About the song
The Rolling Stones, one of the most iconic and enduring rock bands of all time, has always been known for their ability to craft catchy, memorable songs that resonate with audiences around the world. And “Anybody Seen My Baby?” is no exception. Released in 1997 as the lead single from their 21st British and 23rd American studio album, Bridges to Babylon, this song is a masterclass in songwriting, blending the band’s signature blues-rock sound with a catchy, sing-along chorus.
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song’s lyrics are a classic example of the band’s storytelling ability, with Jagger’s distinctive vocals delivering a narrative that is both personal and universal. The song’s chorus, which bears a striking resemblance to k.d. lang’s 1992 hit “Constant Craving,” was co-written with lang and Ben Mink, and adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the song.
Despite being released over two decades ago, “Anybody Seen My Baby?” remains a fan favorite and a staple of the band’s live shows. Its success was not limited to the UK, where it peaked at number 22 on the Singles Chart, but also abroad, where it topped the charts in Canada and reached the top 20 in several European countries, including Hungary and Spain. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number two on the Adult Alternative Songs chart, cementing its status as one of the band’s most popular and enduring songs.
Throughout its history, the Rolling Stones have been known for their ability to evolve and adapt, incorporating new sounds and styles into their music while still maintaining their signature sound. “Anybody Seen My Baby?” is a perfect example of this, blending the band’s classic rock sound with a more contemporary, radio-friendly approach. The result is a song that is both timeless and timely, a testament to the band’s enduring appeal and their ability to create music that resonates with audiences of all ages.
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Lyrics
She confessed her love to me
Then she vanished on the breeze
Tryna hold on to that was just impossible
She was more than beautiful
Closer to ethereal
With a kind of down to earth flavor
Close my eyes
It’s three in the afternoon
Then I, I realize
That she’s really gone for good
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
And 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?
The salty tears
It’s three in the afternoon
Has she disappeared?
Has she really gone for good?
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’)
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
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
Anybody seen her?
(Anybody seen her around?) Lost, lost and never found
Oh yeah, I must have, I must have called her a thousand times
Oh, sometimes I just think she’s just in my imagination
Oh yeah
Lost, lost in the crowd