Babble On
Guardian Lyrics


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What was that crack I made?
Swung a hammer wrapped in suede
Like a lick from a lunatic beatnik
Knock you senseless as I babble on

I strike between the lines
Hissing words in serpentine
Backbiter with an appetite
I coil and rattle, then I babble on

Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back

Conversations in veneer
Sand 'em down, they're insincere
Off guard, better check the cue card
Got ghostwriters for my babble on

So I communicate
Intending to humiliate
On attack with a cardiac comeback
You take shelter, I take babble on

Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back

And if talk is cheap, the price is high
When I let another arrow fly
Better to be seen and never heard
Than to babble on with every word

What was that crack I made?
File a claim with Medicaid
All my rumors spread like tumors
Tale and tattle, rant and rattle on

Ugly as the sin it is
Sold out to the slander biz
Gotta keep the tongue in line
Even fools seem wiser off the babble on

Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back

And if talk is cheap, the price is high
When I let another arrow fly
Better to be seen and never heard
Than to babble on with every word
And if talk is cheap, then why the thrill
In an idle tongue that fires at will?
Better to be silent and be strong

Than to let my babble babble on




Than to let my babble babble on
Than to babble on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Guardian's song "Babble On" speak to the danger of speaking without thinking. The opening verse introduces the idea that the singer has made a careless comment, striking out with a hammer wrapped in suede. The following verse speaks to their tendency to communicate in a deceptive manner, using hissing words in a backbiting style. The chorus reflects the singer's regret for adding to the conversation without necessarily contributing something meaningful, as they wish they could subtract the words they've said.


The third verse discusses the singer's intent to humiliate and attack others with their words, using ghostwriters to continue their babble on style. Again, the chorus emphasizes that once spoken, it is too late to retract the regrettable statements made. The bridge of the song takes an ironic turn, remarking that talk may be cheap, but its consequences can be incredibly costly, especially when the words are meant to hurt or damage the reputation of another. The final verse speaks to the singer's realization of the ugliness of their words, noting that even fools seem wiser simply by avoiding careless chatter. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "better to let my babble babble on than to babble on," perhaps as a warning to those who have fallen into the practice of speaking thoughtlessly.


Line by Line Meaning

What was that crack I made?
I made a derogatory or insulting comment.


Swung a hammer wrapped in suede
I made a forceful impact with a weapon resembling a soft fabric.


Like a lick from a lunatic beatnik
My attack was unpredictable and insane.


Knock you senseless as I babble on
I will continue to speak nonsensically while delivering my attack.


I strike between the lines
I make subtle attacks within my communication.


Hissing words in serpentine
I speak with a sneaky or deceptive tone.


Backbiter with an appetite
I am a gossip or slanderer with a strong desire to criticize others.


I coil and rattle, then I babble on
I attack quietly and then speak nonsensically or aggressively.


Every time I add a line
Each time I speak or communicate.


I wish I could subtract
I regret the things I say or wish I could take them back.


Too late to take it back
Unfortunately, I can't undo what I've already said.


Conversations in veneer
My interactions are superficial or fake.


Sand 'em down, they're insincere
If you examine my interactions closely, they lack honesty or genuineness.


Off guard, better check the cue card
I am unprepared or uncertain in what I am saying.


Got ghostwriters for my babble on
I have others write or influence what I say in my nonsensical conversations.


So I communicate
When I speak or express myself.


Intending to humiliate
My goal is to embarrass or degrade others.


On attack with a cardiac comeback
I deliver a hurtful response with a lot of emotion behind it.


You take shelter, I take babble on
While you try to avoid my attacks, I will continue speaking nonsensically.


And if talk is cheap, the price is high
Although words have little value, they can still be harmful or expensive.


When I let another arrow fly
When I make another hurtful or critical comment.


Better to be seen and never heard
It is preferable to be quiet and unnoticed than to speak often and foolishly.


Than to babble on with every word
Instead of constantly speaking nonsensically and harmfully.


And if talk is cheap, then why the thrill
If words are unimportant, why do we find joy in using them to hurt others?


In an idle tongue that fires at will?
In speaking negligently or carelessly without considering the consequences.


Better to be silent and be strong
It is better to keep quiet and exhibit inner strength.


Than to let my babble babble on
Instead of speaking nonsensically or with malice.


Than to let my babble babble on
Better to remain quiet than to speak foolishly.


Than to babble on
Instead of continuing to talk aimlessly.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL WILSON ROWE JR., PHILLIP ANTHONY PALACIOS, STEVE TAYLOR

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Daniel Maturana

What was that crack I made?
Swung a hammer wrapped in suede
Like a lick from a lunatic beatnik
Knock you senseless as I babble on
I strike between the lines
Hissing words in serpentine
Backbiter with an appetite
I coil and rattle, then I babble on
Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back
Conversations in veneer
Sand 'em down, they're insincere
Off guard, better check the cue card
Got ghostwriters for my babble on
So I communicate
Intending to humiliate
On attack with a cardiac comeback
You take shelter, I take babble on
Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back
And if talk is cheap, the price is high
When I let another arrow fly
Better to be seen and never heard
Than to babble on with every word
What was that crack I made?
File a claim with Medicaid
All my rumors spread like tumors
Tale and tattle, rant and rattle on
Ugly as the sin it is
Sold out to the slander biz
Gotta keep the tongue in line
Even fools seem wiser off the babble on
Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back
And if talk is cheap, the price is high
When I let another arrow fly
Better to be seen and never heard
Than to babble on with every word
And if talk is cheap, then why the thrill
In an idle tongue that fires at will?
Better to be silent and be strong
Than to let my babble babble on
Than to let my babble babble on
Than to babble on



All comments from YouTube:

Ana Sepulveda

Me encanta esta canciòn. Saludos desde Chile su fans number 1

judasjess01

Gracias por Subir Bottle Rocket De Guardian,, Tenia Años de No Escucharlo Gratos Recuerdos ,,,, :D

megasalexandros

De nada, una rola genial!!!

angel eduardo acosta reyes

good!!!

Daniel Ortiz

📖📖📖🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸

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Clearly I don't belong here!

Sandra osses

Me pone

Sonia Reyes

de que trata la cancion no entiendo eso de los balbuceos??

lichocamel

Que aprendas a saber lo que hablarás antes que dejes ir en tus palabras cosas(palabras) que después te serán imposible retractar

Daniel Maturana

What was that crack I made?
Swung a hammer wrapped in suede
Like a lick from a lunatic beatnik
Knock you senseless as I babble on
I strike between the lines
Hissing words in serpentine
Backbiter with an appetite
I coil and rattle, then I babble on
Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back
Conversations in veneer
Sand 'em down, they're insincere
Off guard, better check the cue card
Got ghostwriters for my babble on
So I communicate
Intending to humiliate
On attack with a cardiac comeback
You take shelter, I take babble on
Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back
And if talk is cheap, the price is high
When I let another arrow fly
Better to be seen and never heard
Than to babble on with every word
What was that crack I made?
File a claim with Medicaid
All my rumors spread like tumors
Tale and tattle, rant and rattle on
Ugly as the sin it is
Sold out to the slander biz
Gotta keep the tongue in line
Even fools seem wiser off the babble on
Every time I add a line
I wish I could subtract
Too late to take it back
And if talk is cheap, the price is high
When I let another arrow fly
Better to be seen and never heard
Than to babble on with every word
And if talk is cheap, then why the thrill
In an idle tongue that fires at will?
Better to be silent and be strong
Than to let my babble babble on
Than to let my babble babble on
Than to babble on

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