It all started with "The Fratellis," Stolen Babies' original 12+ member group. Horns blared, oversized dolls jumped out of toy boxes, squabbles were had, babies were stolen, turned into flies and fed to giant spiders. Eventually, the blundering theatrics came to an end, but the four stuck together.
More misadventure, more junk food...
Taking their name from a song/skit from the early days, Stolen Babies have been described as playing prog-pop-cabaret-thrash-quirky-goth-rock. Mostly though, they would just like to think that their songs are fun to dance and fall down to.
It's nearly impossible to talk about Stolen Babies without mentioning their ongoing collaboration with graphic novelist extraordinaire Crab Scrambly. His artwork has graced their early releases, website and merch. More notably you can see Crab's original paintings that provide the otherworldly landscapes to Stolen Babies video "Push Button," and of course the artwork for the bands debut full length album "There Be Squabbles Ahead," which was recorded and produced by Dan Rathburn of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. Which now brings Stolen Babies to...the beginning of The End.
STOLEN BABIES are:
Dominique Persi - lead vocals, face paint keeping, accordion sprinkling
Rani Sharone - electric and upright bass swapping, mental guitar playing, programming, sampling, vocals
Ben Rico - multiple keyboard reaching, beating, vocals
Gil Sharone (The Dillinger Escape Plan) - aggressive drumming
Oakland, California, USA in 2002
Splatter
Stolen Babies Lyrics
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And there is movement somewhere behind
Scattered and lost in doubt, and left to figure out
And when it struck, the mess was disgraceful
Take the knife, don't let it go for any reason
Twist it in
And get me while I'm turned around
And you can keep it all
You're making no mistake
Your treachery could clear the room out, but
Your charm could bring them right back
Swinging every little piece where it's adored and safe
But your trail is a room and a body splattered
How can you live like that?
Take the knife, don't let it go for any reason
Twist it in
And get me while I'm turned around
That world is full of itself and full of treason
And you can keep it all
Run to the open arms of the weak and empty
Run to where it's easy
Run to the open arms of the weak and empty
(Chorus)
The lyrics to Stolen Babies' song "Splatter" depict a sense of chaos and insecurity. The singer describes a time when nothing seems to be in order, and they are struggling to find a way forward. They feel scattered, lost, and full of doubt. Suddenly, something happens, and the resulting mess is described as "disgraceful." There is a sense of violence in the lyrics, with the singer urging someone to "take the knife" and not let it go, twisting it in when they're turned around. The world is described as full of "treason," and the singer suggests that it can be kept by those who want it.
The chorus of the song urges the listener to "run to the open arms of the weak and empty," suggesting that this is an easy option, but ultimately unsatisfying. The lyrics also describe a person who is capable of both treachery and charm, but who leaves a trail of destruction wherever they go. The final lines ask, "How can you live like that?"
Overall, the lyrics to "Splatter" are complex and full of emotion. They depict a sense of desperation and confusion, but also touch on themes of violence, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it had come a time when nothing is aligned,
There is a moment when everything feels chaotic and out of order, nothing is going according to plan.
And there is movement somewhere behind
There is some change that is happening behind the scenes.
Scattered and lost in doubt, and left to figure out
Feeling disorganized and confused, trying to figure out a solution.
And when it struck, the mess was disgraceful
When the problem eventually became apparent, it was shocking and embarrassing.
Take the knife, don't let it go for any reason
Use this weapon to your advantage and don't let anything stop you from succeeding.
Twist it in
Inflict pain and cause harm to someone else.
And get me while I'm turned around
Attack me when I am not expecting it or when my guard is down.
That world is full of itself and full of treason
The world is selfish and untrustworthy.
And you can keep it all
You can have everything the world has to offer because it's not worth anything.
You're making no mistake
You are doing everything correctly and without error.
Your treachery could clear the room out, but
Your dishonesty could make people leave, but...
Your charm could bring them right back
Your charisma could persuade them to come back.
Swinging every little piece where it's adored and safe
Craftily manipulating people to keep them comfortable and secure.
But your trail is a room and a body splattered
Your actions have left a trail of destruction and possibly even death.
How can you live like that?
Questioning how someone can live with themselves after causing so much harm.
Run to the open arms of the weak and empty
Someone is seeking comfort from those who are vulnerable and easily manipulated.
Run to where it's easy
Going to a place of comfort and convenience, even if it's not a morally sound decision.
Run to the open arms of the weak and empty
Repeating the idea that they are seeking solace from those who are easily fooled.
Chorus
Repetition of the chorus.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GrimdarkSolange
Necesito más de ellos. Ojalá vienieran a Chile y poder verlos en vivo
@awdus
seen these guys a few times. i even have a Stolen Babies shirt signed by all of em.. i love em!!
@leoxvp
This is gold
@antennavillain
Cool song! I can't wait for the new album!
@celiasternadorefilms
Best song ever.
@rollovermikey
Saw them April 27, 2013 in Corpus Christi...unexpectedly cool.
@Snake-od6ok
Rollover Mikey so fucking lucky aaaaaaaa
@pedrogalocha
Stolen Babies is amazing!!!!
@DerogatoryMess
very relaxing
@PersianAustralian
Dom L Persi is awesome. I found an exception to my being a straight woman.