Babs & Babs
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
Babs and babs lay dreaming in a four poster bed
Arm in arm, head to head, babs and babs
Babs said, "whatcha thinking? "
She said, "nothing
But I never do 'cause I leave it up to you"
Babs looked out the window
Saw the moon and the sky
She saw the clouds drifting by
Voices crying and sighing and dying but she said nothing
"look out on the lawn, there's a moon out tonight
There's a moon out tonight, can'tcha see? "
"silver dreams don't move me or your talk of the stars
And this isn't the time or place to make a fool of me.
No one wants to hear you when you're slipping away
And the light of your day always shows up the strength
of your vision."
But she said nothing.
So babs said "don't you worry, I'll take good care of you
You're lack of feeling's a rotten thing
But I'll show you what to do.
Girl, you've got to get away
Girl, you've got to feel, oh, yeah."
Babs said "don't you patronize me, I'm fine the way I am
At least I know what's happening
And I know just where I stand.
You live alone you die alone
When your dreams all fade away, oh, yeah."
Never compromising, never see eye to eye
So they turn, with a sigh, babs and babs
Have to be together like the night and the day
So they might as well stay the best of friends.
Locked in love we leave them with the moon in the sky
With the clouds drifting by
Voices crying and sighing and dying and we say nothing
She said nothing
Babs & Babs
Daryl Hall's 'Babs & Babs' stands as a quintessential example of the smooth, soulful R&B and new wave fusion that defined his career alongside his long-time collaborator, John Oates. Released during the height of their duo's popularity, the track exemplifies the polished production and melodic sensibilities that made them a household name in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song features Hall's signature warm vocal delivery, layered with a lush arrangement that blends funk rhythms with pop hooks, creating an atmosphere of romantic intimacy and effortless cool. As part of their extensive discography, the recording captures the era's shift toward more sophisticated, groove-oriented pop while maintaining the emotional depth characteristic of their greatest hits. It remains a staple in their catalog, showcasing the enduring appeal of their collaborative chemistry and the timeless quality of their songwriting.

