We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Baby, Baby (Don't Be Mean)

by The Donettes

supported by
lilredjenn
lilredjenn thumbnail
jellypig
jellypig thumbnail
mslvt
mslvt thumbnail
johnny_lignite
johnny_lignite thumbnail
jtdean67
jtdean67 thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    Proceeds from this sale will be donated to a nonprofit serving a community in need.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    14
    releases

    Get all 14 The Donettes releases available on Bandcamp and save 25%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Shut Your Mouth, Three Chords, Straight Shootin' Daddy, Ol' Johnny's Drunk (Again), Oh Boy, Lucky Tonight, Tom Cat, Bad Monkey 500, and 6 more. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      $10.50 USD or more (25% OFF)

     

about

Released at the 2005 KEXP Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA.

From "Hello Baby" -- the last album by The Donettes.

lyrics

BABY, BABY (DON'T BE MEAN)

We held hands under the moon
We stole kisses left and right
We pitched woo, it made us swoon
And we made it last all night

You've got me under your sweet spell
I'm yours if you want me to be
I can't believe how hard I fell
So baby, baby, don't be mean

Baby, baby, don't be mean
Baby, baby, don't be mean
Baby, baby, don't be mean
I'm so in love I think it's a dream
Baby, baby, don't be mean

You call me just to make me smile
I shake when I hear your voice
I thought I'd make you wait a while
But now I have no choice

I'm so in love my heart's a mess
Is this make believe?
I'll take more before there's less
And hope you never leave

Baby, baby, don't be mean
Baby, baby, don't be mean
Baby, baby, don't be mean
I'm so in love I think it's a dream
Baby, baby, don't be mean

You tell me that you love me so
It thrills me yes indeed
Long after you've hung up the phone
I'm still grinnin' and weak-kneed

I've got a feeling you'll break my heart
'Cause it's too good to be true
What would it be to tear us apart
Something simple or something cruel?

Baby, baby, don't be mean
Baby, baby, don't be mean
Baby, baby, don't be mean
I'm so in love I think it's a dream
Baby, baby, don't be mean

credits

released September 22, 2005
Song by Rebecca Kemberling, BMI

Engineered & Mixed by Jonathan Stuart
Cleopatra Studios
Seattle, WA

Vocals recorded by George Reiff
Frankie Machine Studios
Austin, TX

Vocals: Rebecca Kemberling
Guitar: Jonathan Stuart
Upright Bass & Backing Vocals: Kirsten Ballweg
Drums: Tom Forster

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Donettes image

The Donettes Seattle, Washington

The band released their first single,"Hey! Little Boy Scout" on a rowdy spring night at Al's Tavern in Seattle in 2001. They played the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Festival, the UK’s infamous Hemsby Rockabilly Festival, toured with and backed Wanda Jackson, and were featured on the main stage at San Francisco Pride. Their last appearance was at KEXP's Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball in 2010. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Donettes

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like The Donettes, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now