They existed from 1987 until 2001 and "founded at a time in which it was said that punk rock is dead, remaining always faithful to their style" (Trini Trimpop, Power Vision Festival in October 1995.) The band's Punk rock attitude is often pure, although the lyrics are about love, pain and longing.
The Bates published alongside original compositions on each of their albums at least two cover versions. Due to the fact that the cover versions arrived very well, the band released in 2000, an album that only included foreign compositions from different styles, which were presented in a completely new, Bates typical style - by the Beatles (Helter Skelter) and the Rolling Stones (Out of Time) on Sailor (Glass of Champagne) and Aneka (Japanese Boy) to Eiffel 65 (Blue). The highest chart placement of a single was number 10 in Switzerland for the Michael Jackson cover version of "Billie Jean".
In 2001, the band broke up, allegedly over disputes over the consumption of alcohol by singer / bassist and frontman Markus "Zimbl" Zimmer . Zimbl continued to record two solo albums and a side project until his death, and were released unprofessionally in small quantities and as a consequence are long out of print.
Zimbl died in his apartment on 18 June 2006, caused by a circulatory collapse, as a result of long-standing alcohol and drug addiction. In December 2006, the 3-CD compilation "A Tribute to Zimbl - Rocking on heaven's door appeared as an obituary. The proceeds of the tribute CD went to foundations in the fight against drugs.
The band, as well as family and friends Zimmer, organized a honour to him on 28 December 2006, the so-called Zimbl tribute "Rocking on heaven's door". This is also where the filming of the documentary "Zimbl - a real cool time" by Sascha Nölke occurred. Again, the entrance fees were used by the organization "Global care" to make a donation.
BE MY BABY
The Bates Lyrics
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And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
So won't you say you love me
I'll make you so proud of me
We'll make 'em turn their heads
Every place we go
So won't you please
(I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling
(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now
(I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh
I'll make you happy, baby
Just wait and see
For every kiss you give me
I'll give you three
Oh, since the day I saw you
I have been waiting for you
You know I will adore you
Till eternity
So won't you please
(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby
(I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling
(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now
(I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, ohh, oh
[INSTRUMENTAL]
So come on and please
(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby
(I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling
(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now
(I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh
(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby
(I want it only say) Ooh-oh-oh-oh, ooh-oh-oh-oh
(Be my be my baby) Oh-oh-oh, oohh...
(I want it only say) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oooohh...
The Bates's song "Be My Baby" is a classic love song that expresses one's desire to hold on to the person they love. The opening lines, "The night we met I knew I needed you so / And if I had the chance I'd never let you go," suggest that from the moment the singer met their lover, they knew that they were meant to be together. The singer then implores their lover to say that they love them, promising to make them proud and turn heads wherever they go. The refrain, "Be my little baby / Say you'll be my darling / Be my baby now," expresses the singer's strong desire to be with their lover and have them commit to the relationship.
The verses that follow continue to express the singer's love for their partner, promising to make them happy and shower them with affection. The lines, "For every kiss you give me / I'll give you three," illustrate the singer's devotion and willingness to go above and beyond for their lover. The final lines of the song, "You know I will adore you / Till eternity," convey a sense of eternal love and commitment.
Overall, "Be My Baby" is a simple yet powerful love song that speaks of deep devotion and a desire for commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
The night we met I knew I needed you so
From the moment we met, I felt an overwhelming desire for you.
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
If I had the opportunity to be with you, I would never let you leave my life.
So won't you say you love me
Please express your love for me.
I'll make you so proud of me
I promise to do everything in my power to make you proud of me.
We'll make 'em turn their heads every place we go
Our love will be so strong and beautiful that people will be in awe of us wherever we go.
So won't you please (be my be my baby) Be my little baby (I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling (Be my be my baby) Be my baby now (I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh
Please be my lover, my darling, my baby. Say yes to being with me and I will be over the moon with joy.
I'll make you happy, baby
I promise to bring happiness and joy into your life.
Just wait and see
You may not believe me now, but I will prove my love to you with my actions.
For every kiss you give me I'll give you three
I will always return your affection and then some.
Oh, since the day I saw you I have been waiting for you
Ever since I first laid eyes on you, I knew that I was meant to be with you.
You know I will adore you till eternity
My love for you will last forever, and I will always treasure and cherish you.
So won't you please (be my be my baby) Be my little baby (I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling (Be my be my baby) Be my baby now (I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, ohh, oh
Please be with me, my love, my baby, my everything. Say yes to making me the happiest person in the world.
[INSTRUMENTAL]
Music interlude.
So come on and please
Please don't hesitate to be with me.
(be my be my baby) Be my little baby (I want it only say) Say you'll be my darling (Be my be my baby) Be my baby now (I want it only say) Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh
Be my love, be my baby, be my everything. Say yes to starting a beautiful life together.
(be my be my baby) Be my little baby (I want it only say) Ooh-oh-oh-oh, ooh-oh-oh-oh (Be my be my baby) Oh-oh-oh, oohh... (I want it only say) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oooohh...
Be my lover, my sweet baby. Say yes to spending an eternity in love with me, and I will be forever grateful to have you in my life.
Lyrics © ABKCO MUSIC INC , BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP
Written by: BRUCE CHANNEL, MARGARET COBB
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Marco Brück
Geiler Song auch nach so langer Zeit höre ich den noch gerne. die Coverversion ist mehr als gelungen. Klasse
Se Se
still one of the best COVER SONGS
h. neuer
Mein Gott ! Good Times . Ich weis noch wie ich diesen Song rauf und runter gehört habe 1998 als ich das erste mal unsterblich in ein Mädchen verliebt war .
Julio Arias
I Love this deathrock cover!😎
Steven Grim
How can this be a cover, this is as good if not better the original.
andreas hegner
Zu begabt und doch auch zu sensibel für den Scheiss welches ein Leben mit sich bringen kann. Ruhe in Frieden 🤟🏼
LA
The Best Be My Baby cover!!!!
Santiago Tirado Gorjon
Great cover
Drusine69
Schönes Cover! :) Gibt es die Bates offizielle überhaupt noch?
HotBlodBorika
wonderwow.wunderbar.szuperszonikus bates!