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)
We Don't Know
Babyland Lyrics
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I've had enough
Complication came and now it's done
Barging right on in it told us to shut right down
Nomination marks majority
There will be no milestones
Just a common curse
Will you settle for decent?
Don't give in
We don't know nothing
Have you had enough?
I've had enough
Intruding it's taking us on
There's no motivation
No sense of restraint
All perspective is gone
Contamination
Were told to take on these ways as our own
You take on well-worn
You take on mundane
Retire all your concern
At one time we were pure
In this song, Babyland is exploring themes of disillusionment, fatigue, and frustration with the current state of society. The opening lines, "Had enough?/I've had enough," immediately set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is exhausted and overwhelmed, likely by the stresses and complexities of modern life. The use of the word "complication" implies that there are a multitude of issues that have piled up, ultimately leading to a sense of defeat.
The second stanza touches on the idea of conformity and the pressure to fit in with the majority. The "nomination marks majority" suggests that those in power have been chosen by the masses, but this does not necessarily mean they are the best candidates for the job. There is a sense of hopelessness in the line "there will be no milestones/just a common curse," which implies that progress is unreachable and the future is bleak.
Throughout the song, the singer questions why people are willing to settle for mediocrity when they could strive for something greater. The repeated refrain of "we don't know nothing" suggests a sense of apathy and ignorance, but it could also be interpreted as a rejection of the status quo. Ultimately, the song seems to be a call to action, urging listeners to resist the forces that would have them conform and instead strive for something more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Had enough?
Are you tired of this situation?
I've had enough
I am fed up with this situation.
Complication came and now it's done
Complications arose and now there's nothing to be done about it.
Barging right on in it told us to shut right down
An issue arrived abruptly and forced us to stop working on it.
Nomination marks majority
The majority decides by voting.
There will be no milestones
There will be no significant achievements in this situation.
Just a common curse
It's just an ordinary problem.
Will you settle for decent?
Are you content with just being average?
Why do you settle at all?
Why are you accepting mediocrity?
Don't give in
Don't surrender, keep trying.
We don't know nothing
We know nothing about this situation.
Intruding it's taking us on
It's forcing itself upon us and affecting us.
There's no motivation
There's no drive or incentive to act.
No sense of restraint
There's no self-control or moderation in this situation.
All perspective is gone
We don't have a clear or objective view of the situation.
Contamination
The situation is tainted or polluted.
Were told to take on these ways as our own
We were instructed to adopt these practices as our own.
You take on well-worn
You accept familiar or stale ways of doing things.
You take on mundane
You accept tedious or repetitive tasks.
Retire all your concern
Give up your worries and stop caring about the situation.
At one time we were pure
There was a time when we were innocent or uncorrupted.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.