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.
I Hate to Go
The Bates Lyrics
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No I don't wanna go now
Baby, I hate to go
No I don't wanna go now
It makes me feel so blue
To walk away from you
It makes me feel so blue
I hate it
The lyrics to The Bates's song I Hate to Go express the singer's desire to stay with their partner despite having to go away from them. The repetition of "I hate to go" emphasizes their reluctance to leave, showcasing the strong emotional bond that exists between the two. The line "It makes me feel so blue" portrays the sadness that the singer is experiencing upon leaving, and the feeling of loss that lingers with them after they part.
The song's lyrics also illustrate the frustration and anxiety that often accompany a separation, as the singer acknowledges that they "don't want to go now." The use of the word "now" highlights the urgency that the singer feels in wanting to stay with their loved one. Together, these lyrics create a picture of a person who is torn between their desire to stay with their partner and their obligation to leave.
Overall, the lyrics to I Hate to Go speak to the universal experience of having to say goodbye to someone you care about. They capture the emotional turmoil that often comes with separation, and convey the deep sense of loss that lingers long after the farewell is said.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I hate to go
Leaving you makes me sad.
No I don't wanna go now
I have no desire to leave at this moment.
Baby, I hate to go
I can't bear the thought of departing.
No I don't wanna go now
I have no intention of leaving now or ever, if it were up to me.
It makes me feel so blue
Being separated from you causes me great sadness.
To walk away from you
To depart from your side and leave you behind.
It makes me feel so blue
The prospect of leaving fills me with melancholy.
I hate it
I despise the idea of having to bid you farewell.
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