The full lyrics of "Accidental Babies"

Spamlet · 07-15-2005, 09:53 AM

Yep, your favorite Damo transcriber's back, kids! This one was rather tough in a few choice spots where his volume or diction drops down but I persevered 'til I got it right. If someone has a different recording than the recent Paris show you might check it with yours to see if it's any clearer there.

Well I held you like a lover:
Happy hands
And elbow in the appropriate place.

And we ignore our others
Happy plans
With a delicate cup upon your face.

A mind crystal hardened
Hurting parts of your garden
With no room for a pardon
In a place where no one knows
What we have done.

Do you cum?
Together ever with him?
Is he dark enough?
Enough to see your light?
Do you brush your teeth before you kiss?
Do you miss my smell?
And is he bold enough to take you on?
Do you feel like you belong?
And does he drive you wild?
Or just mildly free?

What about me?

Well you held me like a lover:
Sweaty hands
And my foot in the appropriate place.

And we use cushions to cover
Happy glands
In mild issue of our disgrace.

Our bodies pressed and hovered
Turning our desire in
With no room for a pardon
In a place where no one knows
What we have done.

Well I know I make you cry
And I know sometimes you wanna die
But do you really feel alive
without me?
If so: be free
If not: leave him for me
Before one of us has accidental babies.

We aren't free.

Do you cum?
Together ever with him?
Is he dark enough?
Enough to see your light?
Do you brush your teeth before you kiss?
Do you miss my smell?
Is he bold enough to take you on?
Do you feel like you belong?
And does he drive you wild?
Or just mildly free?

What about me?
What about me?
What about...?

steveboswell · 07-15-2005, 11:54 AM

Thank you Spamlet!

Bozz

*Killian* · 07-15-2005, 12:09 PM

i can remember the "my foot in the appropriate place" line from the HMV gig last summer...cool, cant wait to hear that song again

SilentNight · 07-15-2005, 12:36 PM

i think "do you come, together ever with him?" makes more sense

SisterMidnight · 07-15-2005, 03:21 PM

i think it's 'delicate look upon your face' not cup...

Soleillily · 07-15-2005, 05:10 PM

gosh..I really, really want to hear this song.....

rileyf · 07-15-2005, 05:21 PM

so spamlet... how were u able to transcribe this song without a recording? are u hiding something?

Closing_Doors · 07-15-2005, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rileyf

so spamlet... how were u able to transcribe this song without a recording? are u hiding something?

The Paris show is floating about...if you look hard enough

rileyf · 07-15-2005, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Closing_Doors

The Paris show is floating about...if you look hard enough

ooohhhh!!!!! thank you so much! i really hate to go against damos wishes by listening to the song tho... i dont know what to do

juliaann · 07-16-2005, 02:45 AM

hmmmmm, wonder who this song is about??

Closing_Doors · 07-16-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rileyf

ooohhhh!!!!! thank you so much! i really hate to go against damos wishes by listening to the song tho... i dont know what to do

Well, the way I understand it, it was originally a kind of "present" for those at the HMV show....he asked not to circulate it before the new album...but at the time we thought that it would be released early 05. And since he's been playing it at recent shows I guess he doesn't mind people hearing it. Just a theory.

For me, it was more a case of already having heard the song (in Paris) and so the surprise or whatever was no longer relevant....I know what it sounds like, why not listen to it. I dunno, I'm rambling....

Spamlet · 07-17-2005, 08:01 AM

Sistah,

Do you have a different version of it? If so would you mind sending it to me so I can take a better informed listen?

He's definitely not singing the word "look" in the Paris show unless he's dyslexic! lol

If the word "cup" seems an odd choice to others as it initially did to me, try considering it this way: I think the cup actually refers to one of those 'happy hands', either hers or his, being gently placed over her mouth to suppress a laugh/smile.

Silent Night,

When sung aloud, the ambiguity of which spelling of "come" Damo intends until the next line plays beautifully. However, since the words "together" and "ever" are used in conjunction with the phrase "with him" and there's no where mentioned, it's clearly about whether they climax together. Also, several of the lines in this song clearly echo certain passages of dialogue in "Closer" (the film it was written for) and in one of the scenes Larry asks Anna that quetion I believe choosing the sexual spelling is warranted especially since this is a song about an affair and how jealous one man is of the other.

shane_b · 07-17-2005, 09:04 AM

i've heard the smallest little bits of this song and the piano melody and atmosphere of the song sounds amazin

SilentNight · 07-17-2005, 11:44 PM

it's "delicate look upon your face" in Paris version that i hear.
i haven't heard of any other version yet.
i still think it's "come", but that would take the spice out of the song. so it would be "come" only for my ears. after all, i don't need to insist my version of lyrics, you don't have to insist yours. in fact i hope it was in Finnish. the tender sound of piano and his voice are enough to move me

.

i never had Closer in my mind when i was listening to this song.

I'm not saying anything negative about this song, i love it, i've never heard another similar ones like this from damien. it's one of his most beautiful songs. i just want to say that everyone has own interpretation of the songs that we love according to our own life experiences. trying hard to figure out the words is only trying to know better about the writers story behind of the song, which we don't have to agree and go along with. sometime time it is painful to go along with Damien's words. so i'd rather take in his mood and emotions, so Finnish would be fine with me.

but thanks for the transcrip

Miss Pink · 07-19-2005, 12:44 PM

wherre can i find this song?

cille · 07-19-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Pink

wherre can i find this song?

i have it for you, pimp.. sorry, i meant pink of course

will put it up in a yousendit for you tonite after work

Miss Pink · 07-19-2005, 06:42 PM

ah lovely stuff.....my biatch i have thou trained well xxxx

cille · 07-19-2005, 09:08 PM

am uploading now

edit: dont know if i'm allowed to post the link for the song, but i got it for whoever wants it now

Miss Pink · 07-19-2005, 10:17 PM

oh the spine tingles

Miss Pink · 07-19-2005, 10:17 PM

its so different to the "origional" hmv version

unspokenanswer · 07-20-2005, 05:33 AM

Sill; if you could send me the link, that would be wonderful! I'd offer you something in rer=turn, but odds are you've already got it.

you hang around here quite often, I have noticed. The offer stands, anyhow.

I am
unspokenanswer@riseup.net

thanks! And thanks to Spamlet for the translation.

the professor · 07-20-2005, 06:59 PM

just to clear any confusion. ''accidental babies'' is NOT the same as the song "closer". "closer" was written for the movie of the same title, "accidental babies" was not. i have heard both. "closer" features a full band and is similar to a more pop-like "tongue" while "accidental babies" is a tear jerking song of betrayal. totally different. thanks.

Spamlet · 07-20-2005, 08:09 PM

I had heard there was another song called "Closer" which I think he wrote for one of the strip club scenes. Glad to hear it actually exists! Anyone who has it and pms/sends it to me will have my eternal devotion and thanks.

However, I am almost positive I heard or read Damo say in an interview that "AB" was written for the film too. Anyone else remember reading that?

*Killian* · 07-20-2005, 08:54 PM

Spamlet, i have Closer, so just gimme your email and you'll have it too

Alfie · 07-21-2005, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cille

am uploading now

edit: dont know if i'm allowed to post the link for the song, but i got it for whoever wants it now

I would love to hear this song. Would you be really kind and send the link to me as well. Thanks so much.

halgo1@aol.com

minneken1911 · 07-21-2005, 02:16 PM

and to me, too, please!

would greatly appreciate it, thanks.

Click Here to Email Me

Sinead · 07-21-2005, 03:49 PM

Could you send it to me too please !?!! nead2004@hotmail.com thanks! x.x.x.x

cille · 07-21-2005, 09:40 PM

there youse go

the professor · 07-21-2005, 11:49 PM

i still haven't heard this original hmv version, if anyone has it, pm me and i'll love you forever!

*Killian* · 07-22-2005, 01:51 PM

dunno if it or any of the show was taped...that would be very rare indeed....Accidental Babies is my new fave damo song now, just cant get over how brilliant it is, and it sounds so different from the early version of it he did last year in HMV

07-15-2005, 09:53 AM	#1
Spamlet Resident Contrarian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunnyside, Queens: NYC Posts: 1,251	The full lyrics of "Accidental Babies" Yep, your favorite Damo transcriber's back, kids! This one was rather tough in a few choice spots where his volume or diction drops down but I persevered 'til I got it right. If someone has a different recording than the recent Paris show you might check it with yours to see if it's any clearer there. Well I held you like a lover: Happy hands And elbow in the appropriate place. And we ignore our others Happy plans With a delicate cup upon your face. A mind crystal hardened Hurting parts of your garden With no room for a pardon In a place where no one knows What we have done. Do you cum? Together ever with him? Is he dark enough? Enough to see your light? Do you brush your teeth before you kiss? Do you miss my smell? And is he bold enough to take you on? Do you feel like you belong? And does he drive you wild? Or just mildly free? What about me? Well you held me like a lover: Sweaty hands And my foot in the appropriate place. And we use cushions to cover Happy glands In mild issue of our disgrace. Our bodies pressed and hovered Turning our desire in With no room for a pardon In a place where no one knows What we have done. Well I know I make you cry And I know sometimes you wanna die But do you really feel alive without me? If so: be free If not: leave him for me Before one of us has accidental babies. We aren't free. Do you cum? Together ever with him? Is he dark enough? Enough to see your light? Do you brush your teeth before you kiss? Do you miss my smell? Is he bold enough to take you on? Do you feel like you belong? And does he drive you wild? Or just mildly free? What about me? What about me? What about...? __________________ NEW TUNES ARE NOW UP! Please check out these free songs by "America's female Damien Rice": http://www.reverbnation.cim/summerrussell/songs

07-15-2005, 12:09 PM	#3
Killian If Carlsberg Did Eskimos Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: near Dublin Posts: 2,384	i can remember the "my foot in the appropriate place" line from the HMV gig last summer...cool, cant wait to hear that song again __________________ It was that kind of a crazy afternoon, terrifically cold, and no sun out or anything, and you felt like you were disappearing every time you crossed a road.

07-15-2005, 12:36 PM	#4
SilentNight Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 901	i think "do you come, together ever with him?" makes more sense __________________ Let love be love!

07-15-2005, 05:10 PM	#6
Soleillily Eskimo Shutterbug Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the west coast Posts: 322	gosh..I really, really want to hear this song..... __________________ Follow me on Twitter for updates on my photography, poetry, etc.. http://www.twitter.com/canvas_beauty

07-15-2005, 05:21 PM	#7
rileyf Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indiana, United States Posts: 450	so spamlet... how were u able to transcribe this song without a recording? are u hiding something? __________________ stop whispering, start shouting

07-15-2005, 11:54 AM	#2
steveboswell Eskimo Bozz Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 303	Thank you Spamlet! Bozz

07-15-2005, 03:21 PM	#5
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	i think it's 'delicate look upon your face' not cup...

07-16-2005, 02:45 AM	#10
juliaann Eskimo Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 51	hmmmmm, wonder who this song is about??

07-17-2005, 08:01 AM	#12
Spamlet Resident Contrarian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunnyside, Queens: NYC Posts: 1,251	Sistah, Do you have a different version of it? If so would you mind sending it to me so I can take a better informed listen? He's definitely not singing the word "look" in the Paris show unless he's dyslexic! lol If the word "cup" seems an odd choice to others as it initially did to me, try considering it this way: I think the cup actually refers to one of those 'happy hands', either hers or his, being gently placed over her mouth to suppress a laugh/smile. Silent Night, When sung aloud, the ambiguity of which spelling of "come" Damo intends until the next line plays beautifully. However, since the words "together" and "ever" are used in conjunction with the phrase "with him" and there's no where mentioned, it's clearly about whether they climax together. Also, several of the lines in this song clearly echo certain passages of dialogue in "Closer" (the film it was written for) and in one of the scenes Larry asks Anna that quetion I believe choosing the sexual spelling is warranted especially since this is a song about an affair and how jealous one man is of the other. __________________ NEW TUNES ARE NOW UP! Please check out these free songs by "America's female Damien Rice": http://www.reverbnation.cim/summerrussell/songs

07-17-2005, 09:04 AM	#13
shane_b Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 386	i've heard the smallest little bits of this song and the piano melody and atmosphere of the song sounds amazin __________________ gem - Still a little bit of your song in my ear, Still a little bit of your words i long to hear

07-17-2005, 11:44 PM	#14
SilentNight Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 901	it's "delicate look upon your face" in Paris version that i hear. i haven't heard of any other version yet. i still think it's "come", but that would take the spice out of the song. so it would be "come" only for my ears. after all, i don't need to insist my version of lyrics, you don't have to insist yours. in fact i hope it was in Finnish. the tender sound of piano and his voice are enough to move me. i never had Closer in my mind when i was listening to this song. I'm not saying anything negative about this song, i love it, i've never heard another similar ones like this from damien. it's one of his most beautiful songs. i just want to say that everyone has own interpretation of the songs that we love according to our own life experiences. trying hard to figure out the words is only trying to know better about the writers story behind of the song, which we don't have to agree and go along with. sometime time it is painful to go along with Damien's words. so i'd rather take in his mood and emotions, so Finnish would be fine with me. but thanks for the transcrip __________________ Let love be love! Last edited by SilentNight; 07-18-2005 at 12:46 PM.

07-19-2005, 12:44 PM	#15
Miss Pink Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,327	wherre can i find this song? __________________ We don't crave what hurts... we hurt when we hope for something and it turns out to not be what we wanted...the pain is often our hope breaking... not our hearts.

07-19-2005, 06:42 PM	#17
Miss Pink Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,327	ah lovely stuff.....my biatch i have thou trained well xxxx __________________ We don't crave what hurts... we hurt when we hope for something and it turns out to not be what we wanted...the pain is often our hope breaking... not our hearts.

07-19-2005, 09:08 PM	#18
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	am uploading now edit: dont know if i'm allowed to post the link for the song, but i got it for whoever wants it now __________________ Yeah Last edited by cille; 07-19-2005 at 09:28 PM.

07-19-2005, 10:17 PM	#19
Miss Pink Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,327	oh the spine tingles __________________ We don't crave what hurts... we hurt when we hope for something and it turns out to not be what we wanted...the pain is often our hope breaking... not our hearts.

07-20-2005, 05:33 AM	#21
unspokenanswer Blue Eyed Eskimo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York, U.S.A. Posts: 114	Sill; if you could send me the link, that would be wonderful! I'd offer you something in rer=turn, but odds are you've already got it. you hang around here quite often, I have noticed. The offer stands, anyhow. I am unspokenanswer@riseup.net thanks! And thanks to Spamlet for the translation.

07-20-2005, 06:59 PM	#22
the professor Eskimo Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Posts: 342	just to clear any confusion. ''accidental babies'' is NOT the same as the song "closer". "closer" was written for the movie of the same title, "accidental babies" was not. i have heard both. "closer" features a full band and is similar to a more pop-like "tongue" while "accidental babies" is a tear jerking song of betrayal. totally different. thanks. __________________ sh*t in one hand and wish in the other and see which one gets filled first.

07-20-2005, 08:09 PM	#23
Spamlet Resident Contrarian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunnyside, Queens: NYC Posts: 1,251	I had heard there was another song called "Closer" which I think he wrote for one of the strip club scenes. Glad to hear it actually exists! Anyone who has it and pms/sends it to me will have my eternal devotion and thanks. However, I am almost positive I heard or read Damo say in an interview that "AB" was written for the film too. Anyone else remember reading that? __________________ NEW TUNES ARE NOW UP! Please check out these free songs by "America's female Damien Rice": http://www.reverbnation.cim/summerrussell/songs

07-20-2005, 08:54 PM	#24
Killian If Carlsberg Did Eskimos Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: near Dublin Posts: 2,384	Spamlet, i have Closer, so just gimme your email and you'll have it too __________________ It was that kind of a crazy afternoon, terrifically cold, and no sun out or anything, and you felt like you were disappearing every time you crossed a road.

07-21-2005, 02:16 PM	#26
minneken1911 Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Roselle, Illinois Posts: 155	and to me, too, please! would greatly appreciate it, thanks. Click Here to Email Me __________________ love is an accident waiting to happen

07-21-2005, 03:49 PM	#27
Sinead Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 427	Could you send it to me too please !?!! nead2004@hotmail.com thanks! x.x.x.x __________________ Enjoy the little things in life,there are so many of them.

07-21-2005, 09:40 PM	#28
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	there youse go

07-21-2005, 11:49 PM	#29
the professor Eskimo Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Posts: 342	i still haven't heard this original hmv version, if anyone has it, pm me and i'll love you forever! __________________ sh*t in one hand and wish in the other and see which one gets filled first.

07-22-2005, 01:51 PM	#30
Killian If Carlsberg Did Eskimos Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: near Dublin Posts: 2,384	dunno if it or any of the show was taped...that would be very rare indeed....Accidental Babies is my new fave damo song now, just cant get over how brilliant it is, and it sounds so different from the early version of it he did last year in HMV __________________ It was that kind of a crazy afternoon, terrifically cold, and no sun out or anything, and you felt like you were disappearing every time you crossed a road.