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...
Slow Walkin
The Babies Lyrics
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Oh that we're through now
I'm nothing but a lonely lover
One without the other
You're not the one for me
But I don't know how to let it be
Darling though I know our lovin' ain't right
Well I'm walkin'
Slow walkin'
Slow walkin'
Slow walkin'
Got nothin' more that I can say now
Since you been away now
Remember when you and I were friends
Don't make me sad that
So see you when you're lookin' good
And I'm not leavin' like I said I would
Told you I could go on without your love
But I don't think I can get enough
Well I'm walkin'
Slow walkin'
Slow walkin'
Slow walkin'
And all these things that you do to my heart
Make me wanna die
Oh I wanna die
Oh save a place for me
Oh save a place for me
Oh save a place for me
In your heart
In your heart
And I'm walkin'
Slow walkin'
Slow walkin'
Slow walkin'
So slow
So slow
So slow
So slow
So slow
The Babies' song Slow Walkin is a melancholic tune conveying the pain and loneliness experienced by the singer following the end of a romantic relationship. The opening lyrics "Can't think of anything to do now, Oh that we're through now" set the tone for the rest of the song – the singer is clearly struggling with how to move on after the separation. It is evident that the singer is still feeling the loneliness and heartbreak, as they refer to themselves as "nothing but a lonely lover, One without the other." These lyrics show a deep introspection into the singer's emotions and their ability to express their thoughts in a relatable way.
The singer then admits that their former partner is not the one for them, but they do not know how to let go, singing "But I don't know how to let it be, Darling though I know our lovin' ain't right, But I don't want to be alone tonight." This shows a struggle with letting go of something they know isn't right for them, but they are afraid of being alone. The singer reminisces about the good times they had with their former partner but states that they cannot continue as friends because it hurts too much to see them. The lyrics "So see you when you're looking good, And I'm not leaving like I said I would," speaks to how hard it is for the singer to stay away despite their doubts.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the singer's slow walking, suggesting that they are moving through life in a daze, unable to move on from the heartbreak. The lyrics "And all these things that you do to my heart, Make me wanna die" show the deep pain and uncertainty the singer is experiencing. The song concludes with the singer expressing hope that their former partner will save a place for them in their heart, while they remain stuck in their slow walkin' daze.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't think of anything to do now
I am feeling lost and aimless now that we have parted ways.
Oh that we're through now
I am acknowledging that our relationship is over.
I'm nothing but a lonely lover
Without you, I feel lonely and incomplete as a lover.
One without the other
We were a pair, and now that we are separated, I feel incomplete and adrift.
You're not the one for me
I have come to realize that we are not meant to be together.
But I don't know how to let it be
I struggle to let go and move on from what we had.
Darling though I know our lovin' ain't right
I have the awareness that our love was not meant to be.
But I don't want to be alone tonight
Despite acknowledging this truth, I am still afraid to be alone and face the loneliness.
Well I'm walkin'
I am moving forward, perhaps literally, with my life.
Slow walkin'
I am taking my time to process my emotions and move forward.
Got nothin' more that I can say now
I am at a loss for words and do not know what else to do or say.
Since you been away now
Ever since you left, a void has been left in my life.
Remember when you and I were friends
I remember when we were close and shared a friendship.
Don't make me sad that
I am pleading with you to not make me feel any more sad about our situation.
So see you when you're lookin' good
I still want to see you, but only under positive circumstances.
And I'm not leavin' like I said I would
Despite my promises to leave, I am struggling to let go and move on.
Told you I could go on without your love
I may have told you that I could carry on without your love, but I realize now that I was mistaken.
But I don't think I can get enough
The truth is, I still long for your companionship and love.
And all these things that you do to my heart
Your actions have a powerful effect on my emotions and mental state.
Make me wanna die
The pain of being separated from you feels unbearable at times.
Oh save a place for me
I am still hoping that I can have a spot in your heart.
In your heart
I want to be loved and accepted by you, and remain in your heart.
So slow
I am taking my time to heal and move on.
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheNamingOfThings
I can't decide how I feel about this song, but this is definitely my new favorite band name.
Donutsmasher1
Awesome I love the Babies
Paul Desca
catchy.
victor price
Digging the drummer
SirHacker666
Sonic Youth vocals were like this... I guess it is like a kind of singing style, just saying... :)
radsloth22
I reckon they're fuckin sick
Drewman Larsan
cassie come home with me!
radsloth22
Is she from Vivian girls
Isabella Cantillo
does it get better? no
Dillon Brady
yea