Don't Drop the Baby
The Judybats Lyrics

Aren't we all born at sea, water breaks
Isn't it true that we all come into this world with the breaking of our mother's water?

The woman screams, such violence
Childbirth can be violent for the mother, who screams in pain.

You'd think that our world Was coming to an end
The pain and violence of childbirth can be so intense that it may seem like the world is ending.

Aren't we all borne on blood, hearts beat
As babies, we all come into the world through the blood and beating heart of our mother.

The cord ruptures, so much gore
When the umbilical cord that connects the baby to its mother is cut, there can be a lot of blood.

You'd think so much injury We'd never mend
Given the amount of injury and blood involved in birth, it might seem that we wouldn't be able to recover or heal.

I want and want and need and need I love when you sleep with me Don't pick me up, don't put me down I am growing on you like a weed
The singer is expressing their emotional dependence on their partner, wanting to be close to them all the time and feeling like they are becoming a part of them.

Don't drop the baby 'cause he might cry Don't touch my soft spot 'cause I might die Don't drop the baby 'cause he might cry Don't touch my soft spot 'cause I might die Don't drop the baby 'cause he might cry Don't touch my soft spot 'cause I might die
The repeated lines are like a chorus, emphasizing the fragility of both the artist (who sees themselves as a baby) and an actual baby. The soft spot on a baby's head is very delicate and touching it could be fatal. The artist is expressing their fear of being hurt or dropped by their partner.

I am depending on you
The artist is making it very clear that they need their partner to take care of them and not hurt them.

Don't I know, I cause you too much pain Yes, but you bear it well I'd think, such a burden You would resent me, resent me
The artist is acknowledging that they are difficult and cause their partner pain, but is surprised that their partner doesn't resent them for it.

Even though, after all It's only natural, I'm childish I'd think being so weak I would disgust you, disgust you
The singer is acknowledging that their emotional dependence and neediness might be seen as childish or weak, and is surprised that their partner doesn't find it disgusting or off-putting.

Please pick me up, please put me down I love when you sleep with me
The artist still wants to be close to their partner and be taken care of, while acknowledging that sometimes they can be a burden.