about us, but it's important to stay true to ourselves.
You can laugh at our courage. Take this much.
Others may find our bravery amusing or foolish, but we're willing to take risks and pursue our goals.
To have and to hold. Continue to climb.
We must stay committed to our beliefs and continue to work towards our goals despite the obstacles.
There are hundreds more just like us. There's a small group-a-growing.
We're not alone in our beliefs and there are others who share our values, even if it's a small and growing group.
This set back's now in motion.
Even though there may be setbacks and challenges, we're still moving forward towards our goals.
And I know we're not your type.
Some people may not understand or appreciate our beliefs and values.
We exist just to spite you. Tell the truth. Tell the truth.
We're not motivated by the desire to antagonize others, but we do want to stand up for what we believe in and challenge the status quo.
It's getting hard not to notice our positive motion.
Despite the challenges and obstacles, we're making progress and moving forward in a positive direction.
We'll see this thing through.
We're committed to seeing our goals and beliefs come to fruition, no matter what happens.
There are hundreds more just like me and you.
There are others who share our beliefs and values and are also working towards their own goals.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.