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Introduction
Picture this: you’re flipping through radio stations on a lazy afternoon and, out of nowhere, that infectious guitar riff and Mick Jagger’s unmistakable voice cut through the static. “Anybody Seen My Baby?” pulls you in with this subtle air of mystery—like you’ve just walked into a story that’s still being written. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of how The Rolling Stones managed to stay fresh and adventurous, even decades into their career.
Released as part of their 1997 album “Bridges to Babylon,” the track showcases that signature Stones sound: a dash of bluesy groove, a sprinkling of soul, and a hefty dose of rock ‘n’ roll swagger. There’s a real sense of longing in the lyrics—like searching for someone who may or may not even be real—and that’s what makes the song feel so personal. It’s got that universal ache we’ve all felt, even if we haven’t lost someone, exactly. Sometimes you hear these lines and think, “I’ve been there, too.”
Interestingly, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards ended up sharing writing credits for “Anybody Seen My Baby?” with k.d. lang and Ben Mink when they noticed the chorus bore a resemblance to k.d. lang’s “Constant Craving.” It’s a cool bit of backstory—an example of The Rolling Stones’ respect for other artists, proving rock legends can tip their hats graciously.
What also sets this track apart is its eye-catching music video featuring Angelina Jolie, before she became a global megastar. Seeing her wander through the city alongside Jagger’s vocals added another layer of cool to an already captivating tune. It felt like the Stones were confidently rolling into a new era, bridging the 1960s rebel spirit with late ’90s creative experimentation.
So if you want to revisit a piece of musical history—one that’s both nostalgic and surprisingly modern—“Anybody Seen My Baby?” is definitely worth a spin (or two). Let the Stones remind you that sometimes the best rock songs aren’t about finding the answer at the end of the journey, but about the thrill of the chase itself.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
She confessed her love to me
Then she vanished on the breeze
Trying to hold on to that was just impossible
She was more than beautiful
Closer to ethereal
With a kind of down to earth flavor
[Pre-Chorus]
Close my eyes
It’s three in the afternoon
Then I, I realize that she’s really gone for good
[Chorus]
Anybody seen my baby?
Anybody seen her around?
Love has gone and made me blind
I’ve looked but I just can’t find
She has gotten lost in the crowd
[Verse 2]
I was flippin’ magazines
In that place on Mercer Street
When I thought I spotted her
And getting on a motor bike
Looking really lady like
Didn’t she just give me a wave?
[Pre-Chorus]
The salty tears
It’s three in the afternoon
Has she disappeared?
Has she really gone for good?
[Chorus]
Anybody seen my baby? (Anybody seen my baby?)
Anybody seen her around? (Oh, hope anybody seen her around)
If I just close my eyes (I close my eyes)
I reach out and touch the prize
Anybody seen, anybody seen her around?
(Oh yeah, that’s what I’m sayin’)
[Bridge]
We came to rock for Brooklyn
And Queens
And Manhattan
And the Bronx
And Staten Island
I can’t forget New Jersey
And Long Island
And all over the world
We came to rock for everybody, uh, like this
[Chorus]
Anybody seen my baby? (Anybody, anybody seen my baby?)
Has anybody seen her, anybody seen her around?
If I just close my eyes
I will reach out, reach out and touch the prize
Anybody, anybody seen her around? Oh yeah
[Outro]
(Anybody seen my baby?) Anybody seen her?
(Anybody seen her around?) Lost, lost and never found
I must, I must have called her a thousand times
Oh, sometimes I think she’s just in my imagination
Lost, lost in the crowd