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)
Structure Fall
Babyland Lyrics
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Everyday additions have their little way
To make me feel small
And take away any pride I ever had
I want to tear it down
Burn it to the fucking ground
Change its every way
It's you and me
Together against the rest of this
It's us and them
You'll decide who will survive
Just focus in
Don't forget who you are
Just focus in
Action first, get off your ass
I want to tear it down
Burn it to the fucking ground
Change its every way
Once and for fucking all
The lyrics of Babyland's song "Structure Fall" express a sentiment of anger and frustration towards the overwhelming feeling of being insignificant in a world where everything seems to be constructed to make one feel small. The opening lines, "I've watched it being built/ Everyday additions have their little way/ To make me feel small/ And take away any pride I ever had" create a vivid image of a oppressive structure that looms over the singer, continually being added to and constantly reminding them of their own inadequacy.
However, the song is not just a lamentation, as the singer takes a defiant stance, expressing a desire to dismantle and destroy this structure that has held them down. The lines "I want to tear it down/ Burn it to the fucking ground/ Change its every way/ Once and for fucking all" convey a sense of determination and a willingness to take action in the face of oppression. The chorus "It's you and me/ Together against the rest of this/ It's us and them/ You'll decide who will survive" highlights the idea of solidarity, the power of individuals standing together to overthrow oppressive structures.
The closing lines of the song, "Just focus in/ Don't forget who you are/ Just focus in/ Action first, get off your ass" convey the idea that change requires effort and action, and that it is up to the individual to take responsibility for their own liberation. Overall, "Structure Fall" is a powerful anthem of defiance and action, urging listeners to take a stand against the structures that hold them down.
Line by Line Meaning
I've watched it being built
I have witnessed the construction process
Everyday additions have their little way
Each day, small changes are made, which have a cumulative effect
To make me feel small
These changes erode my confidence and sense of self-worth
And take away any pride I ever had
They strip me of my dignity and respect for myself
I want to tear it down
I desire to completely destroy it
Burn it to the fucking ground
I want to obliterate it completely, without any trace left behind
Change its every way
I seek to transform it completely
Once and for fucking all
This transformation must be permanent and irreversible
It's you and me
We are in this together
Together against the rest of this
Our unity is opposed to the larger context we find ourselves in
It's us and them
The situation is polarized between our alliance and everyone else
You'll decide who will survive
The stakes are high, and your actions will determine the outcome
Just focus in
Set your mind to the task at hand
Don't forget who you are
Stay true to your identity and values in the face of adversity
Action first, get off your ass
Stop procrastinating and take decisive action
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.