In 2013, pop punk sweethearts The Dollyrots reproduced. But their new baby didn’t slow them down: they just brought him on tour. Thus the title of their upcoming live CD/DVD, Family Vacation: Live in the Los Angeles.
Released on March 11, 2016, Family Vacation is a concert film with a companion live album that captures The Dollyrots on their 2015 summer tour with long-time roadmates Bowling For Soup. It’s 40 minutes of pure rock frenzy, harnessed by filmmaker Ian MacLeod and delivered as both a video/audio download and deluxe double disc set.
The term “family” not only describes singer/bassist Kelly Ogden, guitarist Luis Cabezas, and their baby River, but also the extended family of Dollyrots fans, who supported the creation of this live CD/DVD by crowdfunding it on PledgeMusic. Those who contributed to the project received the film and album weeks before the public street date, and were also privy to some special extras, including a bonus studio EP and exclusive memorabilia. As Kelly puts it, “There are a lot of fans who might never get out to a Dollyrots show in the flesh, so we did our best to bring the experience to them. The only things missing are the ringing ears and sweaty hugs…but other than that I think we nailed it!”
Since their formation 15 years ago, The Dollyrtos have played over a thousand shows and released five studio albums, but Family Vacation is their first ever official live record. After releasing material on both Lookout! Records and Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records, the band decided to go completely independent for their last few releases, and 2014’s Barefoot and Pregnant (released through the band’s own label, Arrested Youth Records) enjoyed a #7 debut on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. They hope their fans will similarly embrace Family Vacation, which comes on the heels of multiple US tours in 2015 and a three-week tour of the United Kingdom with Bowling For Soup this past February.
Screaming, staying up all night, and vomiting everywhere: Family Vacation shows that punk rock and parenting aren’t so different after all. And it stands as proof that just because you grow up doesn’t mean you have to stop being awesome.
Be My Baby
The Dollyrots 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, oh, oh, oh, oh
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, oo
(I want it only say) oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh
The Dollyrots's "Be My Baby" is a song that is about love at first sight. The lyrics express the singer's desire for the person they just met, asking them to be theirs forever. The singer says that they knew they needed their lover from the moment they laid eyes on them, and if they had the chance, they would never let them go. The singer promises to make their lover proud of them and turn heads wherever they go. They offer to give three kisses for every one they receive and confess that they have been waiting for their lover for a long time. The chorus, "Be my little baby, Say you'll be my darling," is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the desire of the singer to be with their lover forever.
The song is all about love, and the lyrics capture the magic of the beginning of a relationship. The singer's desire for their lover is palpable, and their promises to make them happy and adore them until eternity show just how committed they are to making the relationship work. The melody is upbeat and catchy, making it an excellent song to dance to or sing along with. The lyrics, combined with the melody, make for a fun, romantic song that expresses the joy of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
The night we met I knew I needed you so
From the moment we met, I felt an intense desire for you
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
If given the opportunity, I'd never let you leave my side
So won't you say you love me
Can't you admit that you love me too?
I'll make you so proud of me
I promise to make you proud of who I am and everything I do
We'll make 'em turn their heads every place we go
We'll capture everyone's attention wherever we go
So won't you please (be my be my baby) be my little baby
Please be mine, my sweet little baby
(I want it only say) say you'll be my darling
I only want you to agree to be my beloved
I'll make you happy, baby just wait and see
I'll do everything in my power to bring joy to your life
For every kiss you give me, I'll give you three
I'll show you three times the affection you show me
Oh, since the day I saw you, I have been waiting for you
Ever since I first laid eyes on you, I've been eagerly waiting for you
You know I will adore you till eternity
I will love and cherish you forever
So won't you please (be my be my baby) be my little baby
Please be with me, my sweet little baby
(I want it only say) ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I only want you to say that you love me, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, CTM Publishing, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Philip Spector
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