The band's first single, Babyshambles, was released in April 2004 on High Society Records. Fewer than 1,000 copies of the CD and 7" were released and both can now be found changing hands for more than £50 on internet auction sites such as eBay.
During September and October 2004 Babyshambles embarked on a UK tour culminating in two sold-out shows at the London Scala. Despite claims that the band were only touring to raise money to support Doherty's drug habit the tour sold-out and received critical acclaim. The band's second single Killamangiro was released November 29 2004 on Rough Trade Records and reached number 8 in the UK charts. The band embarked on another tour in December amid increasing concern about Doherty's drug use. During a gig in Blackpool the band walked off stage as it became clear Doherty was too intoxicated to perform and a riot broke out at the London Astoria when Doherty failed to turn up for a gig.
In January 2005, Gemma Clarke quit the band, citing disagreements with the management who she considered irresponsible for failing to address Doherty's obvious drug problem. She was replaced with Adam Ficek, Patrick Walden's former bandmate in The White Sport. In February 2005 Doherty, along with fellow musician Alan Wass, was arrested on suspicion of assault and blackmail. It was alleged that Doherty assaulted Max Carlish, a documentary maker, in a London hotel, a charge he strenuously denied. Carlish had made a documentary about Doherty, from which clips were used for the channel 4 documentary 'Stalking Pete Doherty'. After allegedly assaulting Carlish, Doherty spent several nights in prison until £150,000 bail could be raised. After being released on bail Doherty spent several weeks in a recording studio in Wales working on Babyshambles' debut album. All charges against him were dropped in April 2005.
On October 1, 2005, the Babyshambles tour bus was raided by police. Doherty was charged on suspicion of possession of class A drugs and bailed until December, although Doherty claims that the substances were related to his Naltrexone implant.
Work on Babyshambles' debut album continued throughout April and May 2005 with Mick Jones, who worked with Doherty on the producing of The Libertines' albums. The album, Down in Albion was released on 14th November, having been leaked onto the internet on 19th October. It came 10th in the Radio 1 Album Charts. The single Albion was released on the 28th November and came 8th in the Radio 1 Single Charts. Another single Fuck Forever was released on August 15th, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Peter Doherty appeared on Newsnight at the end of 2005, and played a few secret and personal gigs to fans at the end of the year. At the start of 2006 the band announced that they would play 3 small club shows in London, Sheffield and Stoke. To fans' surprise, Babyshambles performed at the first of the London dates without guitarist Patrick Walden. Instead of Walden, Doherty played guitar at the London date. The band have since made an announcement that Walden quit the band to pursue other projects. Walden was replaced by Mick Whitnall.
December 2006 saw the release of a new EP, featuring The Blinding EP, the July single 'Beg, Steal & Borrow' and new single 'I Love You (But You're Green)'.
On January 18th, 2007 it was announced that the band signed a "long term" album deal with Parlophone.
Babyshambles released their 2nd album, Shotter's Nation, on October 1, 2007. It was produced by Stephen Street (Morrissey, Blur) and features Bert Jansch on guitar on the last track Lost Art Of Murder.
Picture Me In A Hospital
Babyshambles Lyrics
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The blood runs red and the bags are full of...
Oh it's terrible, makes me powerful
On and on there's still a song for me
I'm still around to sing it
Each man has a secret
To hide away
Picture me in a hospital
The blood runs cold and hall are full of
Undesirables preaching parables
False alarm there's still a charm for me
Just wait and see
If each man had his freedom
And it was ours to say
How to behave, ho who's to say
So picture me in a hospital
Blood runs raw and the bags are full of
You're terrible and I'm invincible
Picture me in a hospital
The blood runs red and the bags are full of
It's hysterical, and it makes me powerful
False alarm there's still a song for me
I'm just about around to sing it
There's still a chance for me
And I'm still here singing
And so it goes
On and on and on and so it goes
And so it goes
The song "Picture Me In A Hospital" by Babyshambles seems to be about the concept of power and the idea that pain and suffering can make a person feel powerful. The opening line "Picture me in a hospital" immediately sets the tone of the song. The imagery of a hospital is often associated with pain and suffering, something that most people try to avoid. However, the lyrics suggest that there is something empowering about going through these experiences. The blood running red and the bags being full of something implies that the singer is in a serious condition, but this doesn't seem to worry him much. The line "It's terrible, makes me powerful" suggests that this pain is giving the singer some sort of strength.
The second verse introduces the idea that everyone has a secret that they hide away. The singer seems to be implying that his secret is the fact that he is strong and able to handle pain. The line "false alarm there's still a charm for me" suggests that even when things seem bleak or hopeless, he still has a charm, or something that is keeping him going.
The chorus repeats the opening line about being in a hospital, but then adds a new line about the blood running cold and the halls being full of undesirables preaching parables. This implies that the singer is not a fan of the people around him, perhaps because he feels like they don't understand what he's going through. The line "you're terrible and I'm invincible" suggests that he is able to rise above their negative attitudes and feel strong despite their criticism.
Overall, the song seems to be about the idea that pain and suffering can make a person feel powerful. The hospital imagery is used to illustrate this concept, but it seems that the singer is not entirely sure why this is the case. He just knows that he feels stronger when he is going through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture me in a hospital
Imagine me in a hospital
The blood runs red and the bags are full of...
The hospital scene is graphic with lots of blood and lots of bags, possibly indicating a critical situation.
Oh it's terrible, makes me powerful
The terrible scene gives me a sense of power or control, is how I view this situation.
On and on there's still a song for me
My existence has purpose, and there's still a reason for me to keep going, even in this difficult moment.
I'm still around to sing it
I'm still alive and able to continue performing or being creative, despite any obstacles.
Each man has a secret
Everyone has something they keep hidden from the world.
To hide away
They keep it hidden or buried within themselves.
And never say, never know, and so it goes
They don't speak about it, which means that they will never really know the consequences of their secrets, and they will continue keeping them.
The blood runs cold and hall are full of...
The hospital scene has changed, the blood no longer looks like it did before and now the halls are filled with undesirables.
Undesirables preaching parables
People who are not well regarded by society are talking about parables or moral lessons, possibly to criticize the system or those in charge.
False alarm there's still a charm for me
Despite any false scares or alarms, I still find something charming or attractive about this situation.
Just wait and see
I'm curious and interested in seeing what happens next.
If each man had his freedom
Thinking about the possibility of everyone having the freedom to make their own choices or live their own lives.
And it was ours to say
If we could decide for ourselves without any external influence or pressures.
How to behave, ho who's to say
In this hypothetical scenario, there's no clear answer or guideline for how to behave, and it's up to each individual to decide.
Blood runs raw and the bags are full of...
The blood is now raw, possibly indicating a more serious situation, and there are still a lot of bags around.
You're terrible and I'm invincible
Despite the bad situation, I still feel strong or invincible.
It's hysterical, and it makes me powerful
I find the situation almost comical, but it gives me a sense of power or agency.
False alarm there's still a song for me
Even though there might be moments of panic or chaos, I still have something to offer or create.
I'm just about around to sing it
I'm almost ready or prepared to perform or create.
There's still a chance for me
Despite any obstacles, I still have hope for my future or my goals.
And I'm still here singing
I'm still alive and able to keep performing or creating, even in difficult or unusual circumstances.
On and on and on and so it goes
Life keeps moving forward, even in the face of hardships or unexpected changes.
Lyrics © Bucks Music Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Drew Mcconnell, Peter Doherty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Maracujakeks
Picture me in a hospital
The blood runs red and the bags are full of...
Oh it's terrible, makes me powerful
On and on there's still a song for me
I'm still around to sing it
Each man has a secret
To hide away
And never say, never know, and so it goes
The blood runs cold and hall are full of
Undesirables preaching parables
False alarm there's still a charm for me
Just wait and see
If each man had his freedom
And it was ours to say
How to behave, ho who's to say
So picture me in a hospital
Blood runs raw and the bags are full of
You're terrible and I'm invincible
The blood runs red and the bags are full of
It's hysterical, and it makes me powerful
False alarme there's still a song for me
I'm just about around to sing it
There's still a chance for me
And I'm still here singing
And so it goes
On and on and on and so it goes
And so it goes.
@pistolpete501
Babyshambles are class. The lyrics are brilliant. Had a few years away from listening and now I've come back more refreshed than ever.
@jamiebyrne25
Sometimes you forget how many good songs he has written.... what a fella
@jfluffydog2110
who is he?
@lolagranola8591
@J Fluffy dog Drew natürlich, warum fragst Du so blöd? Bist Du kein Fan? Sonst wüsstest Du es ja.
@James-th7wb
Love Pete
@James-th7wb
@@jfluffydog2110 Pete Doherty
@arturpaivadelima2192
Why is this song not famous? It is amazing!
@James-th7wb
Agreed. Great song.
@Maracujakeks
Picture me in a hospital
The blood runs red and the bags are full of...
Oh it's terrible, makes me powerful
On and on there's still a song for me
I'm still around to sing it
Each man has a secret
To hide away
And never say, never know, and so it goes
The blood runs cold and hall are full of
Undesirables preaching parables
False alarm there's still a charm for me
Just wait and see
If each man had his freedom
And it was ours to say
How to behave, ho who's to say
So picture me in a hospital
Blood runs raw and the bags are full of
You're terrible and I'm invincible
The blood runs red and the bags are full of
It's hysterical, and it makes me powerful
False alarme there's still a song for me
I'm just about around to sing it
There's still a chance for me
And I'm still here singing
And so it goes
On and on and on and so it goes
And so it goes.
@benpope777
I've been waiting for this fantastic material since Shotter's Nation. Well done guys looking forward to more chilled out sessions listening to your new album