Babylon
Gabe Lee Lyrics
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Gabe Lee , Vinnie Paolizzi
I gave up on being loaded, hung my soul out to dry
Paid for my last glass of sorrow, hit the road and said goodbye
Cause it's a cold and a bitter feeling, when you ain't got nothing left to lose.
And you're pickin up all your clothes off the pavement,
Ragged ties and poorly strung leather shoes
I'm givin up, burnin it down,
I've had one too many drinks in this town
If you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
I'll be movin on, packin up my bags and gone, and getting outta Babylon.
Many trials and tribulations, floods and fires have I seen
Heard tales of angels turned to demons, singing in choirs of broken dreams.
Guess all my running and dealing, and all the love that I've left behind
Have formed a band to apprehend me,
Yes I'm told they'll be here shortly anytime
I'm givin up, burnin it down, I've had one too many drinks in this town
If you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
I'll be movin on, packin up my bags and gone, and getting outta Babylon.
I'm givin up, burnin it down, I've tried and tried,
Might've made it somehow but if you wanna find me,
if you wanna find me
if you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
Wanna find me, if you wanna find me.
Oooh If You wanna Find me
If you Wanna Find Me
Oooh If You wanna Find me
If you Wanna Find Me
Yea If you wanna find me fined me find me .
The song "Babylon" by Gabe Lee is about leaving behind the struggles and hardships of life and moving on to a new chapter. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has hit rock bottom and is ready to start over. The first verse describes the singer's decision to leave behind their troubles and begin anew. It's clear that the singer has been through some difficult situations and is tired of living in misery. The chorus emphasizes their determination to move on, stating that they'll be packing up their bags and leaving everything behind to get out of Babylon.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's past, mentioning the trials and tribulations they have faced, such as floods and fires. They have also left behind people they love, and now these loved ones are coming back to look for them. Despite this, the singer is resolute in their decision to leave and start afresh. The repetition of the chorus with slight variations emphasizes the singer's firm resolve to move on.
Overall, "Babylon" is a powerful and poignant song about dealing with difficult times and taking the necessary steps to move forward. It speaks to anyone who has faced adversity and is tired of feeling stuck.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave up on being loaded, hung my soul out to dry
I stopped trying to live a lavish lifestyle and exposed my true self to the world
Paid for my last glass of sorrow, hit the road and said goodbye
I accepted my past mistakes and left them behind to start a new journey
Cause it's a cold and a bitter feeling, when you ain't got nothing left to lose.
And you're pickin up all your clothes off the pavement,
Ragged ties and poorly strung leather shoes
When you hit rock bottom and have nothing else, it's a painful experience and you have to gather what little you have left to move on
I'm givin up, burnin it down,
I've had one too many drinks in this town
If you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
I'll be movin on, packin up my bags and gone, and getting outta Babylon.
I'm leaving my past behind and starting anew. If you want to find me, look for me in my new life outside of my previous struggles
Many trials and tribulations, floods and fires have I seen
Heard tales of angels turned to demons, singing in choirs of broken dreams.
I've faced numerous challenges and difficulties in life and heard stories of individuals losing themselves despite their good intentions
Guess all my running and dealing, and all the love that I've left behind
Have formed a band to apprehend me,
Yes I'm told they'll be here shortly anytime
My past actions and the people I've hurt have resulted in consequences that may catch up with me at any moment
I'm givin up, burnin it down, I've tried and tried,
Might've made it somehow but if you wanna find me,
if you wanna find me
if you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
Wanna find me, if you wanna find me.
Despite my efforts, I'm leaving my old life behind. If you need me, follow my new path to find me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMA LEE, JEFFERY STRAKER, KAREN KOSOWSKI
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