Introduction:
Released in 1975, “Baby As You Turn Away” is a poignant ballad by the internationally renowned group, the Bee Gees. The song showcases the signature elements that have made the Bee Gees iconic: the Gibb brothers’ remarkable harmonies and expressive vocals, masterfully accompanied by a melancholic piano melody and a delicate orchestral arrangement. “Baby As You Turn Away” stands as a testament to the songwriting and production talents of Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb, the three brothers who formed the core of the Bee Gees.
“Baby As You Turn Away” appeared on the Bee Gees’ ninth studio album, Main Course, which marked a significant turning point in the group’s career. Following a string of successful albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Bee Gees sought a new direction in the evolving musical landscape. Teaming up with producer Arif Mardin, they embraced a more sophisticated sound, incorporating elements of disco and R&B into their signature pop style. This experimentation is evident in “Baby As You Turn Away,” where the disco influence can be heard in the steady, four-on-the-floor beat underlying the melancholic melody.
While “Baby As You Turn Away” didn’t achieve the same level of chart-topping success as some of the Bee Gees’ other disco-tinged hits from Main Course, such as “Jive Talkin'” and “Nights on Broadway”, it has garnered a devoted following over the years. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its raw emotional honesty. The lyrics, though not explicitly revealed here, convey a sense of poignancy and longing**, capturing the universal experience of heartbreak and loss**. The melancholic melody and the soaring vocals of the Gibb brothers further amplify the emotional depth of the song.
“Baby As You Turn Away” has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years, a testament to its enduring musical merit**. It continues to resonate with listeners for its beautiful melody, soulful vocals**, and its portrayal of universal themes of love and loss.
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Lyrics:
Here am I one sad and lonely guyOne shadow of the man I used to beNow it’s past, the love I thought would lastYou thought I had you chained and now you’re free
I know it’s wrong but I’m still holding onStill praying you will soon come back to meBut then you go, you let your feelings showYou said I gave you pain, and now I see
But baby, as you turn awayI will always think of what we had togetherBaby, this is just your way of breaking my heartAnd it’s easier to say goodbyeMaking me fall, making me tryTry to make you stay as you turn away
Now you’re gone, this road I walk uponIs just another place where I can hideI’m still your man, there’s proof of who I amExcept without your love, I’m dead inside
Baby, as you turn awayI will always think of what we had togetherBaby, this is just your way of breaking my heartAnd it’s easier to say goodbyeMaking me fall, watching me tryTry to make you stay as you turn away
Baby, as you turn awayI will always think of what we had togetherBaby, this is just your way of breaking my heartAnd it’s easier to say goodbyeMaking me fall, making me tryTry to make you stay as you turn away