Blake Babies is an indie rock band formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts.… Read Full Bio ↴Blake Babies is an indie rock band formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. The three primary members were John Strohm, Freda Love (born Freda Boner), and Juliana Hatfield, with Evan Dando, Andrew Mayer, Seth White, and Mike Leahy each also performing as members of the band at various times during its history.

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.

Take Me
Blake Babies Lyrics

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I'm gonna' be cruisin' the coast, drinking my pop.
I'm gonna' be kissin' all the girls, I'm gonna' be, I'm gonna' be singing
All the rock.

I know you are all that's true,
'cause I'm feeling fine all the time.
Turn me over now
In a blessed state.

Awaken my fate.

Take, me take me, I will go anywhere you be.
To the stars or far below, you know what I mean.

You bring me up with lots of luck.
Like I'm feeling fine, most of the time.
I'll close my eyes and jump
To a blessed state.
Awaken my fate.

Take, me take me, I will go anywhere you be.
To the stars or far below, give it to me please.

Overall Meaning

The Blake Babies song "Take Me" is a joyful and carefree tune about living life to the fullest and trusting in fate. The lyrics evoke a sense of adventure and possibility, with the singer dreaming of cruising the coast, kissing all the girls, and singing all the rock. Despite the playful nature of the lyrics, there is also a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the person or entity that the singer is addressing. The lines "You bring me up with lots of luck / Like I'm feeling fine, most of the time" suggest a sense of dependence on this person or force, but also a deep sense of trust and connection.

The repeated chorus of "Take, me take me, I will go anywhere you be / To the stars or far below, you know what I mean" reinforces this idea of surrendering to fate, but also suggests a willingness to follow this person or force to the ends of the earth. The bridge of the song, with its references to a "blessed state" and an "awakened fate," adds a spiritual dimension to the song, hinting at a belief in something greater than oneself.

Overall, "Take Me" is an exuberant and uplifting song that celebrates the joys of life and the mysteries of fate. Its catchy melody and joyful lyrics are sure to bring a smile to any listener's face.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna' be cruisin' the coast, drinking my pop.
I plan to drive along the coast while sipping soda.

I'm gonna' be kissin' all the girls, I'm gonna' be, I'm gonna' be singing All the rock.
I intend to both serenade and smooch the ladies.

I know you are all that's true, 'cause I'm feeling fine all the time.
Your presence makes me content and satisfied regardless of the situation.

Turn me over now In a blessed state. Awaken my fate.
Provide me with an opportunity to transform my life for the better.

Take, me take me, I will go anywhere you be. To the stars or far below, you know what I mean.
Wherever you may be, I'm willing to accompany you, even if it's to uncharted territories.

You bring me up with lots of luck. Like I'm feeling fine, most of the time.
Your presence has a positive effect on my life, making me feel content most of the time.

I'll close my eyes and jump To a blessed state. Awaken my fate.
I'm willing to take a leap of faith to attain a life-changing revelation.

Take, me take me, I will go anywhere you be. To the stars or far below, give it to me please.
I implore you to take me with you to any destination you desire.

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