Garneau, a native of Boston, lived with his family in Paris during grade school, and later New Jersey before moving to New York City. Garneau discovered a love of music at a young age while learning to play piano. After high school, Garneau briefly attended Berklee Music School in Boston, but left after completing one term and moved to Brooklyn, NY. There he began writing music and playing live shows at small venues in the East Village and Lower East Side of Manhattan, including CBGB's Gallery and "The Living Room".
Garneau eventually signed with Absolutely Kosher Records, an Emeryville, California-based record label. He was brought to the label by Jamie Stewart and Caralee McElroy of Xiu Xiu. Garneau released his debut album Music for Tourists in October 2006 and on iTunes in January 2007. His second project, an EP titled "C-Sides", was released in December 2007. Garneau's second full-length album, titled "El Radio," was released in July 2009.
Baby's Romance
Chris Garneau Lyrics
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And baby's sleeping above you
You will lift him to the parking lot
Your car is waiting there for you
Your car is waiting there for you
I would like to see a little more propriety,
Cooperate with me and answer me
I know now, I know now, I know now,
I'm gonna tell on you.
I know now, I know now, I know now,
I'm never gonna tell on you.
The whiskey's waiting on the fire top,
The baby's going to drink too.
The lady's got no clothes she's at the shop.
But if she'd knew then she'd kill you.
The bugs are out cause they come out at night,
Usually they just bite our hands.
Cause normally we have clothes on without a fight,
But now fighting's a part of baby's romance.
But now fighting's a part of baby's romance.
I would like to see a little more propriety,
Cooperate with me and answer me
Without a plea.
I know now, I know now, I know now,
I'm gonna tell on you.
I know now, I know now, I know now,
I'm never gonna tell on you.
Baby sleeps I can scrape your flower pots.
And baby's sleeping against you.
I think he'd pray for an old motor car.
Or any bed made without you.
Or any bed made without you.
I would like to see a little more propriety,
Cooperate with me and answer me
Without a plea.
I would like to see a little more propriety,
Cooperate with me and answer me
Without a plea.
The lyrics of Chris Garneau's song "Baby's Romance" paint a vivid picture of a somewhat disturbing situation. The first verse sets the scene of a sleeping baby in a crib above the singer, who is apparently planning to take the baby to a parking lot in a waiting car. The next few lines reveal that there is whiskey waiting, and the baby is going to drink it. The lady in the situation is also described as having no clothes and apparently unaware of the singer's meddling. The bugs that come out at night are biting, and fighting seems to be a part of what is called "baby's romance."
The second verse reveals a bit more desperation and maybe ill-intent from the singer, as they contemplate scraping someone's flower pots and wishing for a bed without the person next to them. The chorus is a repeated plea for propriety and cooperation, although it seems that the singer is the one in the wrong. The final lines emphasize the disconnect between the singer's desires and the reality of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics speak to a complex, uncomfortable situation that might involve addiction, infidelity, or some other form of unethical behavior. The sense of disconnection and desperation is palpable, and the eerie undertones convey a sense of something sinister lurking beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
The baby's sleeping in the crib up top
Your subconscious desires are lying dormant within you.
And baby's sleeping above you
Your secret desires are above you. You need to confront them to gain control.
You will lift him to the parking lot
You need to bring your desires to light and face them head-on.
Your car is waiting there for you
You have the tools to confront your challenges, you just need to utilize them.
I would like to see a little more propriety,
You need to show more respect towards yourself and others.
Cooperate with me and answer me
Be honest with your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity.
Without a plea.
Do not make excuses for your actions or feelings.
I know now, I know now, I know now,
You have come to the realization that you must face your inner desires.
I'm gonna tell on you.
You will be honest about your feelings and desires.
I'm never gonna tell on you.
You will keep your true emotions and desires hidden from others.
The whiskey's waiting on the fire top,
Your temptation is ever present and waiting for you to give in.
The baby's going to drink too.
Your desires may harm those who are innocent or unaware.
The lady's got no clothes she's at the shop.
You have lost sight of who you truly are and must rediscover yourself.
But if she'd knew then she'd kill you.
Confronting your desires may be met with negative consequences or backlash from others.
The bugs are out cause they come out at night,
Your fears and insecurities are more apparent when you are alone or in the dark.
Usually they just bite our hands.
Your fears and insecurities are often self-inflicted or self-manifested.
Cause normally we have clothes on without a fight,
Your outer persona is often used to cover up or distract from your true emotions and desires.
But now fighting's a part of baby's romance.
Confrontation is necessary to embrace and reconcile your innermost desires.
Baby sleeps I can scrape your flower pots.
Your inaction or denial may result in harm or damage to your surroundings.
And baby's sleeping against you.
Your innermost desires and temptations are ever present within you.
I think he'd pray for an old motor car.
Your desires may be simpler than you think and do not always require excess or extravagance.
Or any bed made without you.
You may need to remove yourself from certain situations or environments to confront your desires.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS GARNEAU
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