Babe

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About Babe

"Babe" is a song by boy band Take That. It was the fourth single from Take That's second album, Everything Changes. Written by Gary Barlow, it features Mark Owen on lead vocals. The production was led by David Clayton who later spent 10 years as keyboard player and backing vocalist with Simply Red.


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1993
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I come to your door to see you again,
But where you once stood was an old man instead
I asked where you'd be, he said she's moved, on you see
All I have is a number you'd better ask her not me
So I picked up the phone and dialed your number
Not sure to put it down or speak
Then a voice I once knew answered in a sweet voice
She said hello then paused before I began to speak

Babe I'm here again (I'm here again)
I tell you I'm here again (Babe)
Where have you been? (Where have you been)
Babe (Babe), I'm back again (I'm back again)
I tell you I'm back again (Babe)
Where have you been?

You held your voice well, there were tears I could tell
But where were you now, was you gonna tell me in time?
Just give me a town and I'll be straight down
I've got so much to tell you about where I have been
As I walk down your road, can't wait to be near you
I can't keep the feeling in inside (I, I, I can't keep it inside)
As I stand at your door you answered in a sweet voice
You said hello then pause before I begin to speak

Babe (Babe), I'm here again (I'm here again)
I tell you I'm here again (Babe)
Where have you been? (Where have you been)
Babe (Babe), I'm back again (I'm back again)
I tell you I'm back again (Babe)
Where have you been?

As I looked away, I saw a face behind you
A little boy stood at your door
And as I looked again I saw his face was shining
He had my eyes (My eyes), he had my smile (my smile)

Babe, I'm back again (I'm here again),
I'm back again (Babe)
Where have you been? (Where have you been)
Babe (Babe), please take me back (I'm back again)
Take me back (Babe)
Back here again
Babe, I'm back again (I'm here again),
Can't you see that I'm back again (Babe)
I'm here for you (Where have you been)
Babe (Babe), just me and you (I'm back again)
You and me (Babe)
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Take That

Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter. In total, the group have had 27 top 40 singles and 16 top 5 singles in the United Kingdom alone, 11 of which have reached number 1, as well as having seven number 1 albums. Internationally the band have had 54 number one hits and 35 number 1 albums. more »

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Written by: GARY BARLOW

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11 facts about this song

Composition and Release
"Babe" was released in December 1993 as the fourth single from Take That's second studio album "Everything Changes". The song was composed by band member Gary Barlow along with Mark Owen.
Chart Performance
"Babe" became Take That’s third consecutive UK No. 1 single, kept off the Christmas No. 1 spot by Mr Blobby. In Ireland, it hit No. 2, while it reached No. 3 on the Dutch Top 40.
Mark Owen’s Lead Vocals
This song is notable as Mark Owen has lead vocals, a departure from previous singles where Gary Barlow was the lead vocalist. Owen's voice provides a unique and distinct presentation.
Music Video
The video for "Babe" has a unique science fiction plot. It is set on Christmas Eve in the year 2009, and tells the story of band member Mark Owen being re-awakened after being cryogenically frozen for 15 years.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Babe" tell the story of a man, estranged from his lover for many years, reaching out and trying to have a chance with her again.
Notable Performances
Take That performed "Babe" live on the Top of the Pops Christmas special in 1993. The band also sang this song during their Beautiful World tour in 2007.
Reissue
"Babe" was re-released in 2007 as a digital download and reached No. 60 on the UK Singles Chart. This reissue commemorates Take That's successful reunion.
Reception
While the song was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the change of lead vocals to Mark Owen, while others criticized its overly nostalgic mood.
Featured on Albums
The song was included not only in the "Everything Changes" album but also in the compilation albums "Greatest Hits" in 1996, "Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection" in 2005, and "Odyssey" in 2018.
Recognition
In 1994, "Babe" was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically And Lyrically, solidifying its standing as one of Take That's memorable hits.
Pop Culture
The unique and futuristic music video has been remembered and referenced in British pop culture, especially for its depiction of the year 2009 as imagined in the early '90s.

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