babylon
Gregorian Lyrics


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By the rivers, the rivers of Babylon
We lay down and wept and wept for thee Zion
We remember, we remeber
We remember thee Zion




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gregorian's song Babylon are heavily influenced by Psalm 137 in the Bible, which tells the story of the Jews being held captive in Babylon, and longing for their homeland of Zion. The lyrics reflect the sadness and longing the Jews felt as they were forced to live in exile, away from their families and their beloved land. The imagery of weeping by the rivers of Babylon is particularly poignant, as it highlights the fact that the Jews were likely forced to work near the waterways of their captors, and were forced to confront the fact that they were far away from their original home.


Line by Line Meaning

By the rivers, the rivers of Babylon
Beside the flowing waters of Babylon, we lament our sorrows


We lay down and wept and wept for thee Zion
We fell to the ground in anguish, sobbing for our lost homeland, Zion


We remember, we remeber
We hold onto the memories, we keep them alive


We remember thee Zion
Our hearts ache with longing for Zion, and we refuse to forget




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