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Bebe

by Supa Brava

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The subject matter for Bebe was inspired not by a fictitious girl but by a fella I once knew. The persons short life and story that inspired this lyric was not dissimilar to many troubled souls. A life full of hope and promise but sadly short and unfulfilled.

In my storyline, Bebe is a troubled girl. The opening lyric describes her as a "dark chick". This is not a reference to her skin colour but to her character. The verses go on to suggest that Bebe has some serious and complex issues. This subject is explored in more depth as the song develops.

lyrics

Verse 1
BEBE she’s a dark chick, gotta get her Med’cine or she’ get sick.
Where you gonna take him, (BEBE)? ‘sure he’s gonna like it?
BEBE it’s a real deal. Yeah he’s buying!

Pre 1
Cat Face and Babalou they’re hanging on the corner.
They wanna talk to you, scatting and riffing.

Verse 2
BEBE, look and listen. Mister got a handle on your ‘diction.
F’course you gotta work it, just to get the benefit.
Y‘got yourself a problem, with a fix it.

Pre 2
Catface and Babalou still hanging on the corner.
They wanna talk to you, scatting and riffing.

Chorus
I hope you make it someday. Hitch a ride, get far away.
BEBE it’s waiting for you. Cut it away, start anew.

Verse 3
BEBE, she’s a hurtin’. They put her through the ringer. Nearly killed her.
Go and put the gown on (BEBE). ‘’hind the curtain.
Doctor makes it better? That ain’t certain.

Pre 2
Hey there’s no fooling you. You got the scars to prove it.
Brown Sugar - China White. Go out and get it.

Chorus
I hope you make it someday. Hitch a ride, get far away.
BEBE it’s waiting for you. Cut it away, start anew.

Bridge
I hope you gain the energy, to win an-other fight.
That Monkey’s not so bright. Scratch him and kick him!

Double Chorus

I hope you make it someday. Hitch a ride, get far away.
BEBE it’s waiting for you. Cut it away, start anew.
I hope you make it someday. You keep it real, you’re okay.
BEBE I’m rooting for you. For now I bid you adieu.

credits

released September 6, 2021
Words and Music: Jeffrey James Camilleri

Credits: Jeff Camilleri: bass guitar, vocals, harmony vocals, programming, arrangements and production. Charmaine Ford: piano. Mitch Farmer: drums. Jim Kelly: soloist, electric guitars. David Holmes: electric guitar. Gary Honor: soloist, sax and flutes. Andy Fiddes: trumpet.

Sound Recording: Tracked at Grove Studios, Somersby NSW Australia. Engineer: Josh Telford. Assistant engineer: Owen Butterworth. Co produced by Mario Millo

Vocals recorded at home at Jeff Camilleri's home studio. Overdubs recorded at various home studios.
Mixed and mastered by Jim Kelly at Tone Ranger Studio Modanville NSW Australia.

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Supa Brava Sydney, Australia

Supa Brava hails from Sydney, Australia. The music is a melting pot of years of combined influences. You might consider this music as "The Beatles meets Steely Dan with the guitars of Led Zeppelin."

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