Babylon
Backyard Babies (Feat. Ginger) Lyrics
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Look at the day, don´t throw it away
I need a pill and a coffee re-fill
And everything is gonna be alright
I swear
Look at your cat and your eighty square flat
Look at your view over Stockholm´s Zoo
`Cause I guess I´m born black and white
You know you could be a rock n´ roll star
No matter who you are
It´s all the same
`Cause you´re a real dead end
That´s what you are
Believe I´m gonna have myself a ball
And I don´t care if you don´t like
How I act when I´m on top of your wife
I´m going down, I´m running up
I´m walking zig-zag and I´m tripping too much
So hold your fire, I´m coming through
I´ve gotta kill another bottle of doom
Now everybody want to dance with you
I cannot dance `cause my boots are stuck with glue
Everybody want to talk too much
But all I want is you
Look at your amount on your credit card account
A billion dollar tour but I just go for
Heads up, legs up, stay-ups, fuck-ups
`Cause everything is gonna be alright, right
Well, I said, right, right, right
That´s what you are
That´s what you are
Believe I´m gonna have myself a ball
And I don´t care if you don´t like
How I act when I´m on top of your wife
I´m going down, I´m running up
I´m walking zig-zag and I´m tripping too much
So hold your fire, I´m coming through
I´ve gotta kill another bottle of doom
I´m going down, I´m running up
I´m walking zig-zag and I´m tripping too much
So hold your fire, I´m coming through
I´ve gotta kill another bottle of doom
Now everybody want to dance with you
I cannot dance `cause my boots are stuck with glue
Everybody want to talk too much
But all I want is you
Yeah, all I want is you
So why can´t I have you
The song "Babylon" by Backyard Babies (Feat. Ginger) is a rocker anthem that exudes confidence and recklessness. The lyrics of the song speak of living life to the fullest, embracing the moment regardless of consequences. The song begins with a nod to the band and their surroundings, with lyrics like "look at you, man, look at the band" and "look at your view over Stockholm's Zoo." The song then takes a turn towards hedonism, with the lines "I need a pill and a coffee re-fill, and everything is gonna be alright, I swear." The overall message seems to be that life is short, so you might as well enjoy it while you can.
The song also touches on themes of fame and money, with lyrics like "look at your amount on your credit card account, a billion dollar tour but I just go for, heads up, legs up, stay-ups, fuck-ups." These lines seem to suggest that while the band may be successful and wealthy, they still live a wild and carefree lifestyle.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of rebellion and defiance, with lines like "I don't care if you don't like how I act when I'm on top of your wife" and "so hold your fire, I'm coming through." The song seems to encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and live in the moment, even if that means making questionable decisions.
Overall, "Babylon" is a high-energy rock song that celebrates living life to the fullest, embracing rebellion, and enjoying the moment, regardless of consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you, man, look at the band
Take a good look at yourself and your band, and appreciate what you see.
Look at the day, don't throw it away
Don't waste this day, make the most of it.
I need a pill and a coffee re-fill
I require some medication and another coffee to pick myself up.
And everything is gonna be alright
I swear
I promise that everything will be okay.
Look at your cat and your eighty square flat
Look at your view over Stockholm's Zoo
Consider the good things in your life, like your cat, home, and scenic view.
Maybe you're wrong but maybe I'm right
'Cause I guess I'm born black and white
There may be varying opinions, but I believe I am correct due to my nature.
You know you could be a rock n' roll star
No matter who you are
It's all the same
'Cause you're a real dead end
Anyone can be a rockstar, but it won't matter because you're all just leading to a dead end.
That's what you are
You are a dead end, plain and simple.
Believe I'm gonna have myself a ball
And I don't care if you don't like
How I act when I'm on top of your wife
I am going to enjoy myself, and I don't care if you disapprove of how I act around your wife.
I'm going down, I'm running up
I'm walking zig-zag and I'm tripping too much
So hold your fire, I'm coming through
I've gotta kill another bottle of doom
I am unstable and intoxicated, but still forging ahead and looking to drink more to dull my anxiety.
Now everybody want to dance with you
I cannot dance 'cause my boots are stuck with glue
Everybody want to talk too much
But all I want is you
Others may want to talk and dance with you, but I am stuck in place and focused on you alone.
Look at your amount on your credit card account
A billion dollar tour but I just go for
Heads up, legs up, stay-ups, fuck-ups
'Cause everything is gonna be alright, right
Well, I said, right, right, right
You may have a lot of money, but I am content with wild experiences regardless of the consequences, and I am confident everything will be okay.
I'm going down, I'm running up
I'm walking zig-zag and I'm tripping too much
So hold your fire, I'm coming through
I've gotta kill another bottle of doom
I am continuing to behave in a reckless manner, despite my stumbling and intoxication.
Now everybody want to dance with you
I cannot dance 'cause my boots are stuck with glue
Everybody want to talk too much
But all I want is you
Yeah, all I want is you
So why can't I have you
Others may desire your attention, but I am fixated solely on you and cannot have enough of you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CALLAHAN, DAVID WARREN DICKE, SCOTT MACCONNELL, JASON MARKS, CHRIS SPRUILL
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Bunny0the0Lifeguard
first vid i ever saw o them and now i finally found it again !!! I love the babies!!
André Sjöblom
This is good stuff!
Pascal Dizeux
Fantasmagoriques Yeah Backyard babies toujours
Bunny0the0Lifeguard
FUCKIN LOVE IT!!!! xD
Matthew Bloomer
Needs more Ginger Wildheart!
sam hariss
WTF?????? faster pussycat meets beastie boys! HA i love it
Emma Virk
dreeegen <3
tyler derden
this is hultsfled 2001.not 90's
dalziel1172
oh dear would appear the bass is outta tune there lol
Oskar Sohlberg
2:54 loooool @ nicke