They ha… Read Full Bio ↴Building Rome is an alternative rock band from Saint Louis, MO.
They have released Random Demos in 2007, and Nightmare in 2009, a concept album that is loosely based on the movie Jacob's Ladder.
Hey Baby
Building Rome Lyrics
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Pretty lady are you gonna break down go and cry?
Just maybe, maybe everything's gonna be alright
Hey baby hey hey
Hey baby are you gonna let the blook soak your hands?
Pretty lady can't you see that everything is not ok?
Just maybe stupid honey baby give it up today
You're just one step away
From this one thing to say
Hey hey
Hey baby are you gonna take it out on your self?
Pretty lady are you gonna break down? Just don't cry.
Just maybe maybe everything's gonna be alright.
Hey baby
Hey hey
You're just one step away
From this one thing to say
Hey hey
You've got just what you wanted
But was it what you needed?
Don't take it out on yourself
Just think it out for yourself
The song "Hey Baby" by Building Rome is a soulful ballad that speaks on the struggles of life and mental health. The lyrics are a plea to someone who is struggling and dealing with their personal demons. The singer is asking the person if they are going to take all the pain and hurt out on themselves and if they are going to break down and cry. The repetition of "hey baby" adds a sense of urgency and care to the plea for the person to not give up. The singer then tries to reassure the person by saying "just maybe, everything's gonna be alright" and encourages them to not let their problems consume them.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, with the singer reminding the person that they are only one step away from finding peace and happiness. The lyrics "You've got just what you wanted, but was it what you needed?" speaks on the idea of chasing success and material possessions, but realizing that they don't bring true happiness. The singer urges the person to not take their pain out on themselves and instead to take a step back and think things through. Overall, the song offers a message of hope and encouragement to those who are struggling with their mental health and life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby are you gonna take it out on yourself?
Asking if you plan to harm yourself because of something that has gone wrong
Pretty lady are you gonna break down go and cry?
Asking if you plan to break down mentally and cry as a result of something that has gone wrong
Just maybe, maybe everything's gonna be alright
Expressing hope that things will eventually get better and will work out in the end
Hey baby hey hey
A repeating phrase meant to capture attention and establish a rhythm
Hey baby are you gonna let the blook soak your hands?
Asking whether you will be responsible for a situation that leads to harm or death to someone else, leaving you with guilt
Pretty lady can't you see that everything is not ok?
Pointing out that all is not well and that there is a need for action to rectify the situation
Just maybe stupid honey baby give it up today
Suggesting that it might be better to give up trying to control the situation, and find a new course of action
You're just one step away
From this one thing to say
Hey hey
A repeated refrain indicating that all it takes is one small step to achieve the desired goal. And, they can do it!
You've got just what you wanted
But was it what you needed?
Reflecting on whether the outcome is truly satisfying, pointing out that sometimes achieving a goal is not enough if it does not fulfill one's needs
Don't take it out on yourself
Just think it out for yourself
An advice to take it easy and not be too hard on oneself. Instead, take time to think and ponder over different options
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.