The song is much different musically and lyrically than almost all of Siouxsie & the Banshees past releases. It is an uptempo track with a skipping rhythm, light guitar work and straightforward, cheerful lyrics by Siouxsie Sioux ("...the cracks in the ground grin up at me / Even the creases in my shoes smile up at me..."). "O Baby" is a love song.
"O Baby" was the last Banshees single to hit the top forty, peaking at number thirty-four in the UK singles chart. It was also their last entry on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it reached number twenty-one.
O Baby
Siouxsie and the Banshees Lyrics
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Even the creases in my shoes smile up at me
Thought it would end in tragedy
But I'm swimming around in your glory
O Baby O maybe
I'm the lost and found
Look at the stars they're raining down
Even these jewels want to kiss your crown
Has that effect on heavens' treasure case
O Baby O maybe
You're a paragon
I haven't felt this way before
Impossible to ask for more
Unanswered prayers that went before
Lie like leaves upon the floor
Hang all the world and universe
When I'm with you they always seem perverse
I'm in a state of weightlessness
When I inhale your angel breath
O Baby O maybe
I'm the lost and found
In the song "O Baby" by Siouxsie and the Banshees, the singer is experiencing a profound sense of joy and contentment in the presence of her lover. This is expressed through the imagery of nature, with the cracks in the ground and the creases in her shoes smiling up at her, and even the stars and jewels falling down to kiss her lover's crown. There is a sense of awe and reverence for the lover, with the singer suggesting that their face has an effect on the treasures of heaven. This is contrasted with the feeling that the rest of the world seems perverse by comparison.
The singer's experience of being with her lover is likened to a state of weightlessness, which could be interpreted as a sense of freedom and release from earthly concerns. She is the "lost and found," suggesting that she has found her place in the world through her connection with her lover. The repeated refrain of "O Baby O maybe" conveys a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, as if the singer is still coming to terms with her newfound happiness and isn't quite sure if it will last.
Overall, the lyrics of "O Baby" convey a sense of wonder, joy, and reverence for the experience of being in love. The natural imagery and religious allusions suggest that this love is transcendent and even spiritual in nature.
Line by Line Meaning
The cracks in the ground grin up at me
I see happiness in even the smallest things around me since I met you.
Even the creases in my shoes smile up at me
I feel content in everything I do since you came along.
Thought it would end in tragedy
I was afraid that our love story wouldn't work out, but it did.
But I'm swimming around in your glory
I feel so happy and successful just by being with you.
O Baby O maybe
Oh, maybe our love is so great it's hard to believe.
I'm the lost and found
I was lost without you, but now I'm found and happy.
Look at the stars they're raining down
The universe is showering us with blessings because of our love.
Even these jewels want to kiss your crown
Even valuable things recognize your worth and want to be close to you.
Don't be afraid it's just your face
Don't be afraid of your beauty, it's a precious thing to behold.
Has that effect on heavens' treasure case
Your beauty is so great that it affects even the treasures of heaven.
You're a paragon
You're perfect in every way.
I haven't felt this way before
I've never felt this happy and fulfilled in a relationship before.
Impossible to ask for more
I have everything I need and more with you.
Unanswered prayers that went before
My prayers were finally answered when I met you.
Lie like leaves upon the floor
My past and my worries are now irrelevant and have fallen away like leaves on the floor.
Hang all the world and universe
The world and the universe seem insignificant compared to the love I have for you.
When I'm with you they always seem perverse
The things that used to matter now seem wrong or offensive when I'm with you.
I'm in a state of weightlessness
I feel light and free when I'm with you.
When I inhale your angel breath
The air around you feels pure and heavenly.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: SIOUXSIE SIOUX, BUDGIE, JONATHAN DAVID KLEIN, MARTIN JOHN MCCARRICK, STEVEN SEVERIN
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The cracks in the ground grin up at me
Even the creases in my shoes smile up at me
Thought it would end in tragedy
But I'm swimming around in your glory
O Baby O maybe
I'm the lost and found
Look at the stars they're raining down
Even these jewels want to kiss your crown
Don't be afraid it's just your face
Has that effect on heavens' treasure case
O Baby O maybe
You're a paragon
I haven't felt this way before
Impossible to ask for more
Unanswered prayers that went before
Lie…
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Siouxie & The Banshees - O Baby
The cracks in the ground grin up at me
Even the creases in my shoes smile up at me
Thought it would end in tragedy
But I'm swimming around in your glory
O Baby o baby
O maybe, ooo
I'm the lost and found
Look at the stars they're raining down
Even these jewels want to kiss your crown
Don't be afraid it's just your face
Has that effect on heavens' treasure case
O Baby, o baby
O maybe, oooo
You're a paragon
I haven't felt this way before
Impossible to ask for more
Unanswered prayers that went before
Lie like leaves upon the floor
oooooo oooo oo
Hang all the world and universe
When I'm with you they always seem perverse
I'm in a state of weightlessness
When I inhale your angel breath
O Baby, o baby
O maybe, oooo
I'm the lost and found
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Compositores: Siouxsie Sioux / Budgie / Jonathan David Klein / Martin John Mccarrick / Steven Severin
Letra de O Baby © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Domino Publishing Company
@melissamisfortune1703
I'm this video! So rad to see my 6 year old self in a video by one of my favorite bands. :) Siouxsie and the Banshees rule.
@imalrockme
Melissa Misfortune Really? It's a recurring subject between my sister and me, when we talk about music, vids, celeb gossip , etc., we see clips from the eighties and nineties and wonder what it feels like to see yourself in a video. It´s so funny! ( And you are sou lucky! )
@delpantion6045
Melissa Misfortune everyone in this video is so cute! <3 so I don't know who you are in this video but you must be beautiful. I especially love that this video has the message that, inner beauty is the only thing that
@elliott1017
Melissa Misfortune could you tell me what she was saying when she was onstage speaking to the audience?? also, super cool that you were in this 👍
@beccaxbee
melissa misfortune i hope it’s not weird to reply since you commented this three years ago but did you and the other actors get to personally meet siouxsie?
@user-zn3zb3wi7j
Are you filmed on this video when you was a kid i understand correctly? Because my english level is low....... How old are you now? You very lucky person
@gmcg923
How many great songs can one band have. They were so underrated.
@mariacamilacofrelorca4856
Buenisimo lo amo
@sakuramatsuriantiques5053
They were not! It seems the last youtube trend is saying underrated to everything. They are universally considered the most influential band of the post punk period.
@julianasilva1582
The band has a number of music videos, back in the days if you were not famous you'd never have money to make that amount of videos. There was no YouTube or independent artists. The band started in the 70s. They influenced loads of other bands. They're not underrated.