Like all great art, Dave's True Story stands outside of its era, with a sensibility that encompasses the past, lives in the present, and hints at the future. The New York City group utilizes a stylish, elegant jazz/pop sound that contrasts the thorny thickets of songwriter/guitarist Dave Cantor's deliciously devilish lyrics. DTS's resident siren, Kelly Flint, coos former playwright Cantor's crafty, acerbic missives as if they were tender messages of love, but songs about psychic readings, beatnik posers, and prescription medication are seldom the stuff of late-night saloon songs.
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Baby Talk
Dave's True Story Lyrics
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And I'm not trying to be cute
But I gotta hear some baby talk
To get me in the mood
Aw baby, please don't balk
That's not the friendly way to be
Just talk some of that baby talk
Now I go through the day pursuing
All that worldly jive
But it's not until you start your cooing
That I begin to feel alive
Forget this maybe talk
And let the fantasy run free
Lay down some of that baby talk
Please baby talk to me
Now your blue eyes were my undoing
That's a natural fact
But it's your gentle voice coo-cooing
That leads me to a natural act
So let's not squawk
That's not the way it ought to be
Just hit me with some baby talk
And I'm in ecstasy
Because I love it
When you baby talk to me
Please baby talk to me
Please baby talk to me
Please baby talk to me
The song "Baby Talk" by Dave's True Story is an explicit and playful ode to the power of language in intimacy. The singer asks their partner to engage in baby talk, as it functions as a way to activate arousal, embodying a mix of innocence and naughtiness. The first few stanzas suggest that baby talk is necessary for the singer to get into a certain mood, sexual or otherwise; there is something about the high pitched and playful tone that signals comfort and familiarity, as well as a willingness to let go of the stresses of the day. As the song progresses, there is less of an explicit fixation on sex, and more of a focus on the simple pleasures of being in a romantic relationship. The singer is drawn to the "natural act" that is implicit in baby talk, and views it as a precondition for "ecstasy". The lyrics are cleverly crafted to mimic the uneven, sing-songy patter of baby talk itself, creating a sense of anticipation and flirtation.
"Baby Talk" is a standout track on Dave's True Story's 1999 album, 'Sex Without Bodies', a decidedly adult-themed album that explores the darker and more transgressive aspects of erotic life. The song was written by the band's singer, Kelly Flint, and was arranged by the band's co-founder, guitarist and composer, David Cantor. While the band never quite reached mainstream success, they have a cult following, and have been praised for their interweaving of jazz, folk and pop genres, as well as their witty and pointed lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's time we talked
It's time for us to have a conversation
And I'm not trying to be cute
I am being serious and not trying to be funny or cute
But I gotta hear some baby talk
But I need to hear some affectionate, loving words
To get me in the mood
In order to feel aroused or passionate
Aw baby, please don't balk
Oh darling, please don't hesitate or refuse
That's not the friendly way to be
That's not how you should act towards me
Just talk some of that baby talk
Just speak to me in a loving, affectionate way
Please baby talk to me
Please use a sweet, loving tone when talking to me
Now I go through the day pursuing
Throughout the day, I am busy seeking material goods
All that worldly jive
All the superficial, materialistic things in life
But it's not until you start your cooing
But it's not until you speak to me in a loving, affectionate way
That I begin to feel alive
That I start to feel truly alive and passionate
Forget this maybe talk
Forget about speaking ambiguously or indecisively
And let the fantasy run free
And allow our imaginations to roam freely
Lay down some of that baby talk
Speak to me with a sweet, loving tone
Please baby talk to me
Please speak to me affectionately
Now your blue eyes were my undoing
Your beautiful blue eyes made me lose my composure
That's a natural fact
That's just how things are
But it's your gentle voice coo-cooing
But it's your gentle, loving voice
That leads me to a natural act
That makes me feel passionate and ready to act naturally
So let's not squawk
Let's not argue or be difficult
That's not the way it ought to be
That's not how things should be between us
Just hit me with some baby talk
Just speak to me in a sweet, loving way
And I'm in ecstasy
And I feel intense pleasure and happiness
Because I love it
Because I enjoy it very much
When you baby talk to me
When you speak to me in a sweet, loving way
Please baby talk to me
Please speak to me in a sweet, loving way
Please baby talk to me
Please speak to me in a sweet, loving way
Please baby talk to me
Please speak to me in a sweet, loving way
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