The band began as a ska group but quickly transcended the genre, mixing punk, reggae, rock, swing and jazz influences. They sing in both French and English, sometimes mixing the two in songs. Their third album, Dances of Resistance, was recorded in 2003 and largely has an anti-war theme. In 2009 they launched their latest album La Belle Étoile. Since then they are still on tour all over the world, from their own country France to other countries in Europe, but also to foreign places like Abu Dhabi and New Zealand.
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Shout It
Babylon Circus Lyrics
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And try to shoot them (Babylon)
Tonight I feel like roaring like a lion
But I don't come to hurt anyone.
Tonight, we're gonna have war! (war)
But I know we can make it without making any victims,
Don't wanna be a star
Just let me jump on the scene
Me no come to tell you what is best,
No come to show you (who's the best)
Just looking for a positive way to protest,
Looking for a constructive way to contest!
So much things to say kept inside your heart.
And that's the way the system will keep you apart.
Come, come, come people don't have no fear!
Come, come, come people shout it up here!
Shout it up, shout it up, shout it up here,
Come upon the stage to make everybody hear!
Just haffi sing and dance,
No haffi use any violence,
Just haffi sing and dance,
That's the way we shall offer some resistance.
So that's the way we're gonna make it,
Shootin' our message like a bullet (bullet bullet)
People rally round, dem are walking along,
Comin' together to make a big fire!
People hear dis sound to make strong,
People hear dis sound to make fire
People rally round, to make strong strong
People rally round to make fire fire
People ??? ??? strong strong strong strong strong strong strong fire!
…
Don't take for revolutionaries,
All a dem wicked mercenaries,
Dem come down to whip out your worst enemy
Dem are brave, dem are strong like an army.
Ya hear about dem, but ya cyaan't see no face
You should see dem resting in their golden palace!
Yesterday's rebel became your minister,
No more trouble, no more trouble, but nothing goes better!
Poor an needy became rich and greedy,
No care for you, no care for me, no care for anybody!
Check out dis foolish mentality,
Check out dis political slavery,
Don't give support to any brutality,
Cause it will only benefit the minority.
Dreamin' of a dreadful revenge
We always do that and the things never changes
Dreamin' of a dreadful revenge
We always do that and the things never changes, never changes, never changes…
…
We got a bass, we got drums,
Heavy like a river, rolling on the rock!
We got guitars, we got organs,
Like birds in the hood, dem a chuck, chuck, chuck,
We got a sax, a trompet and a trombone
Lightning! shaking the trees!
We got voices, we got ideas,
And we're carrying all that stuff inna Babylon!
In the song "Shout It" by Babylon Circus, the artist expresses their desire to protest and resist the system without the use of violence. The lyrics convey a feeling of frustration with political corruption and the oppression of the working class. The artist calls for an uprising that is built on positivity and constructive contestation. The chorus emphasizes the power of unity and coming together to create change. The song also acknowledges the difficulty of achieving a true revolution and the dangers of being co-opted by the system. Babylon Circus uses a variety of musical instruments to create a sound that is both heavy and light, mirroring the contradictory emotions expressed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never see me come with a gun
I will not resort to violence in protesting Babylon.
And try to shoot them (Babylon)
I will not use force to overthrow the Babylon system.
Tonight I feel like roaring like a lion
I feel empowered and emboldened tonight.
But I don't come to hurt anyone.
I do not intend to harm any person.
Tonight, we're gonna have war! (war)
We are going to actively resist Babylon tonight.
But I know we can make it without making any victims,
We can fight for our cause without harming anyone.
Don't wanna be a star
I do not crave fame and fortune.
Just let me jump on the scene
Allow me to join the protest.
To shout it on the riddim!
To voice my opinion through music.
Me no come to tell you what is best,
I don't claim to know what is best for everyone.
No come to show you (who's the best)
I am not interested in competing for supremacy.
Just looking for a positive way to protest,
I want to peacefully resist Babylon.
Looking for a constructive way to contest!
I want to challenge the system effectively.
So much things to say kept inside your heart.
Many words remain unspoken.
And that's the way the system will keep you apart.
The Babylonian system will keep us divided.
Come, come, come people don't have no fear!
Do not be afraid to join the cause.
Come, come, come people shout it up here!
Join us in making our voices heard.
So that's the way we're gonna make it,
This is the way we will succeed.
Shootin' our message like a bullet (bullet bullet)
We will convey our message clearly and effectively.
People rally round, dem are walking along,
People are coming together to support our cause.
Comin' together to make a big fire!
We will ignite a strong movement.
People hear dis sound to make strong,
The sound will encourage people to become strong.
People hear dis sound to make fire fire
The sound will ignite people's passion for change.
People ??? ??? strong strong strong strong strong strong strong fire!
People will become stronger and more passionate in their fight for change.
Don't take for revolutionaries,
Do not mistake Babylonians for true revolutionaries.
All a dem wicked mercenaries,
They are just mercenaries working for their own gain.
Dem come down to whip out your worst enemy
They are here to harm those who challenge them.
Dem are brave, dem are strong like an army.
They come across as powerful and fearless.
Ya hear about dem, but ya cyaan't see no face
They are anonymous but notorious.
You should see dem resting in their golden palace!
They rest in luxury while suppressing the people.
Yesterday's rebel became your minister,
The once revolutionary leaders became corrupt ministers.
No more trouble, no more trouble, but nothing goes better!
Things have not improved despite the efforts to quell trouble.
Poor an needy became rich and greedy,
The impoverished became corrupt and self-serving.
No care for you, no care for me, no care for anybody!
They only care for themselves and their interests.
Check out dis foolish mentality,
Take a look at their foolish way of thinking.
Check out dis political slavery,
Become aware of the political enslavement.
Don't give support to any brutality,
Do not condone violence and aggression.
Cause it will only benefit the minority.
Only a select few will benefit from such actions.
Dreamin' of a dreadful revenge
Fantasizing about brutal revenge.
We always do that and the things never changes
Our desire for revenge is futile and ineffective.
We got a bass, we got drums,
We have the foundation of a music revolution.
Heavy like a river, rolling on the rock!
Our music is powerful and relentless.
We got guitars, we got organs,
Our music is rich with different sounds.
Like birds in the hood, dem a chuck, chuck, chuck,
Our music is light and lively.
We got a sax, a trompet and a trombone
Our music has a strong brass section.
Lightning! shaking the trees!
Our music is electrifying and potent.
We got voices, we got ideas,
Our music carries powerful messages.
And we're carrying all that stuff inna Babylon!
We are taking our music and message to the heart of Babylon.
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Bertrand
discovered Babylon Circus on this one <3 What a thing!
Alejandro Jodorowsky
instru, rythme, vibrations... la seule de babylon circus que j'aime vraiment
Paul Matteo
Respect from South Africa!! Love'd seeing u guys! Oppikoppi!!
Bruno bb
We got a bass, we got a drums...
Mônica
Respect from Brazil!!!
Claire Garnerone
RESPECT FROM FRAAAAAANCE !
Aizik
respect from Israel!!
Nebula
Respect from Greece!!!!!!
Andreia Sofia
Respect from Portugal! you must come to our musical festival called Avante! :D would be so hiiiiigh!
Luís Henriqueta
Respect from Portugal !!!