Mishra, a straight edger and ex-Marxist, often incorporates political concerns in his songs veiled in terms of personal relationships (as in his only hit). After a troubled working relationship with EMI Records, Mishra was dropped from the label in 1997 and since then has gone back to working with indie labels like Parasol Records. His last album, 2000's Peek & Poke, received moderately enthusiastic reviews but sold pitifully compared to his major label work.
In 2005 White Town contributed the song "The PNAC Cabal" to the charity album "Voyces United for UNHCR" (Voyces United for UNHCR (disc 1)).
In October 2006 White Town released a new album, Don't Mention The War on Mishra's own label, Bzangy Records.
My Baby Will Love Me
White Town Lyrics
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I never seem to have the time
And every time I go out to a club
Always seems to be just the same
The place is always jampacked full of kids
Songs i don't seem too fit in anymore
And that doesn't seem so wrong
And I can feel it kicking in me now
I'm singing songs and I'm telling jokes
I'll give it all that I can give
I'll give it all that I can give
My baby will love me
And that's all that I need
My baby will love me
It's something that I feel
I never was one of the pretty girls
I never was one of the best
I nеver went out with the handsomе lads
I never did well in my tests
But there's something here inside me now
Makes me better than you or her
And there's something here inside me now
Makes me feel so damn sure
And I can feel it kicking in me now
I can feel it start to live
I'm singing songs and I'm telling jokes
I'll give it all that I can give
I'll give it all that I can give
My baby will love me
And that's all that I need
My baby will love me
It's something that I feel
My baby will love me
And that's all that I need
My baby will love me it's almost guaranteed
And don't you dare to say I
Don't know what I'm doing
This is my life and it's my
And don't you dare to say I'm far too young
I was old enough to have my fun with him
Just one of those things
Just one of those things
Just one of those things
If you give me a ring one night this week
We can go out for a drink
We can go over all the old times
And the things that made us sick
And I can feel it kicking in me now
I can feel it start to live
I'm singing songs and I'm telling jokes
I'll give it all that I can give
I'll give it all that I can give
My baby will love me
And that's all that I need
My baby will love me
It's something that I feel
My baby will love me
And that's all that I need
My baby will love me it's almost guaranteed
The lyrics of White Town's song, "My Baby Will Love Me", are focused on the singer's journey towards self-acceptance and confidence, despite feelings of inadequacy and exclusion. The song begins by acknowledging the singer's lack of interest in going out, as they feel disconnected from the crowd and the music that is being played. The lyrics describe the unrelatable atmosphere of clubs, and how the singer doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the party-goers.
However, the following verses build on this sense of alienation, as the singer recounts their lack of past successes or popularity. Despite this, a newfound confidence is beginning to take root in the singer's life. They feel something stirring inside of them, and this drives them towards singing, telling jokes, and giving all that they can give.
The chorus reveals the most significant change in the singer's life- they have found happiness and fulfillment in the form of a romantic partner who loves them for who they are. "My baby will love me, and that's all I need" is a powerful declaration of self-love, self-worth, and the desire to be accepted and loved for who we are.
Overall, "My Baby Will Love Me" is a beautiful and meaningful song that encourages listeners to let go of their insecurities, embrace their unique qualities and find happiness in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't go out much these days, it's true
I rarely go out lately.
I never seem to have the time
I'm always busy and don't have much free time.
And every time I go out to a club
Whenever I go to a club
Always seems to be just the same
It always feels like I'm experiencing the same thing.
The place is always jampacked full of kids
The club is always crowded with young people.
Songs i don't seem too fit in anymore
The music being played doesn't seem to match my tastes, or maybe I'm getting too old.
And that doesn't seem so wrong
It's not necessarily a bad thing, just a fact of life.
And I can feel it kicking in me now
I'm experiencing a surge of energy or inspiration.
I can feel it start to live
I feel like I'm coming alive or feeling more alive.
I'm singing songs and I'm telling jokes
I'm entertaining people with my singing and jokes.
I'll give it all that I can give
I'll put all my effort and energy into it.
My baby will love me
I'm confident that my significant other will love me.
And that's all that I need
That's the only thing I need to feel happy and fulfilled.
It's something that I feel
This feeling is deep within me and I know it to be true.
I never was one of the pretty girls
I was never considered conventionally attractive.
I never was one of the best
I was never the top of my class or in any particular group.
I never went out with the handsome lads
I never dated the most attractive guys.
I never did well in my tests
I wasn't always the most successful in school.
But there's something here inside me now
However, I feel there's something special about me now.
Makes me better than you or her
This something makes me feel superior to others.
Makes me feel so damn sure
It gives me a strong sense of confidence.
And don't you dare to say I Don't know what I'm doing
I know what I'm doing, and I won't let anyone tell me otherwise.
This is my life and it's my
I can choose what to do with my own life.
And don't you dare to say I'm far too young
I'm old enough to make my own decisions.
I was old enough to have my fun with him
I was old enough to have a good time with my partner at the time.
If you give me a ring one night this week
If you call me sometime this week.
We can go out for a drink
We can go out and have a drink together.
We can go over all the old times
We can reminisce about the past.
And the things that made us sick
Even the things that made us unhappy or unwell in the past.
My baby will love me
I'm sure my significant other will love me.
And that's all that I need
Their love is all I need to feel fulfilled.
My baby will love me it's almost guaranteed
I'm so confident that my partner will love me.
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