Babehoven have released “Wave Has A Place,” the latest single from their upcoming third album I See Them, I See Me. The Hudson, NY-based duo announced the track today, alongside an accompanying music video directed by Eloise Schieferdecker.
“I See Them, I See Me” is out this Friday, September 18th, on Double Double Whammy. The album arrives after the band’s previous singles “Blue Around You,” “Lasagna,” and “Three Reds.” Each of those releases has built anticipation for the full record, and now the final single is here.
Maya Bon Explains The Track
Bon described “Wave Has A Place” as a song about loving someone who is cushioned from consequences. She framed it as a song about witnessing that isolation from the outside.
“‘Wave Has A Place’ is a song about loving someone who is cushioned from consequences, and the loneliness of witnessing that from the outside.”
She continued: “It’s about comfort worn as armor, privilege as identity, demanding honesty from someone who refuses to really see anyone else’s perspective. It’s about yearning for a home to be safe but feeling that it’s an alligator nest.”
The lyrics suggest a relationship defined by distance rather than closeness. The imagery of a home as an alligator nest is particularly striking — a place meant to protect, but also a trap. That metaphor carries real weight in the context of the song’s themes.
The Music Video
The visual component comes from director Eloise Schieferdecker. The video accompanies the track and offers a visual counterpart to Bon’s lyrical themes.
No further details about the video’s content were provided in the announcement.
The Album Arrives On Friday
I See Them, I See Me is Babehoven’s third full-length record. It follows a string of singles that have gradually built anticipation for the release.
The album’s title suggests a theme of self-reflection and observation. The singles so far have introduced listeners to the band’s sound and thematic range. The upcoming Friday release will finally bring together everything the band has been teasing.
The Singles So Far
“Babehoven – ‘Wave Has A Place'” follows three other tracks from the forthcoming album:
- “Blue Around You”
- “Lasagna”
- “Three Reds”
Each of these singles has offered a different window into the band’s sound and thematic range. “Wave Has A Place” continues that pattern, with Bon’s lyrics addressing a more complex relationship dynamic.
What The Song Actually Sounds Like
The track itself is available to stream and hear directly. Listeners can judge the sound independently of the description.
The Record’s Home
Double Double Whammy is releasing I See Them, I See Me. The album’s release on September 18th caps a period of singles and promotion.
Our View Of The Track
The strength of “Wave Has A Place” lies in Bon’s willingness to name the tension at the center of the song. The image of a home as an alligator nest is memorable, and it lands harder than a simple metaphor would.
Bon’s description of comfort as armor and privilege as identity gives the track a specific charge. The refusal to see others’ perspectives is a common human failing, but Bon frames it as something particular to a protected position.
The yearning for safety while acknowledging the danger of that safety is a classic lyrical move, and Bon executes it well.
KEY FACTS BOX
– Album: I See Them, I See Me
– Release date: September 18th, 2026
– Label: Double Double Whammy
– Singles: “Blue Around You,” “Lasagna,” “Three Reds,” “Wave Has A Place”
– Director: Eloise Schieferdecker
PULL QUOTE
“‘Wave Has A Place’ is a song about loving someone who is cushioned from consequences, and the loneliness of witnessing that from the outside.”
The album’s title, I See Them, I See Me, suggests a balance between observing others and understanding oneself. The singles so far have shown a band willing to explore both sides of that equation.
“Wave Has A Place” is a strong addition to the tracklist. It rewards attention.
See the video the story is built around at Stereogum.
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