The Babies are a band formed out of Brooklyn that compose of: Cassie Ramone… Read Full Bio ↴The Babies are a band formed out of Brooklyn that compose of: Cassie Ramone (Vivian Girls), Kevin Morby (Woods), Nathanael Stark (Bent Outta Shape) and Justin Sullivan (Ringers).

In 2008, Kevin Morby and Cassie Ramone shared a small apartment in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn for a few months and wrote some songs. After meeting again in a house party, the two decided to start a band. The idea was to recapture the early, stress-free days of playing music before they were both in groups that had gained some success and created accompanying pressures. Despite the intention, nothing much came of the idea until the next winter when both bands again had a break. Justin Sullivan, who had played with Ramone in Bossy, began practicing with them on drums, and The Babies debuted as a three-piece in March 2009 at Dead Herring, their friends’ loft in Brooklyn. They played a few times before asking Nathanial Stark, formerly of Bent Outta Shape, to join on bass, and the full lineup’s first shows were in that summer.

The band released self-made tapes and singles for the small Wild World and Make a Mess labels before releasing their self-titled debut album for Shrimper in February 2011.They toured for much of the year, eventually replacing Stark with new bassist, Brian Schleyer.In early 2012, they left their Brooklyn home to record their second album in Los Angeles. Our House on the Hill was released on Woodsist late in the year.

In 2014, Cassie Ramone stated that the band is going to be "largely inactive" due to her focus on her own, as well as Morby's, solo careers.

There is another band with the same name:

2) THE BABIES (named after 1977 punk classic song: ''Boston Babies'' - SLAUGHTER & THE DOGS) are garage punk'n'roll trio from Zagreb/Vinkovci, Croatia. They're playing furious screamin' punk'n'roll in style like THE STOOGES, THE DEAD BOYS, THE SAINTS...

Known as energetic and wild live performers, in this moment one of the most perspective bands in their country, honestly addored by local rock-press and audience. Their debut CD album "The Babies" (Dancing Bear Records, 2003) is finally out ! In this moment, the band is on their promotional tour...

Also shared stage with bands like: NEW BOMB TURKS, NASHVILLE PUSSY, THE CYNICS, ZEKE, THE COSMIC PSYCHOS, THE DIRTYS, SPEEDBALL BABY, WANDA CHROME AND THE LEATHER PHARAOHS, STREET WALKIN' CHEETAS, THE BAMBI MOLESTERS and many many others...

Mean
The Babies Lyrics

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I had to leave the party
Oh, I just didn't feel so well
And it had just gotten started
When a fever hit me like a spell
Had to walk out the door
I let my feet do all the thinking
Unenforced with something more

Because you're mean, mean, mean, mean
And it hurts my feelings
Oh you're you're mean, mean, mean, mean
What did I do to deserve this?

I had to leave the conversation
Oh, I started to get sick
I usually have that sort of patience
But this time it was different
Visions of violence in my eyes
You know I don't mean no one no harm
But for you an exception as your mouth just rambled on

Because you're mean, mean, mean, mean
And it hurts my feelings
Oh you're you're mean, mean, mean, mean
What did I do to deserve this?

Oh, all the fire in hell, my friend, onto you
I hope you never ever come my way and if you do

Overall Meaning

, I'll be ready for you
I had to take a little break, oh
I wasn't feeling right
But when I came back to the party
You were still putting up a fight
I could feel my blood start to boil
But I took a deep breath, tried to be cool
But inside I was feeling so royally screwed

The Babies' song "Mean" is a relatable and emotional expression of frustration towards someone who is simply unkind. Lead singer Cassie Ramone immediately sets the scene with a relatable situation: being at a party and suddenly feeling sick. As she tries to leave, she becomes more upset when confronted by someone who has previously been unkind to her.

The chorus is a clear expression of the hurt that comes from dealing with mean people. Ramone repeats the word mean to drive home the impact of the other person's behavior. She's questioning whether she deserves the treatment she's receiving, expressing vulnerability and frustration that many of us have felt in similar situations.

Finally, the lyrics take a more intense turn as Ramone imagines violent thoughts towards the mean person. Although she ultimately tries to stay calm, "Mean" is a gripping look at the pain that can come from dealing with people who are unkind.

Line by Line Meaning

I had to leave the party
I had to exit the gathering

Oh, I just didn't feel so well
I wasn't feeling well

And it had just gotten started
The party had only begun

When a fever hit me like a spell
I was struck down with a fever suddenly

Had to walk out the door
I left the place through the door

I let my feet do all the thinking
My feet took me away without a rational decision

Unenforced with something more
No other reasons, just instinctual action

Because you're mean, mean, mean, mean
You're a cruel and unpleasant person

And it hurts my feelings
Your actions or words are causing emotional pain

Oh you're you're mean, mean, mean, mean
You're continuously unkind

What did I do to deserve this?
I didn't do anything to merit such treatment