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.
another girl another planet
Babyshambles Lyrics
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I look ill, but I don't care about it
I can face your threats
Stand up tall and scream and shout about it
I think I'm on another world with you
I'm on another planet with you
You get under my skin
You always play to win
I don't need rehabilitating
I think I'm on another world with you
I think I'm on another planet with you
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Space travels in my blood
And there ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out
Oh God we won't live without it
Oh no,
I think I'm on another world with you
I think I'm on another planet with you
Another girl who's loving you now
Another planet, who's holding you down
The lyrics of "Another Girl Another Planet" by Babyshambles describe a deep and emotional connection between two individuals who seem to be on the same wavelength. The singer flirts with death and looks ill, but he doesn't seem to care. He is strong enough to face anyone's threats and he can scream and shout about it. The lyrics suggest that this person is deeply in love with someone who gets under his skin, but he doesn't find it irritating. This person always plays to win and the singer does not need any rehabilitation. Instead, he feels like he is on another planet with this person.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of space travel, which the singer suggests is in his blood. He cannot escape the fact that he is drawn to long journeys, and he cannot live without it. This may symbolize the drive and passion that the individuals in the song have for each other. The singer feels like he is on another world or planet with this person, and he cannot resist their love.
Overall, the song seems to be about the intense and all-consuming nature of love, as well as the desire for adventure and exploration. The lyrics convey a sense of passion, danger, and excitement that captures the complexity of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I always flirt with death
I take risks that could lead to my demise
I look ill, but I don't care about it
I may appear sickly, but I'm not concerned with my physical state
I can face your threats
I am not afraid of your intimidating words or actions
Stand up tall and scream and shout about it
I will confront you and defend myself loudly and proudly
I think I'm on another world with you
Being around you feels like I'm in a different place altogether
I'm on another planet with you
Being with you feels like a separate reality
You get under my skin
Being around you affects me deeply
I don't find it irritating
However, I'm not bothered by it
You always play to win
You have a competitive nature and always strive for victory
I don't need rehabilitating
But despite your influence, I don't require rehabilitation or recovery
Another girl, another planet
You have moved on romantically to someone else in a different world
Space travels in my blood
I have an innate desire for interstellar exploration
And there ain't nothing I can do about it
My longing for space travel is beyond my control
Long journeys wear me out
However, long space journeys can be physically draining
Oh God we won't live without it
But we can't imagine living without the experience of space travel
Another girl who's loving you now
You have moved on to another girl who is now the object of your affection
Another planet, who's holding you down
You are now settled into a new life and location with someone else
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Smith
The musicianship and technical accuracy of the song is incredible
Note perfect every step of the way
butteo
Pete's playing all the right notes...but not necessarily in the right order (or timing)!
Paul Demsky
Pete is wonderful as ever.
Mein Penis ist zwar unglaublich klein, aber
have all this huge punk fans here ever heard of this weird underground band called ''the sex pistols''? you know...with the singer that hits every note perfectly and the bass player that didnt die from heroin when he was 21....and could play bass so perfectly.
for luck here are so many people that understand that punk and music isnt about passion and expression...its about singing and playing perfectly...just like the winners of ''the voice''...thats art man.
HeWillFall
HDF, Mini-Penis.
Luke Fitch
Are you kidding? Musically, lyrically and stylistically The Only Ones are superior. Libs, as much as I love them aren't in the same league.
paul simpson
amazing cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DragonSoop
man I bought a single with this on it when I was just a teenager then I got pissed up at the pub and lost it. was gutted haha
GermFreeAdolescents2
The best cover is far and beyond the version by The Replacements.
Archangel Michael
its Kweezy