Babe

Sugarland, Taylor Swift

About Babe

"Babe" is a song recorded by American country music duo Sugarland, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was originally written by Swift and Patrick Monahan of the band Train for Swift's fourth studio album, Red (2012). The song was released by Big Machine Records on April 20, 2018, as the second single from Sugarland's sixth studio album, Bigger (2018).


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What a shame
Didn't wanna be the one that got away, yeah
Big mistake, broke the sweetest promise
That you never should have made
I'm here on the kitchen floor
You call, but I won't hear it
You said no one else, how could you do this, babe?

You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you, babe
This is the last time, this is the last time
This is the last time, I'll ever call you babe

What a waste
Taking down the pictures and the plans we made, yeah
And it's strange how your face doesn't look so innocent
Your secret has its consequence and that's on you, babe
I break down every time you call
We're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball
We said no one else, how could you do this, babe?

You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
This is the last time I'll ever call you, babe
This is the last time, this is the last time
This is the last time

Since you admitted it, I keep picturing
Her lips on your neck, I can't unsee it
I hate that because of you, I can't love you
Babe
What a shame, didn't want to be the one that got away
How could you do this, babe?

You really blew this, babe
We ain't getting through this one, babe
How could you do this, babe
This is the last time, this is the last time
This is the last time, I'll ever call you babe (how could you do this babe?)

I'm here on the kitchen floor, you call but I won't hear it
You said I'm no one else, we ain't getting through this one, babe
I break down every time you call
This is the last time, this is the last time (we're a wreck, you're the wrecking ball)
You said I'm no one else, this is the last time
I'll never call you babe

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Sugarland

Sugarland, an American country music duo, is composed of singer–songwriters Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (background vocals, lead vocals, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmonica). Sugarland was founded in 2002 by Kristen Hall with Bush and ultimately became a trio after hiring Jennifer Nettles as lead singer. After three years, Hall left the group. more »

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Written by: Patrick T. Monahan, Taylor Alison Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Babe" is a country song, and it's a unique collaboration between American country music duo Sugarland, and worldwide pop sensation, Taylor Swift.
Songwriter
The song was co-written by Taylor Swift and Train's lead vocalist, Pat Monahan.
Album Inclusion
"Babe" is included in Sugarland's sixth studio album, "Bigger", which was released in 2018.
Swift's Involvement
Despite initially writing the song for her own album, "Red", Swift offered "Babe" to Sugarland when they reunited after a hiatus.
Chart Performance
The track managed to reach number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart.
Music Video
The music video, set in the mid-60s and early 70s, features Swift and Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, alongside actor Brandon Routh. Swift also had a say in conceptualizing the video.
Grammy Nomination
In 2018, "Babe" got nominated for the Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Unexpected Release
The release of "Babe" was unexpected for fans as Swift generally doesn't give away songs she writes.
Old-Fashioned Storytelling
"Babe" tells the story of a woman who finds out her partner is cheating on her, addressing the complexities of affairs and relationships.
Swift's Role in the Video
The music video for "Babe" has Taylor Swift taking a different role to her usual persona, as she plays the 'other woman' who is involved in the affair.
Use of Color in the video
The music video for "Babe" is noted for its vibrant colors, especially the use of red, which parallels the album where the song was initially meant to feature.

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