Later as a band, they caught the attention of Arista Records president and industry music mogul Clive Davis who signed them at a showcase in Los Angeles thanks to their impressive three-song demo, home made video and consistent sold out performances in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Babylon A.D. recorded two critically acclaimed CDs; the self titled, Babylon A.D. produced by Simon Hanhart (Waysted, Killer Dwarfs, Yngwie Malmsteen) and Nothing Sacred, produced by Tom Werman (Motley Crue, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugget, LA Guns) scored three number one songs at Metal radio and reached gold on their first release. Constant touring throughout the 1990s and several MTV videos made them one of hard rock fans favorites.
After being shook down by their record company to go in a WANK musical direction and then refusing to sell out, Babylon A.D. were dropped by Arista in late 1993. The timing was a blessing in disguise, the new Seattle "Grunge" Genre had a strangle hold on Retail, Radio and MTV forcing the market for hard rock and metal to be just about over. Disillusioned by the industry BULLSHIT, the band took a five-year break and never officially broke up.
In 1998, a recharged Babylon A.D. reformed minus Reid, who no longer wanted to tour. Jamey's younger brother Eric Pacheco was brought in as the new bassist. The band released two more CDs on Apocalypse Records: Live in your Face in 1999, a compilation of live tracks from their US Tours and American Blitzkrieg in 2002, both produced by Derek Davis, were well received by their fans.
They cite Led Zeppelin, UFO, Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Montrose as influences.
Davis, Eric and Jamey Pacheco are currently in the band American Blues Box (www.americanbluesbox.com), but Babylon A.D. will likely resurface every now and again.
Ron is currently working with singer Jeffrey Winslow in the band Syrym (www.syrym.com), and their debut album will be released in Summer 2008.
So savage the Heart
Babylon A.D. Lyrics
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And it's raining a storm inside
And I'm steppin out
To the black stone pavement
From my prison of lonely nights
This love is cold and hot now
These dreams of fire burned out
I'll make it through, babe
I know I'll find a way, yeah
[Chorus]
So savage the heart that beats in you
I can hear the laughter
So savage the heart that beats in you
And that's all that matters
You've won the game
About how much you really know
As I walk alone, on these empty streets
Till the pain of the past is gone
Well I can still see you there
Drunk and laughing
To the bed of your best friends arms
This love is cold and dark now
These dreams of fire burned out
My hope is lost but somehow
I've gotta be brave
I know I'll find a way, yeah
So savage the heart that beats in you
I can hear the laughter
So savage the heart that beats in you
And that's all that matters
You wanna hide your shame
From the town, deep inside your soul
Well the bones you've broken
On the trusting hand
And the moonlight promise
When we first met
Well I know there's justice
You're gonna get yours too
Some nights you'll look back
And wish that I was still there
Well, someday your heart will breakdown
But I just wanna tell, that you'll cry out and say
So savage the heart that beats in you
I can hear the laughter
So savage the heart that beats in you
And that's all that matters
[Chorus]
You're gonna call my name
On a cold dark night
You'll ask forgiveness
But I won't be there
For your savage heart
The song So Savage the Heart by Babylon A.D. follows the story of a lover who is hurt, betrayed and left behind by their partner. The lyrics accurately depict the sadness and pain that the singer feels as they walk alone on the empty streets, still haunted by the memories of their past love. The first verse paints a picture of a lonely winter morning where the singer is leaving their prison of lonely nights, and the rain pouring heavily outside reflects the sorrow they feel inside.
The chorus "So savage the heart that beats in you I can hear the laughter, And that's all that matters" speaks to the cold and brutal nature of the person who left them. The second verse reveals a darker side of the relationship, where the singer sees their former partner drunk and happy in the arms of their best friend. The bridge offers some hope as the singer declares their intention to be strong and find a way to move on.
Overall, the song is an emotional journey, that shows the devastating impact of betrayal by someone you love. It reminds us of the power of love and the pain that comes with it, but also the strength and resilience that we have to find within ourselves to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's six am. on a winter day
The singer of this song is up early on a winter day, implying discomfort or restlessness.
And it's raining a storm inside
The singer is feeling intense emotions, like a storm brewing inside of them.
And I'm steppin out
The singer is preparing to leave from a place they dislike or find suffocating.
To the black stone pavement
The artist is leaving, likely walking down a street made of black stone.
From my prison of lonely nights
The artist is leaving a situation or relationship that has made them feel lonely and trapped.
This love is cold and hot now
The singer's relationship went from passionate ('hot') to distant or unaffectionate ('cold').
These dreams of fire burned out
The strong passion or ardor they once had has faded away.
You bruised my pride, but somehow
The person they were in the relationship with has hurt their ego or sense of self- worth, but the artist will persevere in spite of that.
I'll make it through, babe
The artist is telling themselves they will come out alright in the end.
I know I'll find a way, yeah
The artist is confidently saying that they will overcome this difficult situation.
[Chorus] So savage the heart that beats in you
The person the singer was involved with has a cruel and unkind heart.
I can hear the laughter
The artist can still hear the cruel laughter from their partner.
And that's all that matters
The cruelty of the partner is the most important aspect to the singer.
You've won the game
The other person has come out victorious in some way, by being heartless and cruel.
About how much you really know
The singer is reflecting on how little they really knew about the person they were with.
As I walk alone, on these empty streets
The artist is walking by themselves through some bleak and lifeless streets.
Till the pain of the past is gone
They are trying to work through their emotional pain by walking alone.
Well I can still see you there
The singer is still haunted by memories of the other person.
Drunk and laughing
The memories are unpleasant, of the other person being drunk and laughing.
To the bed of your best friends arms
The other person has intimately betrayed the artist by sleeping with their best friend.
This love is cold and dark now
The relationship has fallen from being loving or happy to being unpleasant and bitter.
My hope is lost but somehow
The artist is feeling hopeless, but still has faith that they will see better days.
I've gotta be brave
The singer is steeling themselves to be strong and get through this difficult time.
I know I'll find a way, yeah
The artist is confident that they can overcome the adversity they face.
[Chorus] So savage the heart that beats in you
The other person is still cruel and unkind.
I can hear the laughter
The laughter of the other person still echoes in the singer's memory.
And that's all that matters
The other person's callousness is the most important thing to the singer.
You wanna hide your shame
The other person does not want to confront the things they have done to the artist.
From the town, deep inside your soul
The other person's shame is hidden deep inside them, beyond the reach of others.
Well the bones you've broken
The other person has injured the singer deeply and left lasting damage.
On the trusting hand
The harm the other person has caused has come from taking advantage of the singer's trust.
And the moonlight promise
The other person has also made and broken promises to the artist.
When we first met
This refers to the beginning of their relationship where the other person was more sincere.
Well I know there's justice
The artist believes that karma will eventually come back around to the other person.
You're gonna get yours too
The singer believes that the other person will also suffer like they have.
Some nights you'll look back
The artist imagines that the other person will regret the things they have done.
And wish that I was still there
The other person will miss and long for the relationship they once had with the singer.
Well, someday your heart will breakdown
The singer is predicting that the other person will face emotional pain one day.
But I just wanna tell, that you'll cry out and say
Despite this, the singer will not be there to help the other person through their pain.
[Chorus] So savage the heart that beats in you
The other person's heart is still cruel and bitter.
I can hear the laughter
The laughter of the other person still haunts the artist.
And that's all that matters
Despite everything, the cruelty of the other person still hurts the singer deeply.
You're gonna call my name
The singer knows that the other person will eventually beg for their forgiveness.
On a cold dark night
This might be when the other person is feeling alone and depressed.
You'll ask forgiveness
The other person will plead and beg for forgiveness.
But I won't be there
The artist will have moved on and will not be around to forgive them.
For your savage heart
The other person's cruel and unkind heart has inflicted too much damage on the singer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNY DE LA ROSA, DEREK DAVIS
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