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"The recordings present a unique musical vision, with Xander Singh and Luc Laurent displaying an impressive mastery of their twisted but tasty pop...A treat-filled introduction to a duo unafraid to pound around on a variety of instruments such as trumpet, banjo, and piano...Singh and Laurent seamlessly blend their influences into a unified sound."
- UNDER THE RADAR
Babette!
Pepper Rabbit Lyrics
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A ball and chain behind
A story told that breaks the walls
of a family tree
Oh it happens again just say it always ends
On a movie screen, a stolen dream comes
a castaway of change
A better place to rest your head
A bed of white cotton
the added dream, a new city
A bed of white cotton
Oh it happens again, they say it never ends
The month of June will come too soon
and what wasn't true will break
I tossed and I turned I could not sleep
The voice of a child can make you weak
Just say you will speak
The month of June will come too soon
and what was not true will break
The song "Babette!" by Pepper Rabbit seems to be a reflection on the idea of change, particularly the kind that is forced upon us when we feel like we've hit a dead end in life. The opening line "A better man, a cast away" hints at the singer's desire to improve himself, but he seems to be held back by something, represented by the "ball and chain" behind him. The next line, "A story told that breaks the walls of a family tree," implies that this struggle goes beyond just the individual and into the realm of family and societal expectations. The singer seems to be attempting to break free from those constraints and become someone new.
The chorus of the song brings up the idea of a "stolen dream" and a "castaway of change," which both seem to be representing the idea that this transformation isn't necessarily a choice, but rather something that happens to us. The singer is seeking a "better place" to rest his head and dreams of a new city, but even in his sleep he is being plagued by doubts- "the month of June will come too soon and what wasn't true will break." It seems that even in his attempts at change, he is haunted by the possibility that it won't be enough.
Line by Line Meaning
A better man, a cast away
Despite being a better man, the singer feels abandoned and exiled.
A ball and chain behind
The singer carries some burden and restriction behind him.
A story told that breaks the walls of a family tree
The story is so ground-breaking that it shakes the very roots of the singer's family history.
Oh it happens again just say it always ends
The artist is fed up of the vicious cycle that always ends in disappointment.
On a movie screen, a stolen dream comes a castaway of change
The artist sees a bleak future like a stolen dream, finding himself stranded and disconnected from his surroundings.
A better place to rest your head
The singer longs for a place where he can be at peace and lay his head down.
A bed of white cotton
The singer wants a comfortable and clean bed.
The added dream, a new city
The artist dreams of starting anew in a different city.
Oh it happens again, they say it never ends
The artist is frustrated that people claim the vicious cycle will never end.
The month of June will come too soon and what wasn't true will break
The truth will come out and shatter the artist's illusions in the month of June.
I tossed and I turned I could not sleep
The singer is restless and unable to sleep.
The voice of a child can make you weak
The artist admits to being vulnerable to the pure and innocent voice of a child.
Just say you will speak
The singer wants someone to open up and communicate with him.
The month of June will come too soon and what was not true will break
The truth will be exposed in June and cause chaos.
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.