Captives of Babylon
Attacker Lyrics

The lyrics of Attacker's song Captives of Babylon speaks about the oppression and enslavement of people by the powerful and mighty in ancient Babylon. The song starts with a description of the physical journey of conquerors over the sea and through the desert, to a land that they eventually overtake. The conquered people become prisoners, helpless and hopeless, crying out for freedom, but without any justification for their chains. The Babylonians, on the other hand, celebrate their power, glory, and wealth, through pagan feasts and worship of idols, remaining unaffected by the misery they inflict on others.

The second stanza highlights the plight of the captives, who are victims of religious persecution, made to pay for their faith with their lives and those of their families. But for them, their soul is more valuable than anything else. Meanwhile, the gods whom the Babylonians worshipped, powerful and wealthy, continue to clash and cause destruction. The rulers are fierce, and their chains clang with cold finality as they tighten their hold on the helpless prisoners.

The song ends on a hopeful note, with the enslaved people figuratively waiting for salvation, as they implore life's righteousness to take its course. The story of this song is timeless, a reflection of how power has always been used to oppress and dominate others, and the struggle of the marginalized to rise above their oppression and demand freedom.