Season 1 of his television show, Sex, God, Rock 'n Roll, was filmed in Boulder, CO in the fall of 2008. It aired on HDNet in the US and Canada in late spring 2009 and has since been released on DVD.
Babies
Stuart Davis Lyrics
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That I'll never have
This house is empty
And I don't feel sad
Here's to all the babies
That are here right now
I want to love them
I stole this body
To make this trip
When I left heaven
To find your lips
I came to kiss you
And touch your face
Then disappear
Without a trace
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
I have a baby
In my chest
I nurse the heart
With every breath
I am a baby
Inside this dream
Where demons laugh
And angels scream
I stole this body
To make this trip
When I left heaven
To find your lips
I came to kiss you
And touch your face
Then disappear
Without a trace
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
If you need a baby
Then when I die
I will find your belly
And crawl inside
The song "Babies" by Stuart Davis is a poignant and introspective reflection on the different feelings associated with parenthood, both for those who have chosen to be childless and those who have a deep desire for children. The first stanza touches on the idea of missing out on the experience of having one's own babies, yet paradoxically not feeling sad about it. This may speak to a sense of contentment and fulfillment in life without children, or a feeling of detachment from the role of parenthood. The second stanza expresses a desire to love and care for the babies that already exist in the world, highlighting the complex nature of yearning for something while also finding meaning and joy in what one already has.
The third and fourth stanzas shift to a more metaphorical and cosmic perspective, with the singer describing themselves as having "stolen this body" in order to make a spiritual journey to find someone they love. This idea of a predestined connection and a sense of fate or destiny may tie into the theme of parenthood as well - perhaps the singer feels that their lack of biological children is part of a larger spiritual plan or purpose. The repetition of "in love" throughout the song reinforces the idea of deep emotional connection and the many forms it can take.
Overall, "Babies" is a song that invites reflection and introspection, exploring the complex feelings we have about parenthood and how it fits into our lives and identities. The song's use of metaphor and repetition create a dreamlike quality that enhances its emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's to all the babies
That I'll never have
Stuart Davis is seemingly reflecting on the children he will never have and is toasting to them.
This house is empty
And I don't feel sad
The house Stuart Davis lives in is empty, but he doesn't feel sad about it.
Here's to all the babies
That are here right now
I want to love them
I will somehow
Stuart Davis loves babies and acknowledges that there are babies in the world right now. He wants to find a way to love them, in his own way.
I stole this body
To make this trip
When I left heaven
To find your lips
I came to kiss you
And touch your face
Then disappear
Without a trace
Stuart Davis could be referring to his own birth and the journey he took from heaven to Earth. He came to kiss someone goodbye and then disappear without a trace.
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
In love, In love, In love, In love, In love
This repetition of 'In love' suggests that Stuart Davis is focused on love and has love on his mind.
I have a baby
In my chest
I nurse the heart
With every breath
Stuart Davis sees himself as having a baby in his chest, which refers to his heart. He nurtures his heart with every breath he takes.
I am a baby
Inside this dream
Where demons laugh
And angels scream
Stuart Davis may be referring to himself again when he says he's a baby inside this dream. He finds himself in a world where evil is celebrated and good causes chaos.
If you need a baby
Then when I die
I will find your belly
And crawl inside
The final lines suggest that Stuart Davis is willing to be reborn as someone's child if they need a baby, even after he dies.
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.