Out of Babylon
Benjamin Tod Lyrics
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Into the darkness, where my demons reside
That's where I felt at home in the world, unknown
And big blue ocean
Carry his heart back again
And tell his lover
He's thinking of her
Out of Babylon
You know I love you still
And I always will
Oh sweet silence, I pray for the end
Of my sentence, in my prison like skin
Every word you ever said, echoes in my head
And big blue ocean
Carry his heart back again
And tell his lover
He's thinking of her
I missed the train you're on
Out of Babylon
And know I love you still
And I always will
Broken arrow, flyin' through the night
And pierce my heart strings, 'til my body does die
Or at least promise me you'll be back, some ole time
And big blue ocean
Carry his heart back again
And tell his lover
He's thinking of her
I missed the train you're on
Out of Babylon
And know I love you still
And I always will
The lyrics to Benjamin Tod's song Out of Babylon speak of pain, loss, and longing. The first verse talks about the singer falling into darkness, where their demons reside. This could be interpreted as a reference to depression or addiction, as darkness is often associated with mental struggles. The singer then mentions feeling at home in the world unknown, which could mean that they feel more comfortable in a state of obscurity rather than being in the spotlight.
The chorus talks about the big blue ocean carrying someone's heart back home and the singer wishing for their loved ones to know that they're thinking of them, even if they missed the train out of babylon. This could refer to feeling left behind in life or unable to move on from the past.
The second verse speaks of silence being a refuge for the singer, who wants to escape the prison of their own skin. The echoes of words spoken by loved ones are haunting and ever-present in the singer's mind.
Finally, in the bridge, the singer implores a broken arrow to pierce their heart, promising them that they'll come back someday. This could be interpreted as a desire for something to shock the singer out of their current state, or a plea for some sort of drastic change to take place in their life.
Overall, the lyrics to Out of Babylon seem to be about struggling with emotional pain and the desire to be reunited with loved ones after feeling left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
And watch me fall, out of the night
See me stumbling into darkness
Into the darkness, where my demons reside
Entering a place controlled by my inner demons
That's where I felt at home in the world, unknown
This is where I belong even though it's unfamiliar to others
And big blue ocean
The vast sea
Carry his heart back again
Return his emotions to his loved one
And tell his lover
Communicate his thoughts to his significant other
He's thinking of her
He's remembering her
I missed the train you're on
I failed to catch up with you
Out of Babylon
Leaving a place of corruption and oppression
You know I love you still
Despite everything, he still loves his significant other
And I always will
And always will
Oh sweet silence, I pray for the end
Yearning for peace and the end of suffering
Of my sentence, in my prison like skin
Longing to escape from a painful existence
Every word you ever said, echoes in my head
Memories of words spoken by a loved one are unforgettable
Broken arrow, flyin' through the night
An arrow that has become unsteady and unpredictable
And pierce my heart strings, 'til my body does die
Penetrate his emotions that are intertwined with his soul
Or at least promise me you'll be back, some ole time
Make a commitment to return in the future
And know I love you still
Even if they're apart, his love for her remains unchanged
And I always will
And always will
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DRedmond-STRESSLEVELCHAOS
on Using Again
I will not repent cause I cause I don’t give a damn
You can send me to hell with the rest of my friends,
Right on Benjamin, I’ll be right there with you when it’s all said and done. Ain’t none of that “you’re invited but your friends can’t come” bullshit around here!
When can we get a copy of “what keeps me up now”? That’s by far my favorite right now but I can’t download it anywhere. Just YouTube or SoundCloud but only streaming. 11030 Over and Out
Reese
on Using Again
Pretty sure you were in Nola Haloween 2016.... Dirty kid gathering....was a first for me but was pretty cool