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...
Wandering
The Babies Lyrics
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Take more than a family for me to call this place my home
A mother's ears hear a thousand miles so I do not make a sound
Walk inside my own shadow with my hands over my mouth
And be quiet
Now that the day is done and the sun is on its fall
Wonder as I wander, how am I alive at all
Fall in love and then I hate everything I see
When I'm tired I hit the floor
When I'm upset I go to the bar
And there's nowhere, nothing, and no one more
As warm as the strength of your arms
Become what? Become what?
Become who you are
I remember you well beneath that silver bell
The one that you wore around your heart
Let us meet one day beneath that silver shade
The one that was there at the start
At the start
Now that I'm wandering out and on my own
Take more than a family for me to call this place my home
The Babies' song "Wandering" is a reflective tune that speaks about finding one's place in the world. The lyrics are ripe with imagery that convey themes of isolation, introspection, and personal growth. The song begins with the artist expressing a sense of detachment from family and the need for a more profound connection to feel settled. The metaphor of walking inside one's shadow with hands over one's mouth is an expression of introspection or a desire to remain unnoticed. The artist contemplates the fragility of life and wonders what it takes to survive. The lyrics suggest that the journey to self-discovery can be turbulent, and even though it may involve falling in love, there may be periods of disillusionment and hatred.
The chorus echoes the themes of becoming and self-discovery, asking the listener to "become who you are." The bridge offers a glimpse of hope and reminiscence, with the artist recalling the memory of a person who wore a silver bell around their heart. This symbolizes a connection from the past that can be revisited and reinstated. The song ends where it began, with the artist still searching for a place to call home.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I'm wandering out and on my own
As I venture away from my family, I realize I must find my own path.
Take more than a family for me to call this place my home
Although I love my family, I need more than them to feel rooted and comfortable in a place.
A mother's ears hear a thousand miles so I do not make a sound
Even from far away, a mother can sense if something is wrong and I don't want to worry her, so I stay quiet.
Walk inside my own shadow with my hands over my mouth
I feel like I am a small, insignificant part of the world and I am suppressing my thoughts and emotions.
And be quiet
I choose to remain silent and keep my feelings to myself.
Now that the day is done and the sun is on its fall
As the day comes to an end and the sun sets, I ponder the tough questions about my existence.
Wonder as I wander, how am I alive at all
I am amazed that I exist and have the opportunity to experience the world around me.
What did it take to get me here, what will it take to leave
I reflect on the circumstances that led me to where I am today, and I wonder what I need to do to move on from here.
Fall in love and then I hate everything I see
Sometimes, when I fall in love, it makes me notice all the negative aspects of the world and I become disillusioned.
When I'm tired I hit the floor
When I am exhausted, I physically collapse and give up.
When I'm upset I go to the bar
When I am emotional, I turn to alcohol to cope with my feelings.
And there's nowhere, nothing, and no one more
I can't think of any other place, thing, or person that can make me feel better or comfort me more than...
As warm as the strength of your arms
...the warmth and comfort of being in someone's strong, loving embrace.
Become what? Become what?
I question myself about who or what I am supposed to become.
Become who you are
I realize that instead of trying to become someone else or do what others expect of me, I should embrace my true identity and be myself.
I remember you well beneath that silver bell
I have fond memories of someone special who wore a silver bell around their heart.
The one that you wore around your heart
This silver bell was a symbol of their love, and I associate it with the warmth and care they provided me.
Let us meet one day beneath that silver shade
I hope to reunite with this person someday and feel their love and comfort once again.
The one that was there at the start
This person was with me from the beginning, and I associate them with the safety and security of childhood.
At the start
Reflecting on this person and their presence in my life fills me with comfort and hope for the future.
Writer(s): Kevin Robert Morby, Justin Gerard Sullivan
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robertmiller408
Reminds me of moving to Cincinnati......woof
@SweetCousinCocaine
One of the best of 2012.
@SoberFreeShow
song of the year.
@johnp2310
Love
@fernfernisfernie
I;d say best song off the record.
@dirceufernandes5898
I don't know exactly the name of the chords but, the missing chords I guess are F#m (on the third fret) and F#m "normal" (which is on the second fret), then use the ear and you'll understand the sequence, not sure though
@googoolars
💜🌙
@dirceufernandes5898
CHORDS ! PLEASE
@jaapendebonenstaak
Does anyone know the cords?
@dmlaskate
anybody know the chords? i know the verses are Bm and D and then a F# thrown in at the end... actually that could be the whole song.. not sure tho.. Any ideas anyone?!?!