Babylon
Carbonara David Lyrics
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We laid down and wept, and wept
For Thee Zion
We remember Thee, remember Thee Zion.
The lyrics of Carbonara David's song "Babylon" are a direct reference to the biblical tale of the Babylonian captivity. The lyrics depict a scene of the exiled Israelites who were held captive in Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. The Israelites, who were forced to leave their homeland, were overcome with grief and longing for their beloved city of Zion. The deeply emotive "By the waters, the waters of Babylon / We laid down and wept, and wept / For Thee Zion / We remember Thee, remember Thee Zion" lyrics express their sorrowful lamentations.
The metaphorical reference to the "waters of Babylon" is a symbol of their journey to an unfamiliar land filled with foreign customs and traditions. The Israelites cried next to these waters, perhaps for their inability to worship and practice their religion like they did at Zion. These lyrics illustrate the powerful emotions and deep spirituality that were central to the Israelite culture during this time. The song is a poignant reminder of the powerful connection that people have with their homeland and the nostalgia they feel when they are far from it.
Line by Line Meaning
By the waters, the waters of Babylon
Alongside the rivers, the rivers of Babylon
We laid down and wept, and wept
We sat down and cried for our beloved homeland
For Thee Zion
For the city of Zion, our holy land
We remember Thee, remember Thee Zion.
We will never forget you, dear Zion, and we hold onto the memories of our past.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID V CARBONARA
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