Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Pink · Other Songs - Pink
I said, baby, you know I'm gonna leave you
I'll leave you in the summertime
Leave you when the summer comes a rollin'
Leave you when the summer comes along
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, I don't wanna leave you
I ain't jokin', woman, I've got to ramble
Oh, yeah, baby, baby, I will not be there,
Really got to ramble
I can hear it callin' me the way it used to do
I can hear it callin' me back home
Woman, woman, I know, I know
I know it's good to have you back again
And I know that one day, baby
It's really gonna grow, yes it is
We're gonna go walkin' through the park every day
Hey, hear what I say, every day
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Released in 1993, 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You' stands as a defining track in the evolution of alternative rock and pop-rock. Written by Billy Idol and performed by Pink, the song blends a driving, rhythmic guitar riff with a soaring vocal delivery that became a signature of the early 1990s sound. It was originally recorded for the soundtrack of the film 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey' but was later re-recorded by Pink for her debut album, 'Can't Close My Eyes'. The track's infectious energy and catchy melody propelled it to international success, cementing Pink's status as a leading force in the genre. Its enduring popularity highlights the era's shift toward guitar-driven anthems and remains a staple in rock radio rotations worldwide.