Chant Down Babylon
Bob Marley (Confrontation) Lyrics
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(Come we go burn down Babylon one more time)
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Men see their dreams and aspiration-a
Crumble in front of their face,
And all of their wicked intention
To how I know: A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon
With music, mek we chant down Babylon
This music, mek we chant down Babylon
This music, come we chant down Babylon
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon one more time)
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Me say, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Me say, Music you're - music you're the key
Talk to who? Please talk to me, bring the voice of the Rastaman
Communicating to - 'cating to everyone
How I (know) - how I know, how I (know) - how I know
And that's how I know
A Reggae Music, chant down - chant down - chant down Babylon
Chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music! (chant down Babylon) /fadeout/
The lyrics of Burn Down Babylon by Bob Marley & the Wailers are a call to action for the Rastafarian, or Black nationalist, community to unite and overthrow the corrupt and oppressive Babylonian system, which represents the colonial powers that have dominated Jamaica and the Carribean for centuries. The lyrics start with a call to burn down Babylon, with the word "Babylon" representing the oppressive system that the Rastafarian community seeks to overthrow. Then, the lyrics suggest that music, specifically reggae music, can be used as a tool to unite and empower the community. The phrase "chant down Babylon" is repeated throughout the song, as it represents the power of music to bring down the corrupt system and uplift the people. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that the Babylonian system tries to suppress the dreams and aspirations of the Black community, but reggae music can give them a voice and a means of expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Come we go burn down Babylon one more time
Let's go destroy Babylon once again, as we've done before
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
Let's sing rebellion against Babylon, as we've done before
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
They are weak and can't resist us (ah-yoy!)
Men see their dreams and aspiration-a Crumble in front of their face, And all of their wicked intention
People's hopes and dreams collapse before their eyes, and their evil plans are revealed
To how I know: A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon
I know that reggae music is the key to bring down Babylon
With music, mek we chant down Babylon
We can rebel against Babylon by singing and dancing
Music, come we chant down Babylon
Let's use music to overthrow Babylon
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae music is a weapon to bring Babylon down!
Me say, Music you're - music you're the key
I say that music is the key to destroy Babylon
Talk to who? Please talk to me, bring the voice of the Rastaman
Communicate with me, bring the message of the Rastafarian people
Communicating to - 'cating to everyone
Spreading the message to everyone
And that's how I know A Reggae Music, chant down - chant down - chant down Babylon
That's why I know that reggae music can help us overthrow Babylon
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Luzia Fidelis
Come we go burn down Babylon
One more time, Come we go chant down
Babylon one more time
For them soft, yes them soft
Them soft, yes them soft
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
Men see their dreams and aspirations
Crumble in front of their face
And all their wicked intentions to destroy the
Human race.
And how I know, and that's how I know
A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon
With music, mek we chant down Babylon
This music, mek we chant down Babylon
This music, come we chant down Babylon
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Repeat)
For them soft, yes them soft
Them soft, mi say them soft
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
Music you're, music you're the key
Talk to who, please talk to me
Bring the voice of the Rastaman
Communicating to everyone
How I, How I know, How I, How I know
And that's how I know
A Reggae Music, chant down, Chant down Babylon
Chant down Babylon
Reggae Music, Chant down Babylon
Reggae Music, Chant down Babylon
Reggae Music, Chant down Babylon
Reggae Music
Mamie Ploumploum
Come we go burn down Babylon one more time
(Come we go burn down Babylon one more time);
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon);
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Men see their dreams and aspiration-a
Crumble in front of their face,
And all of their wicked intention
To destroy the human race.
And how I know - and how I know - and that's how I know:
A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon;
With music, mek we chant down Babylon;
This music, mek we chant down Babylon;
This music, come we chant down Babylon.
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon one more time);
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon);
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Me say, Them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Me say, Music you're - music you're the key,
Talk to who? Please talk to me,
Bring the voice of - of the Rastaman,
Communicating to - 'cating to everyone.
How I (know) - how I know, how I (know) - how I know -
And that's how I know:
A Reggae Music, chant down - chant down - chant down Babylon,
Chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon,
Chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music! (chant down Babylon) /fadeout/
Thom Junior
ome we go burn down Babylon one more time
(Come we go burn down Babylon one more time)
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Men see their dreams and aspiration-a
Crumble in front of their face,
And all of their wicked intention
To how I know: A Reggae Music, mek we chant down Babylon
With music, mek we chant down Babylon
This music, mek we chant down Babylon
This music, come we chant down Babylon
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon one more time)
Come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)
For them soft! Yes, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
Them soft! Me say, them soft! (ah-yoy!)
So come we go chant down Babylon one more time
(Come we go chant down Babylon)!
Me say, Music you're - music you're the key
Talk to who? Please talk to me, bring the voice of the Rastaman
Communicating to - 'cating to everyone
How I (know) - how I know, how I (know) - how I know
And that's how I know
A Reggae Music, chant down - chant down - chant down Babylon
Chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music, chant down Babylon!
Reggae Music! (chant down Babylon)
Vincent Amanor-Boadu
Nearly 40 years after his departure home, Mr. Marley still is influencing people. All those with ears to hear, let them hear the prophet. All those with dancing feet, let them dance with joy.
MacDonald Muyabalo
No other Musician will ever have the influence Bob Marley had and still has even after his death. Marley is the GREATEST.
Bob Marley is LEGEND.
Philip Mcmahon
Bob Dylan will :)
justbenice72
I and I second dat 🇬🇳🇬🇳JAH LIVE
Nutmeg
Philip Mcmahon look at the impact of Bob Marley's music in such a short lifetime when will anyone surpass that never
Nutmeg
MacDonald Muyabalo you are absolutely correct the best there was and will ever be
John Morides
Absolutely!
Those who have ears let them hear!
p247
One of his most fantastic songs imo. His voice is so incredibly soulful.
Lawrence Njawe
Bob Marley's legacy can't be restricted to the conventional description of a mere "hero" a term used to describe many Rockstars. With his mix of deep spirituality, socio-political, and cultural commentary, hes way beyond that.. 🎶😇
axel fahandy
My very first Bob Marley album. 30 years ago, and I never could stop listening this Reggae Vibes. My music, my heartbeat, my passion.