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)
Reality
Babyland Lyrics
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For holding in my biggest fears
Not good enough
I can't keep up despite design
The truth is near
Try to accept
Try to deceive
And facts seem clear
It's not what I wear
Or how I cut my fucking hair
It's just what I spew out
From Day to Day
And time to time
This feeling of frustration
Mistake in vision
Knowing I am worthless
Still I attempt some kind of promise
Somehow, this is my reality
What am I?
What am I worth?
What will I become?
I'm nothing right now
This is my reality
The lyrics of Babyland's song "Reality" describe an individual's struggle with self-worth and self-doubt. The opening line, "I hate myself for holding in my biggest fears" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer admits that they feel inadequate and unable to keep up despite their "design," meaning their intended purpose or potential. They acknowledge that the truth is near, but they try to accept it while also deceiving themselves.
The singer then reflects on their appearance, saying that it's not what they wear or how they look that is the problem. Rather, it's the negativity that they spew out "from day to day, and time to time." They feel frustrated and worthless, yet they still attempt to make some sort of promise to themselves, perhaps to improve or change.
Overall, "Reality" serves as a raw and honest portrayal of the struggle with self-doubt and low self-worth that many people face. The lyrics are relatable and impactful, speaking to a universal human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate myself
I have strong negative emotions towards myself
For holding in my biggest fears
I am afraid of expressing my deepest fears and emotions
Not good enough
I have a pervasive feeling of inadequacy
I can't keep up despite design
I am unable to perform well despite my abilities and efforts
The truth is near
The reality of my situation is apparent and unavoidable
Try to accept
I make an effort to acknowledge and come to terms with my reality
Try to deceive
I also try to trick myself into believing a different reality
And facts seem clear
Regardless, the objective truth is apparent to me
It's just somehow I can't wake up
I feel stuck and unable to change my reality, despite my awareness
It's not what I wear
My appearance is not the source of my problems
Or how I cut my fucking hair
Nor is it how I style my hair
It's just what I spew out
My thoughts and actions reflect my inner turmoil and frustration
From Day to Day
This is a recurring issue in my life
And time to time
I struggle with this even when things seem good
This feeling of frustration
I constantly feel anguished and unhappy
Mistake in vision
I seem to have a flawed understanding of myself and my place in the world
Knowing I am worthless
I deeply believe that I have no value or worth
Still I attempt some kind of promise
Despite this, I hold on to the hope of improving or changing myself
Somehow, this is my reality
These struggles and negative feelings are an undeniable and inescapable part of my life
What am I?
I question my identity and place in the world
What am I worth?
I feel uncertain about my value as a person
What will I become?
I am unsure about my future and what it holds for me
I'm nothing right now
I feel like I have achieved nothing and am nothing at this moment
This is my reality
These feelings and uncertainties are what I currently face as my reality
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.