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...
Moonlight Mile
The Babies Lyrics
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Out on the moonlight mile
You better show respect
Or you'll be here a while
You better watch your mouth
And who you're talking about
And sometimes it is out
Out on the moonlight mile
And let the train that I'm on
If you don't want on then get off
It's just who I am
And where the sky is closed
The dreams are broken
And everyone acts like they don't know
When there names been chosen
I was an undertaker
Out on the moonlight mile
I was a sore slinger
Out on the moonlight mile
And let the train that I'm on
And let the train that I'm on
You don't want on then get off
It's just who I am
And what trail you carried on
Is it lost into the dark?
If you don't want on then get off
It's just who I am
Who I am
The lyrics of The Babies' song Moonlight Mile convey a sense of warning and caution. The singer is telling someone to watch their step and show respect out on the moonlight mile, a place that seems to hold some danger. The singer advises not to speak ill of anyone and acknowledges that sometimes things can get out of hand. The refrain "let the train that I'm on, if you don't want on then get off, it's just who I am" suggests that there is a certain path or way of being that the singer is committed to, and if others are not interested or willing to follow, they should stay away.
The second verse of the song paints a bleaker picture of the situation, describing a world where dreams are broken and people pretend not to know when their names have been chosen. The singer reveals that they were once an undertaker and a sore slinger out on the moonlight mile, suggesting that they have experienced some dark or difficult things in this place. The final lines of the song ask whether the trail one has carried on is lost into the dark, hinting at a sense of uncertainty and potential danger. Overall, the lyrics create a sense of unease and foreboding, warning listeners to be careful in this mysterious and possibly treacherous environment.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch your step
Be cautious with your actions
Out on the moonlight mile
In life, where things may seem calm on the outside, but there is always something going on underneath the surface
You better show respect
Be respectful to those around you
Or you'll be here a while
Otherwise, you may face a difficult situation for an extended period
You better watch your mouth
Be mindful of the words you choose to use
And who you're talking about
Be careful who you speak about
And sometimes it is out
And sometimes things can go awry
Out on the moonlight mile
In life, where things may seem calm on the outside, but there is always something going on underneath the surface
And let the train that I'm on
Allow me to be myself
If you don't want on then get off
If you're not okay with me being myself, then you don't have to stick around
It's just who I am
My identity is important to me
And where the sky is closed
In a situation where there is no hope in sight
The dreams are broken
Desires and aspirations have been crushed
And everyone acts like they don't know
Others may pretend not to know or care about the situation
When there names been chosen
When fate has made its decision
I was an undertaker
I used to be a funeral director
Out on the moonlight mile
In life, where things may seem calm on the outside, but there is always something going on underneath the surface
I was a sore slinger
I was a person who dealt with issues that caused pain or discomfort
And what trail you carried on
What path did you take in life
Is it lost into the dark?
Has your journey been lost, with no hope for recovery?
If you don't want on then get off
If you're not okay with me being myself, then you don't have to stick around
It's just who I am
My identity is important to me
Who I am
I'm not going to change who I am for anyone else
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miriam Nyakeri
You better watch your step
Out on the moonlight mile
You better show respect
Or you'll be here a while
You better watch your mouth
And who you're talking about
And sometimes it is out
Out on the moonlight mile
And let the train that I'm on
And let the train that I'm on
If you don't want on then get off
It's just who I am
And where the sky is closed
and The dreams are broken
And everyone acts like they don't know
When there names been chosen
I was an undertaker
Out on the moonlight mile
I was a sore slinger
Out on the moonlight mile
And let the train that I'm on
And let the train that I'm on
You don't want on then get off
It's just who I am
And what trail you carried on
Is it lost into the dark?
If you don't want on then get off
It's just who I am
Who I am
Lew Fulton
Quite simply the best rock and roll song of the 21st century. I say this for a lot of reasons but mostly that I never get tired of hearing it, never.
izzie
its so good!
Keld
Wonderful album by the babies. I can't stop listening
Eric Kolkey
Love this! The entire album is awesome!
Craig Foxton
Very refreshing and such a good sound!
Eric Kolkey
Great great great music from The Babies. The Babies have an original sound. No other band sounds exactly like The Babies. They have written so much good stuff, it's clear this band is in one word-AWESOME! I love Cassie Ramone!
PanfisWater
Really looking toward to their next album!! Saw them at the echo!
Will O'Connor
We love the moonlight mile and we love the babies. Top notch lads
steve hewitt
What a fantastic record !!!!!
WitchHazel3
I love this band