The Times characterized The Lemon Twigs as "a modern-day band combining the melodic, harmony-rich soft rock of Wings and Supertramp, the underground cool of Big Star and the Ramones, and the theatricality of Broadway musicals." The Guardian cited the "humbling beauty of their songs" and their "sumptuous harmonies."
The band was signed to legendary British alternative music label 4AD in 2015. Their debut album, Do Hollywood, was released in October of 2016 to widespread critical acclaim. A number of iconic pop music figures have publicly expressed admiration for the Twigs, among them Elton John, The Zombies, Boy George, Laura Marling, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Gary Brooker of Procol Harum.
Baby Baby
The Lemon Twigs Lyrics
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Well I don't know
I'm no man
He don't think that this is right for me
Maybe not
Hey, I ain't caught
Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?
Done all I could do, now I'm feelin' blue, ooo
Come on girl, you know I'm not angry at you
Dadadun dadada
Dadun dadada
Dadun da, dadada, da
Dadadun dadada
Dadun dadada
Dadun da, da daaa
Not as good as me, her voice is strong
She isn't wrong
Better just to feel what's gone is gone
Hangin' on
Oh no, baby
Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?
Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?
Done all I could do, now I'm feelin' blue, oo-oo
Come on girl, you know I'm not angry at you
Waitin' on ya
Waitin' on you
Dadadun dadada
Dadun dadada
Dadun da, dadada, da
Dadadun dadada
Dadun dadada
Dadun da, da da da
Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?
Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?
Done all I could do, now I'm feelin' blue, ooo
Come on girl, you know I'm not angry at you
The Lemon Twigs's song Baby, Baby seems to be about a complicated romantic situation, with the singer unsure of their own feelings and the other person's intentions. The lyrics suggest that the singer may have been better off "on [their] own," but is still drawn to this other person. The other person, however, "don't think that this is right for [the singer]," which could be interpreted as a sign that they are not interested in a serious relationship or that there are other complications standing in the way.
The chorus repeats the question, "Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?" with the singer expressing confusion about the other person's emotions. The repetition of the line "Done all I could do, now I'm feelin' blue" suggests that the singer has put in effort to try to make things work, but is still feeling unhappy and uncertain. In the end, the singer reassures the other person that they are not angry, and that they are "Waitin' on ya."
Overall, the song seems to capture the complexity and confusion of romantic relationships, with its mix of conflicting emotions and unclear signals.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it just the best thing on my own?
Did I only enjoy it because I was alone?
Well I don't know
I am uncertain
I'm no man
I am not an adult male
He don't think that this is right for me
He believes this is wrong for me
Maybe not
It is possible that he is right
Hey, I ain't caught
Hey, I am not caught
Baby, baby why ya so angry at me?
Why are you so angry with me, baby?
Done all I could do, now I'm feelin' blue, ooo
I have done everything I could and now I feel sad
Come on girl, you know I'm not angry at you
Come on girl, you know I am not angry at you
Dadadun dadada
Musical interlude
Dadun dadada
Musical interlude
Dadun da, dadada, da
Musical interlude
Not as good as me, her voice is strong
Her voice is strong, but not as good as mine
She isn't wrong
She is not incorrect
Better just to feel what's gone is gone
It is better to just accept what is gone
Hangin' on
Holding on
Oh no, baby
Oh no, baby
Waitin' on ya
Waiting for you
Waitin' on you
Waiting for you
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.