Babbette
Frank Zappa · Other Songs - Frank Zappa
(I mean Duke)
Don't you tear my dream
Don't you break my heart
Darling, we could share a love so fine
Please, darling, won't you be mine
Don't tell me no, Babbette
Can't you see that I
Don't wanna make you cry
You're the only one like this before
Please, Babbette, it's you I adore
You I a-do-re
Oh!
Oh, how I want you
I really really want you
I need your love to guide my way
Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh, how I need you
I really really need you
Don't try to bark
And I'll take you to the park
Arf! Arf! Arf!
No, Babbette,
Don't you tear my dream
Don't you break my heart
Oh-wow-wow-woh!
We could share a love
We could share a love...
We-e-e-e could share a life...
You know
Babbette
I know I had to go on a tour with Zappa
And so Marty said to his ever Babbette
Well, you know
When I need a little bit of your lovin', Babbette
I brought along a whistle around my neck
So I can call you Babbette
I said wah-ah-aahh!
Could nobody hear that whistle for Babbette?
Woh! It's a strange dog-whistle
The only dog that could answer the great things
Is a German Shepherd
Golden man pinches...
All Marty's women
You know I said
No, no, no, Babbette
Share my love
Don't make me cry-y
Don't make me cry
Oh-oh! No-oh, no-oh, no-oh, Babbette
Share my love
Don't make me
Don't make me
Don't make me cry-y-y
Oh-wow-wow-wow-woh!
Arf, arf, arf, arf, arf!
Please,
(That's what Marty said to all his dogs)
(Marty, there's a phone call for you!)
Please!!!
Babbette
Babbette stands as a distinctive song in Frank Zappa's expansive and eclectic discography. Known for his ability to blend rock, jazz, and classical elements, Zappa often crafted compositions that defied simple categorization. This track reflects his signature approach to songwriting, characterized by intricate arrangements and a willingness to explore unconventional musical territories. While Zappa's work frequently oscillates between satirical commentary and serious musical exploration, Babbette contributes to the broader narrative of his artistic evolution. The recording showcases his command over complex structures and his unique voice as a composer and performer. Listeners familiar with Zappa's extensive catalogue will recognize the hallmarks of his style, from the precise instrumentation to the idiosyncratic phrasing that defined his career. As part of his enduring legacy, the song remains a testament to his innovative spirit and lasting influence on modern music.