The band's deliberate focus likely affected its appeal to wider audiences. The overall result was that the Babys seemed to live in the shadow of other Chrysalis artists such as Blondie and Pat Benatar. The cover of 'Broken Heart', with the Babys' members in glossy make-up, may have been part of the aforementioned marketing ploy.
The Baby's classic early line-up, existing from 1976 to 1978, consisted of vocalist/bassist John Waite, drummer Tony Brock, keyboardist/guitarist Michael Corby, and guitarist Wally Stocker. From 1979 to 1981, the band's line-up changed as Corby exited with Ricky Phillips and Jonathan Cain came on board. 'Broken Heart' produced a top 20 U.S. hit, "Isn't it Time", and they toured the U.S. successfully. The album also spent two weeks at number one in Australia, though it did not produce another top 40 single anywhere.
Early in 1979, "Every Time I think of You" from the band's third album, 'Head First', again reached the top 20 in the U.S. It did even better in Australia, breaking into the top 10. Whilst recording the album Mike Corby left the group. In a recent radio interview posted on his website, John Waite said that after the Babys Corby left the music scene altogether. The band's fourth album, 'Union Jacks', featured a more aggressive, punchy rock sound similar to label-mate Benatar, with single "Back On My Feet Again" hitting the top 40.
Flagging commercial success dogged the band, with their fifth album, 'On the Edge', proving to be their last. Wally Stocker and Tony Brock have not worked with John Waite since the breakup and there have never been any signs of the original 1976 line-up reforming.
According to the notes included in the compilation album 'The Essential John Waite', the band's touring came to an end when Waite tore a ligament on stage during a concert in Akron, Ohio in December 1980, within a day of the assassination of John Lennon. Waite, Ricky Phillips, and Jonathan Cain later played together in the supergroup Bad English. Cain also enjoyed great success with arena rock band Journey while Brock spent many years post-Babys drumming for Rod Stewart.
2. The Babys was a Japanese indie rock band. The members are Shunsuke - vocals/guitar, Rie - drums, and Haruna - bass. The Babys are on Japan's Infinity Records label. Their sound is heavily inspired by 1970s and 80s U.S.A. and British punk rock. The Babys' style, though, is more melodic and influenced by rockabilly and contemporary pop music.
Their most recent release is an EP ('mini album' in Japan) entitled "My Name is Future" (2006). Aside from that, they have released another EP, "Shounen Knife" (2005) and two singles, "The Babys" (2004) and "Alien" (2005). Their only full-length release at this time is "Star Luster" (2005).
The Babys lent much of their music to a Japanese animation TV soundtrack entitled "Paradise Kiss."
Anytime
The Babys Lyrics
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I get home I got nowhere to go
Think about ya day and night
I'll be waiting so when it feels right
Anytime you want at all
Anytime
Anytime you want just call
Heartbeat faster lose control
I need your love you're the only one
The night is passin' I could soon be gone
So anytime you want at all
Anytime
Anytime you want just call
Anytime you wanna rock and roll
Anytime
Telephone telegram
Come on over
Make me feel like a man
A crack of thunder over my hometown
I read the future it has to go down
So anytime you want at all
Anytime
Anytime you want just call
Anytime you wanna rock and roll
Anytime you need my love
Anytime
Anytime you want just call
Ooh yeah
(Anytime anytime)
Anytime you want my love
Yeah yeah
(Anytime anytime)
Anytime you're on your own
(Anytime anytime)
Anytime you want my love
(Anytime anytime)
Ooh
The Babys' song "Anytime" features lyrics about waiting for someone to call or reach out, with the singer expressing his desire for the person's love and attention. The song opens with a message on the radio, and the singer returns home without anything to do except think about the person day and night. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that the person can call on the singer "anytime" they want or need his love, and that he is willing to wait until it feels right.
The lyrics paint a picture of longing and desperation for the person's attention, with the singer willing to lose control and sacrifice anything for their affection. The lyrics "A burning fever gets you alone" imply sexual tension and desire, and the line "Make me feel like a man" further emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and need for validation.
Overall, the song showcases the common theme of unrequited love and the lengths someone will go to for the chance to be with the person they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear a message on my radio
I heard something on the radio that got me thinking about you.
I get home I got nowhere to go
I don't have anywhere else to be, so I'm thinking about you.
Think about ya day and night
I can't stop thinking about you, even when I'm busy.
I'll be waiting so when it feels right
I'm going to wait until it seems like the right time to reach out to you.
Anytime you want at all
You can contact me anytime you want, day or night.
Anytime
I mean it, anytime at all.
Anytime you want just call
Just give me a call and I'll be there for you.
Heartbeat faster lose control
When I'm around you, my heart beats faster and I feel like I'm losing control.
A burnin' fever gets you alone
I feel a heat inside when I'm alone with you.
I need your love you're the only one
I need your love and you're the only one who can give it to me.
The night is passin' I could soon be gone
The night is ending and I might have to leave soon, so let's make the most of our time together.
Anytime you wanna rock and roll
We can have fun anytime, regardless of the situation or time of day.
Telephone telegram
I don't care how you reach out to me, just do it.
Come on over
I want you to come to me, wherever I am.
Make me feel like a man
When you're with me, I feel like a strong, capable man.
A crack of thunder over my hometown
Something big is coming, and I can feel it in the air.
I read the future it has to go down
I can sense that things are going to change soon, so let's enjoy our time together while we can.
Anytime you need my love
Whenever you need me, I'll be there for you with my love and support.
Ooh yeah (Anytime anytime)
I'm really excited about the idea of being there for you whenever you need me.
Anytime you want my love
I'm not just saying that you can call me anytime, I really want you to call me anytime you need my love.
Yeah yeah (Anytime anytime)
I'm emphasizing again how dedicated I am to being there for you anytime you want me to be.
Anytime you're on your own (Anytime anytime)
Even if you're feeling lonely or like you have no one else to turn to, I'm still here for you.
Anytime you want my love (Anytime anytime)
I want to make sure you know that my love is always available to you, regardless of the circumstance.
Ooh
I'm really committed to making this work and being there for you.
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