Theory is this about a man who probably doesn’t get out much and is fascinated with this beautiful girl on TV. More likely it is linked to the models and “beautiful” people the band began to associate themselves with during Adam Clayton’s relationship with Naomi Campbell. Bono questioned this result of their fame wondering whether or embrace it or be ashamed of it. It seemed natural. So of course, he wrote about it.
This could be about any of their new model friend but with a twist. Expanding on the ZOOTV idea of the media turning the consumers into voyeurs, Bono portrays a man with a remote control, slowing down images, playing with the contrast, believing he is knows the image on the screen. Being in power.
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Catching your bright blue eyes
In the freeze frame
I’ve seen them so many times
I feel like I must be your best friend
You’re looking fine, so fine, oh my,
Dressed up like a lovely day
Babyface, Babyface
Slow down child, let me untie your lace
Babyface, Babyface
Cover girl with natural grace
How could beauty be so kind
To an ordinary guy?
Coming home late at night
To turn you on
Checking out every frame
I got slow motion on my side
Turning around and around
With the sound and colour
Under my control
Round and around, going down
Dressed up like a lovely day
Babyface, Babyface
Tin foil hair all tied up in lace
Babyface, Babyface
Bitter sweet girl won’t you give me a taste
How could beauty be so kind
To an ordinary guy?
Babyface, Babyface, slow down child,
Let me untie your lace
Babyface, Babyface,
Open that door
Let me unpack my case
Babyface, Babyface
You’re everywhere child
You’re all over the place
Babyface, Babyface,
You’re coming to me from outerspace
Hou could beauty be so kind
To an ordinary guy?
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