From the howling voodoo high priest Gideon Bensen to the Magdeline-esque passion of Isabella Manfredi, the voices in this band stir up a religious fervor that makes you want to drink the kool aid and wait for the spaceship. And after only one year together and the release of a self-titled EP, The Preatures are embarking on a project that flicks the finger to all expectation. Dubbed The 66 Project it sees the band in collaboration with local artists, filmmakers, and producer Tony Buchen (Tim Finn, WIM) to release free music until May 2011.
The band had started with the name; The Preachers, but to make it more original and not to make anyone confused with 60s American band named The Preachers, the band had announced on August 2nd 2012 that their new name would be The Preatures.
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Manic Baby
The Preatures Lyrics
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Keep your mind on it
Use your control
Or what you got left of it
If you own the night
I'm gonna get you
If you own the night
I'm gonna get you alone
Little bit precious
When I got a message
I keep my mind on it
Like an eagle when I look down on it
If you own the night
I'm gonna get you
On your own tonight
When people leave you alone
I'm gonna get you alone
Manic baby what you know
On the loose you're on your own
You're gonna get it tonight
You're gonna get it tonight oh
Wrap yourself in confidence
Till you're coming down again
You're gonna get it tonight
You're gonna get it tonight oh oh
And if you wanna win it
Teach it to the limit
Fuck control
You've got none left of it
If you own the night
I'm gonna get you
On your own tonight
When people leave you alone
I'm gonna get you alone
Manic baby what you know
On the loose you're on your own
You're gonna get it tonight
You're gonna get it tonight oh
Wrap yourself in confidence
Till you're coming down again
You're gonna get it tonight
You're gonna get it tonight oh oh
The song "Manic Baby" by The Preatures is about the singer's desire to be with someone who owns the night. The lyrics suggest the singer wants to be with this person when they are alone, and in control. The song's chorus repeats the line "If you own the night, I'm gonna get you," emphasizing the singer's determination to be with this person. The term "manic baby" can be interpreted as a reference to this person's frenzied lifestyle or personality, which the singer finds attractive.
In the second verse, the singer describes their own focus and determination, comparing themselves to an eagle who keeps their mind on their prey. The line "wrap yourself in confidence till you're coming down again" suggests that both the singer and the person they desire are seeking highs or thrills. The ending of the song encourages the person to let go of control and push their limits in order to win.
Overall, the lyrics of "Manic Baby" convey a sense of longing and determination. The singer is strongly attracted to someone who exudes control and confidence, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes their conviction that they will be with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let it go
Don't give up on it
Keep your mind on it
Stay focused on it
Use your control
Use what little control you have left
Or what you got left of it
Or whatever control you still have
If you own the night
If you feel in control
I'm gonna get you
I'm going to be with you
And people leave you alone
And you're left by yourself
I'm gonna get you alone
I'm going to be alone with you
Little bit precious
A little bit delicate
When I got a message
When I receive a message
Like an eagle when I look down on it
Like a bird of prey when I focus on it
Manic baby what you know
Uninhibited and passionate person, what do you understand about this?
On the loose you're on your own
You're free and unattached
You're gonna get it tonight
You'll succeed tonight
Wrap yourself in confidence
Surround yourself with self-assurance
Till you're coming down again
Until you calm down once more
And if you wanna win it
If you want to succeed at it
Teach it to the limit
Push yourself to the limit
Fuck control
Forget about control
You've got none left of it
You don't have any control
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jasonmitchell8712
Great clip. Does real justice to an awesome track. Fantastic choreography / body forms. Quite trippy :) Would love to catch Preatures live.
@IvanBlues
I don't know how to describe this song, it belongs to that kind of songs you can actually taste. I love it, and I love the retro style of the band and their videos.
@heale1
This one's a banger too! Loving all their songs.
@GundamrussGaming
This video deserves millions of views love it :D
@HandyAndyTechTips
Why wasn't this a #1 hit all around the world?
@chrisshartzer77
HandyAndy Tech Tips I agree with that but, I like more than just one song of their's.
I like a lot of their songs. And for Pop music, it's some of very best for myself. I don't like Pop music. But I love the Preatures.
I'm from Louisville Ky by the way.
@taiyumakiyama3730
"Banheiros espetaculares, um deles é a sua cara."
@sarahmenary2072
love the song, now seen the video, love it even more!
@diegoangar2074
I LOVE IT
@Natetarabu
You guys were awesome at the rolling stones pop up bar launch! Im hooked!