The name "Blake Babies" was provided by the poet Allen Ginsberg; following a reading at Harvard University, the group (which had just begun to play together) raised their hands and asked him to name their band. Ginsberg's suggestion was likely inspired by the first half of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience. The name proved quite apt in regard to what was perhaps the group's most distinctive aspect: the juxtaposition of Hatfield's pure, somewhat thin and childlike (yet forceful) vocal quality with often surprisingly acerbic lyrics.
Musically, the Blake Babies' songs are highly melodic, with instruments supporting rather than covering vocals; in this way, their music falls somewhere between pop and rock and could be described as "power pop". Songs are generally upbeat and the group's work features both female (Hatfield) and male (Strohm) vocals, often together in harmony or in octaves. Strohm's intricate guitar picking style and preference for a "clean" (as opposed to distorted) guitar tone owes much to R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, although Neil Young and punk rock are other important influences. Close listening shows that Hatfield's bass playing is particularly expressive, using octaves and sliding tones to create melodies as well as anchoring bass lines. Songs are carefully constructed, with sophisticated harmonic and dynamic shifts showing the results of the band members' training at the Berklee School of Music.
The Blake Babies toured the United States and Europe, eventually achieving a moderate amount of notice, particularly among listeners of college age who were appreciative of the group's "intelligent" brand of rock music. The band's music (released on the independent North Carolina-based record label Mammoth Records) received little airplay on commercial radio, instead being played primarily on college radio stations.
The group formally disbanded in 1991 but reunited briefly in late 1999, performing a few shows in 1999 and 2000 and embarking on one last U.S. tour in 2001.
Following the band's breakup, Hatfield went on to fame as a solo artist, and Strohm and Love continued to perform together in the Indiana-based group Antenna. Hatfield and Love have since worked together in the band Some Girls along with fellow musician Heidi Gluck.
Over And Over
Blake Babies Lyrics
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My heart goes running back to you
I love the way you open up and let me in
So I go running back to you
Over and over again
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Over and over again with you
Remember the nights of love and that moment on the beach
That wasn't really too long ago
But we paid the price of time and now it's out of reach
And so the broken circle go
Over and over again
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Over and over again my love, my love
Over and over again with you you
Over and over again my love, love
Over and over again with you
Blake Babies' song "Over And Over" is a love song about the journey of a broken relationship that seems to keep repeating itself. The lyrics reveal a sense of nostalgia when the singer thinks back to times she shared with her lover, and how she loved being close to them because she knows that feeling is truly hard to find. The line "My heart goes running back to you" is an indication that the singer can not help but go back to her lover despite going through the hurtful cycle. The repeated phrase, "over and over again" emphasizes the repetitive pattern of the relationship that seems to be stuck in a downward spiral. The song reveals a sense of longing for the deeply-rooted connection that they used to have, but it's out of reach because of the pain inflicted on it.
When the singer talks about "the price of time" that they paid, it could be interpreted that the couple eventually got overwhelmed with their daily lives and priorities changed. They couldn't make time to cultivate what they had or chose not to, which eventually led to the end of their relationship.
In conclusion, "Over And Over" is a powerful ballad that explores the cycle of a broken relationship that's hard to break free from. It's a melancholic reminisce about what they once had and a longing to return to that emotionally safe space.
Line by Line Meaning
At night when the sky is clear and the moon is shining down
When everything is peaceful at night, my thoughts drift towards you
My heart goes running back to you
My heart longs to be with you again
I love the way you open up and let me in
I love how you allow me to be a part of your life and share your vulnerabilities
So I go running back to you
That's why I keep coming back to you
Remember the nights of love and that moment on the beach
Let's reminisce about the times we spent together, particularly that special moment on the beach
That wasn't really too long ago
It feels like just yesterday that we were so close
But we paid the price of time and now it's out of reach
Unfortunately, as time has passed, we've grown apart and it may be too late to rekindle what we once had
And so the broken circle go
Our relationship has come full circle, and it has ended where it began
Over and over again
We keep repeating the same patterns and behaviors
Over and over again my love
Despite our troubles, my feelings for you remain unchanged
Over and over again with you
I keep returning to you, hoping things will be different this time around
Over and over again my love, my love
I can't help but feel deeply for you, even though it may not be healthy for me
Over and over again with you you
My history with you keeps playing out, even though it may not be what's best for me
Over and over again my love, love
My love for you continues to be a constant in my life, even when everything else changes
Over and over again with you
I keep going back to you, even when it may not be the wisest choice
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Written by: NEIL YOUNG
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