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."
Silver Dreams
The Babys Lyrics
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I've been searching
I needed something to believe
I'm a gambler
With my fortune
Trying to keep you up my sleeve
When I'm away
I fill my heart with
I lose myself
Keep my silver dreams of you
Are you lonely
Are you crying
Are your tears for me
When I come home
And I touch you
What will our eyes see?
For the next year
I'll be traveling
Roads that take you far from me
Time can take love
Time can fade love
I hope that you'll remember me
When I'm away
I fill my heart with
Dreams
I lose myself
keep my silver dreams of you
I lose myself dreaming silver dreams
I lose myself dreaming silver dreams
Silver dreams
Silver dreams
Ahh...
The lyrics of the song "Silver Dreams" by The Babys speak about a yearning for a deeper connection with someone. The singer has been searching for something to believe in, and he sees himself as a gambler, trying to hold on to the person he loves. The lyrics convey a sense of longing as the singer expresses his worries about being away from his loved one and missing out on precious moments. He fills his heart with dreams of the person he cares deeply about, and hopes that she will remember him when he's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
For the last year
I've spent the past year trying to find something to believe in
I've been searching
I've been actively seeking something
I needed something to believe
I needed something to have faith in
I'm a gambler
I take risks
With my fortune
With my luck or possessions
Trying to keep you up my sleeve
Trying to keep you close to me, hidden from others
When I'm away
When I'm not with you
I fill my heart with dreams
I daydream or think about the things I want
I lose myself
I become so immersed in my thoughts that I forget about reality
Keep my silver dreams of you
Keep my optimistic thoughts of us together
Are you lonely
Are you feeling alone?
Are you crying
Have you been crying?
Are your tears for me
Are your tears a result of our relationship?
When I come home
When I return
And I touch you
When I make contact with you
What will our eyes see?
What will our interactions reveal about our relationship?
For the next year
In the upcoming year
I'll be traveling
I'll be gone
Roads that take you far from me
Places that are distant from me
Time can take love
As time passes, love can diminish
Time can fade love
As time goes by, love can disappear
I hope that you'll remember me
I hope you won't forget about me
I lose myself dreaming silver dreams
I daydream about a positive future with you
Silver dreams
Positive, hopeful thoughts
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