Babies
Pulp
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Well it happened years ago, When you lived on Stanhope Road. We listened to your sister, When she came home from school, 'cause she was two years older, And she had boys in her room. We listened outside and heard her. Alright. Well that was alright for a while, But soon I wanted more. I want to see as well as hear, And so I hid inside her wardrobe. And she came round four, And she was with some kid called David, From the garage up the road. I listened outside I heard her. Alright. Oh I want to take you home. I want to give you children. You might be my girlfriend, yeah. When I saw you next day, I really couldn't tell, 'cause you might go and tell your mother. And so you went with Neve, And Neve was coming on, And I thought I heard you laughing, When his Mum and Dad were gone. I listened outside, I heard you. Alright. Oh I want to take you home. I want to give you children. You might be my girlfriend, yeah. Well I guess it couldn't last too long. I came home one day, And all her things were gone, I fell asleep inside. I never heard her come. And then she opened up her wardrobe, And I had to get it on. Oh, listen We were on the bed when you came home, I heard you stop outside the door. I know you won't believe it's true, I only went with her 'cause she looks like you. Oh I want to take you home. I want to give you children. You might be my girlfriend, yeah.
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Written by: Candida Doyle, Jarvis Branson Cocker, Nick Banks, Russell Senior, Stephen Patrick Mackey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Babies" is a song in the Britpop genre, a type of alternative rock that originated from the United Kingdom in the 1990s which was characterized by its catchy hooks and lyrics often dealing with everyday life.
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Release DatePulp first released "Babies" in 1992 as a single from the "Sisters EP."
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AlbumIt was later included in their 1994 album "His 'n' Hers," which was their fourth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart when re-released in 1994.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by the band's frontman Jarvis Cocker with the help of the other Pulp members.
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Musical StyleThe song melds a Pop melody with Cocker's distinctive, often theatrical, vocal style—a hallmark of the band's signature sound.
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Lyrics"Babies" tells a story of teenage voyeurism, a theme which is also discussed in many other Pulp songs.
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Song Influence"Babies" was one of the tracks that contributed to Pulp's rise to fame in the UK, paving the way for their later mainstream success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Babies" features the band performing the song in a stylized, vintage-looking room, a typical stylistic choice for Pulp's videos.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists, including the Scottish band Belle & Sebastian, have covered "Babies," indicating its widespread influence within the indie music community.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often highlighted as one of Pulp's best pieces of work, with critics praising its narrative storytelling and catchy melody.
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LegacyThe track’s appealing blend of indie pop and social commentary helped establish Pulp as one of the main players in the Britpop movement alongside bands like Oasis and Blur.
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