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."

If You've Got The Time
The Babys Lyrics

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If I say I love ya
And lay it on the line
Yeah

Could you say you need me
And put your hands in mine
Oh I got love that grows
Oh I got love that shows

I got the love

If you've got the time
Then I've got the time
Do you say you want me
You'll give me everything
Then you could come live here

I'd even buy a ring
Oh I've got lots to learn
Oh I've got love to burn

I got the love
If you've got the time
Oh I've got love that shows
Oh I've got love that grows

I got the love
If you've got the time
Then I've got the time

Yeah
Do you say you need me
You'll give me everything
Then you could come live here

I'd even buy a ring
Oh I've got love that shows
Oh I've got love that grows

I got the love
If you've got the time
Then I've got the time
Oh I've got love that shows
Oh I've got love that grows

I got the love
If you've got the time
Then I've got the time
Oh I've got love that shows
Oh I've got love that grows

I've got the love

Overall Meaning

The Babys' song "If You've Got The Time" is a love song that talks about the willingness of the singer to commit to a serious relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing his love and the urgency of his feelings. He suggests that if he were to confess his love, the other person would reciprocate it as well. He then adds that he is willing to commit himself to this relationship and spend his time on it, and he's hopeful that the other person will do the same. The singer goes on to mention how he has love that grows and shows, and that he has a lot to learn about love, but he's willing to take that journey with the person he loves. The song concludes with the singer reiterating that he has the love and that he's willing to make time for it if the other person is willing.

The song expresses the idea that love is a two-way street and that both parties need to commit to it for it to grow and flourish. The singer is implying that he's ready to take the necessary steps and work towards a long-lasting relationship. He also acknowledges that love takes time, effort, and patience, and he's willing to give that and much more to make the relationship work. The lyrics of the song are simple, but they convey a powerful message of dedication, willingness, and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

If I say I love ya
If I express my love for you

And lay it on the line
And express it very clearly and honestly

Could you say you need me
Would you also express your need for me

And put your hands in mine
And show your willingness to be close to me

Oh I got love that grows
I have love that continuously develops and expands

Oh I got love that shows
I have love that is evident and observable

I got the love
I possess love

If you've got the time
If you are available and willing

Then I've got the time
Then I am also available and willing

Do you say you want me
Do you express your desire for me

You'll give me everything
You promise to provide me with everything I need

Then you could come live here
Then you could move in with me

I'd even buy a ring
I would even purchase an engagement ring

Oh I've got lots to learn
I still have much to discover and understand

Oh I've got love to burn
I have an abundance of love to give

If you've got the time
If you have the availability

Then I've got the time
Then I also have the availability

Oh I've got love that shows
I have love that is evident and observable

Oh I've got love that grows
I have love that continuously develops and expands

I got the love
I possess love

If you've got the time
If you are available and willing

Then I've got the time
Then I am also available and willing

Oh I've got love that shows
I have love that is evident and observable

Oh I've got love that grows
I have love that continuously develops and expands

I got the love
I possess love

If you've got the time
If you have the availability

Then I've got the time
Then I am also available and willing

Oh I've got love that shows
I have love that is evident and observable

Oh I've got love that grows
I have love that continuously develops and expands

I've got the love
I possess love

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANTHONY PAUL BROCK, MICHAEL JOHN SIDDONS-CORBY, WALTER FREDERICK STOCKER, JOHN CHARLES WAITE

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