The Babys, a British pop rock band, chose their name to give them a greater… Read Full Bio ↴The Babys, a British pop rock band, chose their name to give them a greater chance of a recording contract as they felt the record labels were leaning more towards the teen market. They released their eponymous first album in 1976 and followed it up with 'Broken Heart' the next year. The group's songs were melodic, sensitive, and far from the shallow teen pop market that the Babys ended up boxed into (albeit something that they had partly done themselves). Many modern critics cite them as an influence of the 70s and 80s power pop movement led by bands such as The Knack, The Cars, and The Raspberries (that the Babys both preceded and were contemporaries of). The band also notably featured a young John Waite, known later for other hits such as "Missing You".

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."

I Love How You Love Me
The Babys Lyrics

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I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
And when I'm away from you I love how you miss me
I love the way you always treat me tenderly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
(Love how you love me)

I love how your heart beats whenever I hold you
I love how you think of me without being told to

I love the way your touch is always heavenly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
(Love how you love me)

I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
And when I'm away from you I love how you miss me
I love the way your touch is always heavenly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
(Love how you love me)

I love how you hug me (love how you hug me)
I love how you squeeze me, tease me, please me

Love, how you love me
I love how you love me

Overall Meaning

The Babys' song I Love How You Love Me is a beautiful love song that expresses the singer's adoration for their lover. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, yet they convey deep emotions that are instantly relatable. The singer is enamored with the way their partner treats them, and they appreciate the tenderness and care they receive. They specifically love the way their partner's eyes close whenever they kiss, how their heart beats when they're held, and the heavenly touch that they always receive. However, most importantly, they love how their partner loves them.

The song is an expression of gratitude for the love that the singer receives from their partner. They appreciate and cherish every moment spent with their lover and are always thinking about them. The lyrics indicate the singer's deep love and affection for their partner and highlight the positive aspects of their relationship. The song's melody is soothing and calming, which perfectly complements the poignant lyrics.

Overall, the song I Love How You Love Me by The Babys is a classic love song that is perfect for expressing one's feelings of love and gratitude towards their significant other. It is a song that touches the heart and is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the joys of true love.

Line by Line Meaning

I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
I adore the way you lose yourself in the moment when we share a tender kiss.

And when I'm away from you I love how you miss me
I appreciate how much you value our time together, even when we have to be apart.

I love the way you always treat me tenderly
I hold dear the kind and gentle way you treat me with such care and affection.

But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
Above all else, what I cherish most is the depth and sincerity of your love for me.

(Love how you love me)
I simply adore the way you love me.

I love how your heart beats whenever I hold you
I find it endearing how your heart races with joy whenever we are close and intimate.

I love how you think of me without being told to
I admire the way you consistently show me how much you care, even without me having to ask.

I love the way your touch is always heavenly
The lightness and tenderness of your touch always lifts me up and makes me feel like I'm in paradise.

I love how you hug me (love how you hug me)
Your warm and comforting hugs are something that I treasure and adore.

I love how you squeeze me, tease me, please me
I appreciate how you never fail to keep things exciting and fun, while always being attentive to my needs and wants.

Love, how you love me
It's the way you love me that makes my heart skip a beat and fills me with everlasting joy.

I love how you love me
In short, I just love everything about the way you love me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, LARRY KOLBER

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