Babe
Styx
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Babe I'm leaving I must be on my way The time is drawing near My train is going I see it in your eyes The love, the need, your tears But I'll be lonely without you And I'll need your love to see me through So please believe me My heart is in your hands And I'll be missing you 'Cause you know it's you babe Whenever I get weary And I've had enough Feel like giving up You know it's you babe Giving me the courage And the strength I need Please believe that it's true Babe, I love you You know it's you babe Whenever I get weary And I've had enough Feel like giving up You know it's you babe Giving me the courage And the strength I need Please believe that it's true Babe, I love you Babe, I'm leaving I'll say it once again And somehow try to smile I know the feeling we're trying to forget If only for a while 'Cause I'll be lonely without you And I'll need your love to see me through Please believe me My heart is in your hands 'Cause I'll be missing you Babe, I love you Babe, I love you Oh, babe
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11 facts about this song
Milestone Achievement"Babe" was the band's first and only number one hit on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Band Member's CreationThe song was written by the lead singer of Styx, Dennis DeYoung, as a birthday present for his wife Suzanne.
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Released YearThe song was released in 1979 as part of the band's ninth album titled "Cornerstone."
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Unique StyleUnlike many other Styx songs, "Babe" stands out as a slow, romantic ballad. This was a change from their more common rock sound.
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International Success"Babe" also saw international success, peaking at number six in the UK Singles Chart, and making it to number one in Canada.
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As Concert SongThe song is a staple at Styx concerts, often with DeYoung inviting couples to come up and slow dance on stage.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "Babe" have been recorded, including by the band Take That as well as the artist John Barrowman.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Babe" is 4 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Originally Unplanned Song"Babe" wasn’t initially intended to be on the album. It was only included after the band’s management heard it and insisted on its inclusion.
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Hiatus EffectAfter "Babe" release, Styx moved away from their progressive rock sound to a more pop-oriented style, leading to DeYoung's hiatus from the band.
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RecognitionThe song "Babe" is often regarded as one of Styx's greatest hits, and it remains popular decades after its release.
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