Babylon
Damien Rice & David Gray Lyrics
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All the lights are changing green to red
Turning over TV stations
Situations running through my head
Looking back through time
You know it's clear that I've been blind, I've been a fool
To open up my heart to all that jealousy
That bitterness, that ridicule
Saturday, I'm running wild
And all the lights are changing red to green
Moving through the crowds I'm pushing
Chemicals are rushing in my bloodstream
Only wish that you were here
You know I'm seeing it so clear
I've been afraid
To show you how I really feel
Admit to some of those bad mistakes I've made
And if you want it
Come and get it
Crying out loud
The love that I was
Giving you was
Never in doubt
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Babylon, Babylon, Babylon
Sunday, all the lights of London shining
Sky is fading red to blue
Kicking through the autumn leaves
And wondering where it is you might be going to
Turning back for home
You know I'm feeling so alone
I can't believe
Climbing on the stair
I turn around to see you smiling there
In front of me
And if you want it
Come and get it
Crying out loud
The love that I was
Giving you was
Never in doubt
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Babylon, Babylon, Babylon, Babylon, Babylon
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The song Babylon by Damien Rice and David Gray is an emotional and introspective song that explores the thoughts and feelings of the singer as they navigate a weekend spent alone. The lyrics reveal a sense of longing and regret as the singer reflects on past mistakes and missed opportunities for love and connection.
The song starts on a Friday night, with the singer feeling lost and directionless. The changing lights and TV stations mirror the confusion and uncertainty in their mind. Looking back on their life, they realize that they have been blinded by jealousy, bitterness, and ridicule, and have failed to truly open their heart to others.
However, on Saturday, the singer becomes more alive, rushing through crowds and feeling the rush of chemicals in their bloodstream. They wish that the person they love was there to share the experience with them, and they realize that they have been afraid to show their true feelings and admit to their mistakes. The repeated refrain of "let go of your heart, let go of your head, and feel it now" suggests that the singer must overcome their fears and embrace their emotions in order to fully experience love and connection.
On Sunday, the singer is alone again, wandering through the streets and kicking through autumn leaves. They feel a sense of loneliness and isolation, but as they turn back towards home, they see the person they love smiling in front of them. The song ends with the repeated chant of "Babylon," which can be interpreted as a symbol of the chaos and confusion that can arise in our lives, but also as a call to embrace our emotions and pursue love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night, I'm going nowhere
On Friday night, I feel lost and directionless
All the lights are changing green to red
The world around me is shifting and unpredictable
Turning over TV stations
I'm distracting myself with meaningless media
Situations running through my head
I can't stop overthinking my problems
Looking back through time
Reflecting on past mistakes and missed opportunities
You know it's clear that I've been blind, I've been a fool
I can now see my own mistakes and faults
To open up my heart to all that jealousy
I let envy and bitterness consume me
That bitterness, that ridicule
I allowed negative emotions to poison my relationships
Saturday, I'm running wild
On Saturday, I'm acting recklessly and impulsively
And all the lights are changing red to green
The world is now full of promise and opportunity
Moving through the crowds I'm pushing
I'm aggressively pursuing my desires
Chemicals are rushing in my bloodstream
My emotions are heightened and overwhelming
Only wish that you were here
I long for the person I care about
You know I'm seeing it so clear
I now understand the truth of my feelings
I've been afraid
I've been held back by fear and doubt
To show you how I really feel
I struggle to express my true emotions
Admit to some of those bad mistakes I've made
I need to own up to my past errors
And if you want it
If you desire it
Come and get it
Take what you want
Crying out loud
Begging for attention
The love that I was
My affection
Giving you was
Directing towards you
Never in doubt
It was always certain
Let go of your heart
Stop overthinking
Let go of your head
Stop analyzing
And feel it now
Experience the emotions in the present moment
Sunday, all the lights of London shining
On Sunday, the city comes alive with possibility
Sky is fading red to blue
The day is coming to an end
Kicking through the autumn leaves
Enjoying the simple pleasures of life
And wondering where it is you might be going to
Contemplating the future of my relationship
Turning back for home
Heading home
You know I'm feeling so alone
Feeling isolated and disconnected
I can't believe
I'm surprised
Climbing on the stair
Ascending the stairs
I turn around to see you smiling there
I see the person who makes me happy and content
In front of me
Right there, before me
And feel it now
Experience the emotions in the present moment
Babylon, Babylon, Babylon, Babylon, Babylon
Repeated refrain, symbolizing the endless cycle of life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Gray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kris S
so cool to see two of my favorite artists together!
Michael McHugh
My two favourite people on one stage. Absolute perfection :)
54spiritedwill54
this is great stuff!
zeldagoblin
Nice to see members of the Church of Santa representing in the crowd ;-)
Seattle Blythe
Powerful stuff! Where is the singer from?
zanyama
hahaha! I LOVE THE MUPPETS!! :D ok ok.. lets just get this straight.. Beermatt21 is right about live earth being in the uk.. BUT Cerbi01 is technically right also about this video taken in Singapore.. Coz I recorded this using my video cam in Singapore. ;p peace and love, Lynna.
Javier Castillo
omg damien rice!!!
Buckley74
Live Earth was held on EVERY continent, not just in the UK!!!
december5th
LOL, this video was taken in Singapore.
zanyama
yup!