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.
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The Bates Lyrics
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I can feel that your grip is getting stronger
You got my heart baby you're the owner
Without you I'd rather be a loner
Cross the stars above
Let me give you all my love
You're the one I'm dreaming of
There's no one I'd rather love
And it's a cold night
But if you're with me
Then it's alright
I don't wanna make another sad song
I don't wanna see you all alone, I
Called to tell you that I think you're
Really something special baby
Come on now don't you won't you stay a little longer?
I can feel that your grip is getting stronger
You got my heart baby you're the owner
Without you I'd rather be a loner
Cross the stars above
Let me give you all my love
You're the one I'm dreaming of
There's no one I'd rather love
The song "No" by The Bates is a love song that expresses the singer's desire for his lover to stay with him a little longer. The lyrics suggest that the lover's grip is getting stronger, indicating that they don't want to leave. The singer reveals that his lover has his heart and without her, he'd rather be a loner. The chorus of the song talks about the singer's dream girl, and how there's no one he'd rather love. It's clear that he adores her and wants her to stay with him.
The second verse suggests that the singer doesn't want to make another sad song, implying that he has previously written about heartbreak and sadness. He doesn't want to see his lover alone and calls her "something special," indicating that she means a lot to him. The chorus is repeated once more, emphasizing the singer's desire for his lover to stay with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't you wanna stay a little longer?
The singer is pleading with their lover to stay with them a while longer.
I can feel that your grip is getting stronger
The singer feels that their lover is attached to them and has a strong hold.
You got my heart baby you're the owner
The singer expresses that their lover has their heart and is in control.
Without you I'd rather be a loner
The artist would rather be alone if they didn't have their lover.
Cross the stars above
The artist wants their love to be eternal and last forever.
Let me give you all my love
The singer wants to give their lover all of their love and affection.
You're the one I'm dreaming of
The singer's lover is the main subject of their dreams and desires.
There's no one I'd rather love
The artist only wants to love their current lover and no one else.
It's been a long day
The artist has had a long and tiring day.
And it's a cold night
The artist sets the scene of a chilly night.
But if you're with me
The singer would be content if their lover was by their side.
Then it's alright
The artist says that everything will be fine if their lover is with them.
I don't wanna make another sad song
The singer doesn't want to write another song about being sad and alone.
I don't wanna see you all alone,
The singer doesn't want their lover to be left alone.
I called to tell you that I think you're
The singer is expressing their feelings towards their lover.
Really something special baby
The artist believes that their lover is special and important to them.
Come on now don't you won't you stay a little longer?
The artist pleads with their lover to stay longer once again.
I can feel that your grip is getting stronger
The singer still feels that their lover has a strong attachment to them.
You got my heart baby you're the owner
The singer reaffirms that their lover has their heart and is in control.
Without you I'd rather be a loner
The artist repeats that they would rather be alone without their lover.
Cross the stars above
The artist once again expresses their desire for an eternal love.
Let me give you all my love
The artist repeats their willingness to give their lover all of their love and affection.
You're the one I'm dreaming of
The singer reaffirms that their lover is the main subject of their dreams and desires.
There's no one I'd rather love
The song concludes with the artist reiterating that they only want to love their current lover and no one else.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lane Bates
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