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.
Baby I Got You
The Bates Lyrics
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baby I miss you
I miss you so much
my little angel
I your tender touch
cause you're my baby
my little baby
and I love my baby
The Bates's song "Baby I Miss You" is a poignant ballad about a lover longing for the company of their significant other. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "baby I miss you" multiple times, hammering home the central theme of the piece: the profound feeling of loneliness and longing that arises when a person is separated from someone they love. The line "my little angel, I need your tender touch" further reinforces this idea, emphasizing the deep emotional connection the singer feels with their partner.
One interesting interpretation of the song is that it can be seen as a metaphor for the human condition - no matter how loved and surrounded we are by friends and family, there will always be moments when we feel alone and disconnected from the world. The Bates's song captures this perfectly, with its slow, mournful melody and lyrics that tap into our most primal fears and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
baby I miss you
My heart longs for your presence, my dear.
baby I miss you
My heart longs for your presence, my dear.
I miss you so much
Your absence in my life is deeply felt and unbearable.
my little angel
You are a precious and heavenly being in my eyes.
I your tender touch
I yearn for the gentle caress and warmth of your touch.
cause you're my baby
You hold a special place in my heart as my beloved.
my little baby
You are my cherished and adored little one.
and I love my baby
My heart is filled with a deep and profound love for you.
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