Babooshka

Kate Bush · This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]

She wanted to test her husband.

She knew exactly what to do:

A pseudonym to fool him.

She couldn't have made a worse move.



She sent him scented letters,

And he received them with a strange delight.

Just like his wife

But how she was before the tears,

And how she was before the years flew by,

And how she was when she was beautiful.

She signed the letter



"All yours,

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!

All yours,

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!"



She wanted to take it further,

So she arranged a place to go,

To see if he

Would fall for her incognito.

And when he laid eyes on her,

He got the feeling they had met before.

Uncanny how she

Reminds him of his little lady,

Capacity to give him all he needs,

Just like his wife before she freezed on him,

Just like his wife when she was beautiful.

He shouted out, "I'm



All yours,

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!

All yours,

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!

All yours,

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!"



(Crash)

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!"

(Crash)

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!"

(Crash)

Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"



Babooshka

Babooshka

Babooshka

About Babooshka

Kate Bush's "Babooshka" stands as a defining track from her 1978 debut album, showcasing her unique ability to blend theatrical performance with electronic experimentation. The song features her distinctive falsetto and intricate vocal harmonies, set against a backdrop of synthesizers and orchestral arrangements that were groundbreaking for the era. Released alongside hits like "Wuthering Heights," it exemplifies the avant-garde pop style that characterized her early work and established her as a visionary artist. The recording captures the tension between innocence and danger, a recurring theme in her discography that continues to influence artists across genres. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's ability to transcend its time, remaining a staple in her catalog of innovative and emotionally resonant music.