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Babaji
Supertramp Lyrics
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Watching for ways to help me stay in tune
Lord of my dreams, although confusion
Keeps trying to deceive
What is it that makes me believe in you?
Babaji, oh won't you come to me
Won't you help me face the music
Bring it out so we can sing it out
Help me to find it before we lose it
At night when the stars are near
And there's no one to keep you from coming here
And there's no one to shield me before your eyes
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
I can see it's not too good to me
To be afloat in the sea of glory
Babaji, oh how you comfort me
By showing me it's a different story
Your light in the dark is real
And I know that you know it is how I feel
When I see the reflections that's in your eyes
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
Babaji, have you a song for me
To tell the world of its guardian angel
Bring it out so we can sing it out
Oh must you always remain a stranger?
At night when the stars are near
And I long for delusion to disappear
The I see the reflection that's in your eyes
Is it time, is it time, is it time to know
In this song, the singer is addressing Babaji, a spiritual teacher or guru, and expressing gratitude for his presence in his life. The singer has always felt that Babaji is listening to him and helping him to stay in tune with the universe. Although confusion and doubt persist, the singer believes in Babaji and asks for his help in facing the music, finding his place in the world, and singing it out.
Throughout the song, the singer sees Babaji as a source of comfort and guidance who brings a different perspective to his situation. Babaji's light in the dark is real and the reflections in his eyes help the singer see things in a different way. However, despite feeling close to Babaji, the singer still longs for more knowledge and understanding of his role in the world.
The song is a beautiful tribute to the spiritual journey and teachings of Babaji, and highlights the importance of faith, trust, and perseverance in the face of confusion and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my life I felt that you were listening
Throughout my entire existence, I have believed that you were attentive to me.
Watching for ways to help me stay in tune
You were keen on finding means to assist me in remaining harmonized.
Lord of my dreams, although confusion keeps trying to deceive
You are the person who features constantly in my dreams, despite chaos that attempts to mislead me.
What is it that makes me believe in you?
What is the reason behind my firm faith in you?
Babaji, oh won't you come to me
Babaji, would you kindly visit me?
Won't you help me face the music
Could you assist me in confronting the reality?
Bring it out so we can sing it out
Reveal it to me so that we may express it aloud.
Help me to find it before we lose it
Enable me to discover it before it fades away entirely.
At night when the stars are near
During the evening when the stars are in close proximity.
And there's no one to keep you from coming here
And there is nobody to prevent you from arriving here.
And there's no one to shield me before your eyes
And there is nobody to guard me when I am in front of you.
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
Is it something that I am supposed to find out?
I can see it's not too good to me
I understand that it is not beneficial for me.
To be afloat in the sea of glory
To remain in a state of elation for an extended length of time.
Babaji, oh how you comfort me
Babaji, you provide me with solace that I deeply appreciate.
By showing me it's a different story
By demonstrating that it is not what I initially believed it to be.
Your light in the dark is real
Your radiance in the midst of darkness is authentic.
And I know that you know it is how I feel
And I am aware that you comprehend the way I perceive it.
When I see the reflections that's in your eyes
Whenever I observe the reflections in your eyes.
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
Is it supposed to be knowledge that I attain?
Babaji, have you a song for me
Babaji, do you possess a melody you would like to share with me?
To tell the world of its guardian angel
That instructs society of its protector.
Bring it out so we can sing it out
Expose it so that we can vocally express it.
Oh must you always remain a stranger?
Oh, do you have to always be a person unknown to me?
At night when the stars are near
During the evening when the stars are close by.
And I long for delusion to disappear
And I yearn for the deception to vanish.
The I see the reflection that's in your eyes
Then I view the reflection seen in your eyes.
Is it time, is it time, is it time to know
Is it now the appropriate moment to acquire that knowledge?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard Davies, Roger Hodgson
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Cover art for Babaji by Supertramp
Babaji
Supertramp
Track 5 on
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This song was composed in honor of Mahavatar Babaji, an Indian saint and yogi. Babaji is an Indian honorific that means “Father”, usually with great respect. The song… Read More
Produced by
Supertramp
Release Date
April 10, 1977
Babaji Lyrics :
All of my life I felt that you were listening
Watching for ways to help me stay in tune
Oh Lord of my dreams, although confusion
Keeps trying to decieve
Oh what is it that makes me believe in you?
Oooooooh, I know I know I know I know
Ouh yeah!
Babaji
Oh won't you come to me
Oh won't you help me to face the music
Bring it out
So we can sing it out
Help us to find it before we lose it
At night when the stars are near
And there's no one to keep you from coming here
And there's no one to shield me before your eyes
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
I said that I can see
It's not too good for me
To be afloat in the sea of glory
Oh Babaji
Oh how you comfort me
By showing me it's a different story
Your light in the dark is real
And I know that you know it is how I feel
When I see the reflection that's in your eyes
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
Babaji
Have you a song for me
To tell the world of its guardian angel
Oh bring it out
So we can sing it out
Oh must you always remain a stranger?
At night when the stars are near
And I long for delusion to disappear
Then I see the reflection that's in your eyes
Is it time, is it time, is it time
Is it time, is it time, is it time
Is it time to know?
Oh ho-oh oh-ho
I said I'm calling you
Babaji (Babaji)
I said I'm calling you
Babaji (Babaji)
Ouh-oh-ho say you
Babaji (Babaji)
Oh can you hear me
Babaji (Babaji)
I tell I'm calling you
Babaji Babaji (Babaji)
Oh Babaji (Babaji)
@ClaudiaPianista63
All of my life I felt that you were listening
Watching for ways to help me stay in tune
Lord of my dreams
Although confusion keeps trying to deceive
Oh, what is it that makes me believe in you?
Babaji, oh won't you come to me
Won't you help me face the music
Bring it out so we can sing it out
Help us to find it before we lose it
At night when the stars are near
And there's no one to keep you from coming here
And there's no one to shield me before your eyes
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
I can see, it's not too good to me
To be afloat in the sea of glory
Oh Babaji, oh how you comfort me
By showing me it's a different story
Your light in the dark is real
And I know that you know it is how I feel
When I see the reflection that's in your eyes
Is it mine, is it mine, is it mine to know?
Babaji, have you a song for me
To tell the world of its guardian angel
Bring it out so we can sing it out
Oh must you always remain a stranger?
At night when the stars are near
And I long for delusion to disappear
Then I see the reflection that's in your eyes
Is it time, Is it time, Is it time, Is it time
Is it time, Is it time, Is it time to know
oh, oh, oh
I said I'm calling you Babaji - Babaji
I said I'm calling you Babaji - Babaji
oh-oh, sing it Bababji - Babaji
Can you hear me Babaji - Babaji
@perseoafrodita
Gracias en español la dejo
Oh, siempre debe seguir siendo un desconocido?
Por la noche, cuando las estrellas están cerca
Y echo de menos la ilusión de desaparecer
Los veo el reflejo de que en tus ojos
¿Es el momento, es el momento, ya es hora de conocer?
Toda mi vida sentí que estaba escuchando
Viendo la manera de ayudarme a estar en sintonía
Señor de mis sueños, a pesar de la confusión
Sigue tratando de decieve
¿Qué es lo que me hace creer en ti?
Babaji, oh no vienes a mí
No me ayudas frente a la música
Sacarlo para que podamos cantar
Ayúdame a encontrar antes de que lo pierda
Por la noche, cuando las estrellas están cerca
Y no hay nadie que te impida venir aquí
Y no hay nadie para protegerme frente a tus ojos
Es mía, es mía, es mía para saber?
Puedo ver que no es demasiado bueno para mí
Para estar a flote en el mar de la gloria
Babaji, oh cómo me consuelo
Al mostrar mi es una historia diferente
Su luz en la oscuridad es real
Y yo sé que usted sabe que es lo que siento
Cuando veo las reflexiones que en tus ojos
Es mía, es mía, es mía para saber?
Babaji, tiene usted una canción para mí
Para decirle al mundo de su ángel de la guarda
Sacarlo para que podamos
@sergiomanini
One of the BEST groups in the history of music and one of my favorites songs. Thank you very much for giving us infinity moments of joy through your music.
@amipeled8359
RIGHT YOU ARE!!!
@judywilson4155
I sooo agree !!!!
@lacomestephane3383
un Excellent Groupe mais " the best " , faut pas déconner quand même :p
@grgeliz
One of their best deep cuts.
@patrickmoi9423
Agree 200% !!!
@guitarsleep34
Never in a million years would I have ever expected SUPERTRAMP (of all 70's bands!) to write a prema-bhakti bhajan to the King of all Yogis; Yogiraj Mahavatar Babaji Trambaka Baba. Either way, I am impressed and touched, as I imagine Babaji as well is.
@mrpreparedallthetime1099
I haven't a clue what this song is about. I'm terribly sorry for the ignorance. But when my father got custody of me in the early 70's I remember hearing this band. And too this day, they're still one of the best bands of all time. I love the interviews.
@maxmonroe9461
Well yeah, I guessed you could say that, say my name for instant blessing
@joehamiltonsongs
Fantastic Roger, fantastic performances by the band. Siebenberg is the most underrated drummer of all time.