The original trio comprised of American Andrew Thomas, British John McInerney, and Jamaican Trevor Taylor - the original lead vocalist. The debut single L.O.V.E In My Car failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up You're A Woman was a massive success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.
Trevor Taylor provided the lead vocal for the group's early hit singles including You're A Woman and Pretty Young Girl. The 1987 single Come Back And Stay was the first to feature John McInerney on lead vocal. Although the track was originally recorded as demo with Trevor Taylor's voice, the producers subjectively chose John McInerney's version. This created tension within the group which ultimately lead to Trevor Taylor's departure. John McInerney went on to perform lead vocal on the vast majority of Bad Boys Blue's output.
The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and the Ukraine. In contrast the group never charted in the UK and their only charting USA single was Save Your Love.
The group has experienced numerous line up changes. In 1988 Trevor Taylor left the group - a year after being practically demoted to backup singer - but was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions of Hungry for Love single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured John McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. Mo Russel joined the group in 1995. In 1999 Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Mo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue fulltime after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2006, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up (see below).
In 2005 Thomas and McInerney split under less than amicable circumstances. Carlos Ferreira joined John McInerney in 2006 and new material is said to be forthcoming from this, presently Poland-based, duo. Andrew Thomas also formed a version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and singer Herb McCoy but they are not signed to any record label. The question of who gets to officially use the Bad Boys Blue brand name has not yet been resolved.
baby blue
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics
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You wanted heaven but you got hell
And then the darkness gained control over you
When everything turned into bitter blue
You went into the land of no return
I cry over you
Baby blue
Baby blue
they never ever gave you a chance
No dreams, no hopes, no helping hand
Someone took all the colors out of your life
That's when one night you left it all behind
You went into the land of return
I cry over you
Baby blue
I cry over you
Baby blue
I cry over you
Baby blue
I cry over you
Baby blue
I cry over you
Baby blue
I cry over you
Baby blue
The lyrics to Bad Boys Blue's song Baby Blue depict a story of a person who went through a lot of hardships and ultimately succumbed to the darkness that surrounded them. The first verse describes how this person tried to hide themselves in a shell, possibly as a defense mechanism or a way to shut out the outside world. They wanted heaven but, unfortunately, got hell instead, indicating that their life took a turn for the worse. Eventually, the darkness gained control over them, everything turned into a bitter blue, and they were pushed into a land of no return - perhaps referencing death or suicide.
The chorus, "I cry over you, Baby blue," suggests that the singer deeply cared for this person and is grieving their loss. The second verse implies that the person never had a chance in life, with no dreams or hopes, and nobody extended a helping hand. Someone took all the colors out of their life, leaving them with nothing. In the end, the only respite the person found was to leave everything behind and enter the land of return - once again, a possible reference to death or suicide.
Overall, the song Baby Blue is a poignant and melancholic portrayal of a person's struggles with life and how they eventually lost hope. The lyrics speak to the feelings of grief and loss that accompany losing someone to suicide or other tragic circumstances, and the pain of watching helplessly as someone you care about struggles to find happiness in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You tried to hide yourself in a shell
You attempted to shut yourself off from the world
You wanted heaven but you got hell
Your expectations were high, but you ultimately received a harsh reality
And then the darkness gained control over you
You became consumed by darkness and negativity
When everything turned into bitter blue
Your once bright world turned into a depressing and unhappy place
You went into the land of no return
You ventured into a place that you can no longer leave or escape from
I cry over you
The singer mourns your current state
Baby blue
The singer is referring to you and the sadness you're currently feeling
They never ever gave you a chance
You were never provided with opportunities for growth or success
No dreams, no hopes, no helping hand
You didn't have any aspirations or support to succeed
Someone took all the colors out of your life
Someone has taken away all of the joy and vibrancy from your existence
That's when one night you left it all behind
You decided to abandon everything and start anew
You went into the land of return
You ventured into a new place where you can now start over and succeed
I cry over you
The singer still feels sorrow for your struggles
Baby blue
The singer wants you to know that they understand your sadness and are here for you
I cry over you
The singer reiterates their emotional connection to your situation
Baby blue
The artist acknowledges that your sadness is real and deserves empathy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. VAN HAAREN, TONY HENDRIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bình Phan
You tried to hide yourself in a shell
You wanted heaven but you got hell
And then the darkness gained control over you
When everything turned into bitter blue
You went into the land of no return
Chorus:
I cry over you
Baby Blue
I cry over you
Baby Blue
They never ever gave you a chance
No dreams
No hopes
No helping hand
Someone took all the colors out of your life
That's when one night you
Left it all behind
You went into the land of return
I cry over you
Baby Blue
I cry over you
Baby Blue
DARK TRAQUILLITY
Here she comes. The queen of hearts.
Here she comes. It's tearing me apart.
Don't walk on by. Don't make my heart cry.
Lady blue. Love me too.
Lady Blue. Only love can save me.
Rescue me from loneliness.
Save me with your sweet caress.
Lady Blue don't be cruel.
Here I stand, a loving fool.
Waiting for the paradise.
Promised by, by your blue eyes.
When she walks. It turns me on.
When she talks. It's really getting strong.
Now love's taking shame. And you, you can't escape.
TomRyan QuangVinh
You tried to hide yourself in a shell
You wanted heaven but you got hell
And then the darkness gained control over you
When everything turned into bitter blue
You went into the land of no return.
[Chorus:]
I cry over you
Baby Blue
I cry over you
Baby Blue.
They never ever gave you a chance
No dreams
No hopes
No helping hand
Someone took all the colors out of your life
That's when one night you
Left it all behind
You went into the land of return.
Tien Ha
Imagine cruising around in your 91 prelude bumping this song with your alpine speakers and mtx boom box in the trunk. These songs have so much meanings and hold dear to our hearts and mind.
Brett Nener
I’m still alive from the day I listened to this song it’s been over 25+ years now this song hits the Nostalgic feelings for sure
Beata Orłowska
Uwielbiam Was słuchać. Moja młodość. 💖😀🤭🌞🍀👏👏👏👏👏
Лана Светлова
Наверно это единственная медленная песня у ВВВ, все танцевальные были. И все красивые песни и красиво их пели. Самая моя любимая группа с детства!
Vladimir Borisov
Эта композиция просто как чистый медляк самая красивая. Мне лично с детства запомнилась как первая медленная - Baby I Love You из Heartbeat 1986.
Marcos Adriano Chicatto
1991: Fantastic song!!!
2021: Fantastic song!!!
2022: Fantastic song!!!
9997: Fantastic song!!!
Colin Raath
Bad boys blue was my favorite band. This song is brilliant. All their songs are brilliant. Best band ever
freestyle yaaj
Been 20 years and this song pop in my head. A great classic song.
po Zn
This song popped in my head today, lol 04.21.22
Melissa Mylinh
Every time, I am feeling down 😒. I tend to play this song over and over again.