Silence Is Golden
All The Best From The Caribbean Vol. 2 Lyrics
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Fallen
Cleanliness and loveliness
Traded in for vices and made a way for golden calf
Drunkenness met brokenness
Of the flesh, the marriage of demonic vices, prison crisis
In Babylon was the blood of ones who had been slain
In Babylon was the blood of prophets and the saints
In Babylon was the blood of ones who had been slain
Fallen is Babylon
Fallen is golden-calfed Babylon
Who glorified herself and money
Who had no GOD, end of story
"I sit a queen, I am no widow
Will in no way see mourning" so
Who will get her
Who will punish her
Who will get her
Who will punish her
O rejoice over her
Heaven and saints and apostles and prophets
As GOD judges her
Harpists and minstrels, flute players and trumpeters
Glee over her
Heaven and saints and apostles and prophets
As GOD judges her
Harpists and minstrels, flute players and trumpeters
Fallen is Babylon
Fallen is golden-calfed Babylon
Fallen is Babylon
Fallen is golden-calfed Babylon
Fallen fallen fallen fallen is Babylon
Fallen fallen fallen is golden-called Babylon
Who glorified herself and money
Who had no GOD, end of story
"I sit a queen, I am no widow
Will in no way see mourning" so
Fallen is Babylon
Fallen is golden-calfed Babylon
The lyrics of Silence is Golden by All The Best From The Caribbean Vol. 2 are deeply metaphorical and discuss the fall of Babylon. The song talks about how the city has fallen and all that was once good in it has been traded in for vices. Cleanliness and loveliness have been replaced by the worship of a golden calf, which represents the love of money and materialism. The city is now caught up in drunkenness and is plagued with brokenness of the flesh. The lyrics discuss how demonic vices have taken over and led to a prison crisis.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines, "Fallen is Babylon, fallen is golden-calfed Babylon," which references the Biblical account of the fall of Babylon. It was said to be a city of sin, and the blood of the prophets and saints was shed there. The song questions who will punish the city, and states that heaven, saints, apostles, and prophets will rejoice over its downfall. The harpists, minstrels, flute players, and trumpeters will glee over Babylon's fall as God judges the city.
Overall, Silence is Golden is a powerful song that explores the themes of sin, greed, and the inevitable consequences of our actions. The lyrics convey the idea that the pursuit of money and material possessions ultimately leads to our downfall, and that true happiness can only be found in righteousness.
Line by Line Meaning
Babylon
A symbolic representation of the sinful and corrupt world.
Fallen
The downfall of Babylon from its once glorious state.
Cleanliness and loveliness
Traded in for vices and made a way for golden calf
The people of Babylon forsaking purity and beauty for worldly pleasures and worshipping material wealth.
Drunkenness met brokenness
Of the flesh, the marriage of demonic vices, prison crisis
The consequences of indulging in sinful desires leading to moral decay and destructive behaviors.
In Babylon was the blood of prophets and the saints
In Babylon was the blood of ones who had been slain
Babylon was a place of persecution and violence against those who stood for righteousness and faith.
Who glorified herself and money
Who had no GOD, end of story
"I sit a queen, I am no widow
Will in no way see mourning" so
The arrogant and godless nature of Babylon's inhabitants, who thought they did not need a higher power and could thrive on their own.
Who will get her
Who will punish her
Who will get her
Who will punish her
The call for justice upon Babylon by those who have been wronged by its wickedness.
O rejoice over her
Heaven and saints and apostles and prophets
As GOD judges her
Harpists and minstrels, flute players and trumpeters
Glee over her
Heaven and saints and apostles and prophets
As GOD judges her
Harpists and minstrels, flute players and trumpeters
The celebration of Babylon's downfall as justice is served by God, bringing joy to the heavenly hosts and those who had suffered under Babylon's tyranny.
Fallen is Babylon
Fallen is golden-calfed Babylon
The repetition of the proclamation of Babylon's fall, both as a physical place and a representation of the sinful world.
Fallen fallen fallen fallen is Babylon
Fallen fallen fallen is golden-called Babylon
The emphasis on Babylon's complete and irreversible downfall.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Emma Boa-Durgammah, Kristina Schenck
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Ssafeh
My grandmother passed away a few days ago listening to this mixtape. We are in Canada and my cousin wanted to take her back to her home Trinidad music style.. ❤❤❤❤ I will forever love this mixtape❤❤❤
Chat With Trin
RIP Grandma. Mine is 72 I pray the natural food from the island gives her long life
Basil Collier
Excellent selections, super sweet, and a masterclass in mixing .
Thanks for the memories.
Seon Villaruel
Dancing like a madman on the job. This is one the baddest old school soca mix i’ve ever listened to..much thanks 💯
MsJazzy
yessss go ahead friend ❤💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
MsDavidson
Thank you for this lively and entertaining vibes. Excellent mixing and smooth transition from one song to the next.Loving the vibes. Me jamming to good music. One love.
Dj_Alfo
I never hear a retro soca mix with hits after hits!! This mix WIN!! Great job dj.. 🔥🔥
Barbara Gonsalves
Love this Calypso brings back lots of memories of my Decease Husband. He loved this music very much.
Carlos Torres
Superb classic soca mix...awesome! I'm from Puerto Rico but as a child,back in the mid 60's, I remember when steel bands came over to my beautiful island,to participate in its traditional "Juan Ponce de Leon" carnival. Ever since,I've become a very fond of calypso and soca genres.
Bia Says
The transitions are a mark of a true selecta! Clean and keeping PACE. Wow this was a treat. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️