His debut studio album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From, was released through Sony Music Australia on 13 August 2021. When Facing the Things We Turn Away From debuted atop the ARIA Albums Chart and peaked within the top 20 in Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Baby Blue
Luke Hemmings Lyrics
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Drownin' my eyes, so it seems
That I don't wanna dive too deep, oh
I'm never comin' back, never comin' back
Lungs filled with smoke
Lead in my head, filled with dreams
I'm hidin' here to live in sleep, hey
I'm never comin' back, never comin' back
I'm on my way to wonderland
Take off my suit and wonder
Here for a moment
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm on my way to wonderland
Take off my suit and wonder
Here for a moment
Or hide for a lifetime, ah, ah, ah
Cool, baby blue
Tell me what I'm gonna be
Been livin' in the empty suite, hey
I'm never gonna last, never gonna last
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna stay
I don't wanna feel it, take it all away
Oh, I'm still the same kid that I used to be
I'm runnin' from everything, ah, ah, ah
I'm on my way to wonderland
Take off my suit and wonder
Here for a moment
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm on my way to wonderland
Take off my suit and wonder
Here for a moment
Or hide for a lifetime, ah, ah, ah
I wanna stay here forever
I wanna stay here forever
I wanna stay here forever
I wanna stay here forever
I'm on my way to wonderland
Take off my suit and wonder
Here for a moment
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm on my way to wonderland
Take off my suit and wonder
Here for a moment
Or hide for a lifetime, ah, ah, ah
The song "Baby" by Luke Hemming and Michael Clifford is an introspective piece that conjures up themes of anxiety, uncertainty and a yearning for escapism. The opening lines "Cool, baby blue, drowning my eyes, so it seems, that I don't wanna dive too deep" set the tone for the rest of the song, revealing a character that is hesitant to confront the harsh realities of life. The lyricist associates the color blue with calmness, which is ironic given the subject matter of the song. The lines "I'm never coming back, never coming back, lungs filled with smoke, lead in my head, filled with dreams, I'm hiding here to live in sleep" further highlight the character's hesitancy to face reality. The character is trying to escape from the constraints of society and his own personal demons.
The chorus, "I'm on my way to wonderland, take off my suit and wonder, here for a moment or stay for a lifetime" suggests that the character is searching for a place where he can be free from the trappings of everyday life. The lines "I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna stay, I don't wanna feel it, take it all away, oh, I'm still the same kid that I used to be, I'm running from everything" reinforces the idea that the character is trying to escape from his problems rather than confronting them. The longing for escape is further emphasized in the last verse where the character wishes to "stay here forever" in this ideal world that he has created for himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Cool, baby blue
The color blue makes me feel calm and collected
Drownin' my eyes, so it seems
My surroundings seem hazy and unclear, as if I'm underwater
That I don't wanna dive too deep, oh
I don't want to get too involved or invested in anything
I'm never comin' back, never comin' back
I have no intention of returning to my previous ways
Lungs filled with smoke
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed
Lead in my head, filled with dreams
I have a lot of ideas and aspirations, but feel weighed down by them
I'm hidin' here to live in sleep, hey
I'm avoiding the world and retreating into my own mind
I'm on my way to wonderland
I'm seeking an escape from reality
Take off my suit and wonder
I'm shedding my old self and starting fresh
Here for a moment
I'm living in the present and enjoying what's in front of me
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm open to the idea of a long-term commitment
Or hide for a lifetime, ah, ah, ah
Alternatively, I could just stay in hiding and never face reality
Tell me what I'm gonna be
I'm unsure of my future and need guidance
Been livin' in the empty suite, hey
I feel like I'm just going through the motions and not really living
I'm never gonna last, never gonna last
I don't feel like I can survive much longer in this state
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna stay
I don't want to be present or engaged in the current situation
I don't wanna feel it, take it all away
I want to numb myself and avoid any pain
Oh, I'm still the same kid that I used to be
Despite my struggles and changes, I'm still fundamentally the same person
I'm runnin' from everything, ah, ah, ah
I'm avoiding my problems and responsibilities
I wanna stay here forever
I've found a comfortable spot and don't want to leave
I'm on my way to wonderland
I'm still searching for an escape and a fresh start
Here for a moment
I'm still living in the present and enjoying what's in front of me
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm still open to the idea of a long-term commitment
Or hide for a lifetime, ah, ah, ah
Alternatively, I could just stay in hiding and never face reality
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Luke Hemmings, Samuel Witte, John Hill, Sierra Deaton
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Lyrics
Cool, baby blue
Drown in my eyes so it seems
But I don't wanna dive too deep
Or I'm never comin' back, never comin' back
Lungs fill with smoke
Letting my head fill with dreams
I'm hiding in a living sleep
And I'm never comin' back, never comin' back
I'm on my way to Wonderland
Take off my suit and wander in for a moment
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm on my way to Wonderland
Take off my suit and wander in for a moment
Or hide for a lifetime
Cool, baby blue
Tell me what I'm gonna be
Living in the in between
And I'm never gonna last, never gonna last
I don't wanna hear it, I don't wanna stay
I don't wanna feel it, take it all away
Oh, I'm still the same kid that I used to be
I'm running from everything, I, I, I
I'm on my way to Wonderland
Take off my suit and wander in for a moment
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm on my way to Wonderland
Take off my suit and wander in for a moment
Or hide for a lifetime
I wanna stay here forever
I wanna stay here forever
I wanna stay here forever
I wanna stay here forever
I'm on my way to Wonderland
Take off my suit and wander in for a moment
Or stay for a lifetime
I'm on my way to Wonderland
Take off my suit and wander in for a moment
Or hide for a lifetime
Te amo Luke, que album tan precioso
@sinfulblacksoul
the entire album's lyrics, the melodies, the visuals, everything about it is just incredible
@cherie9692
TRULYY OMG
@akemiito875
YES. EXACTLY.
@CarlosEduardo-iz1qg
Masterpiece
@dane9243
ver muchos comentarios en español me da mucha felicidad, el apoyo que está recibiendo luke es asombroso (incluso merece más tremenda obra de arte que nos entregó) en fin luke gracias por tanto te amamos
@octalizrivera1329
Sí, estoy tan feliz!
@carlossantana1567
Sí eso
@uzayrdinath78
Not even exaggerating, this is one of the greatest albums I’ve heard in my life. Perfection!!!!
@xrcoraline
yea. and this song is one of the best I've heard in my life also 😭
@avastylinson
you have great taste in music