Babylon
Jane Macgizmo Lyrics
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Everything else is but a far cry
Why turn the truth into a big lie
Babylon cannot deny
Free from Babylon, Babylon
Come let me shut it down, shut it down
Free from Babylon, Babylon
I'm a rebel in this music
A rebel in the streets
I'm a rebel at my yard
I'm a rebel in these sheets
Oh
Nothing compares to the place I go, go
Love it when the vibes it flow
And my heart begins to slow, slow
And it opens up my soul, soul
If you ever looking just to get by
Everything else is but a far cry
Why turn the truth into a big lie
Babylon cannot deny
Free from Babylon, Babylon
Come let me shut it down, shut it down
Free from Babylon, Babylon
Whoa
I'm a rebel in this music
A rebel in the streets
I'm a rebel at my yard
I'm a rebel in these sheets
Oh
When the music start to hit
Hop on a cloud and start to lift
And the atmosphere adrift
Why deny Jah Jah dear gift
When it takes you to abroad
Stay away from all the frauds
Sweetest Rise and then the fall
Nothing else answer the call, whoa
It's the only thing I know
Jah Jah love so let it grow
Yeah
If you ever looking just to get by
Everything else is but a far cry
Why turn the truth into a big lie
Babylon cannot deny
Free from Babylon, Babylon
Come let me shut it down, shut it down
Free from Babylon, Babylon
Whoa
I'm a rebel in this music
A rebel in the streets
I'm a rebel at my yard
I'm a rebel in these sheets
Oh
Realize, whoa, realize, yeah, realize, woah, realize
The song "Babylon" by Jane Macgizmo is a reggae-inspired track that speaks to the artist's desire to be free from the constraints of "Babylon," a term often used in Rastafarian and Jamaican culture to describe oppressive systems, whether political, social or economic. The song is a call to rebel against Babylon and its false promises of security and instead embrace the freedom that comes from an authentic connection to Jah, the Rastafarian term for God.
The opening lines of the song ("If you ever looking just to get by / Everything else is but a far cry / Why turn the truth into a big lie / Babylon cannot deny") suggest that living a life where you are just "getting by" and compromising your values to fit in with societal norms is not a fulfilling way to live. The chorus repeats the phrase "Free from Babylon" as a rallying cry for listeners to break free from oppressive systems and embrace their true selves.
The second verse highlights the power of music as a means of escape and freedom ("When the music start to hit / Hop on a cloud and start to lift / And the atmosphere adrift / Why deny Jah Jah dear gift") and encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and avoid the "frauds" that populate the world.
Overall, "Babylon" is a passionate call for listeners to reject the lies and false promises of oppressive systems and embrace the freedom that comes from staying true to oneself and one's connection to a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
(S.O.S. baby) If you ever looking just to get by
If you're ever just trying to survive
Everything else is but a far cry
Everything else seems distant and unimportant
Why turn the truth into a big lie
Don't deceive yourself and deny the truth
Babylon cannot deny
The oppressive system cannot ignore the truth
Free from Babylon, Babylon
Breaking away from the oppressive system
Come let me shut it down, shut it down
Let's dismantle the oppressive system
I'm a rebel in this music
The music reflects my rebellious spirit
A rebel in the streets
My every action defies the oppressive system
I'm a rebel at my yard
I resist the oppressive system even in my private space
I'm a rebel in these sheets
Even in intimacy, I rebel against the oppressive system
Nothing compares to the place I go, go
There's nowhere else like this place I find myself in
Love it when the vibes it flow
I enjoy the energy and feeling of the music
And my heart begins to slow, slow
The music has a calming effect on me
And it opens up my soul, soul
The music has a profound effect on my inner being
When the music start to hit
When the music starts to resonate within me
Hop on a cloud and start to lift
I feel uplifted and transported by the music
And the atmosphere adrift
The atmosphere feels transformed and ethereal
Why deny Jah Jah dear gift
Why reject the gifts of the divine
When it takes you to abroad
When the music takes you on a spiritual journey
Stay away from all the frauds
Avoid false prophets and deceivers
Sweetest Rise and then the fall
Life is full of ups and downs
Nothing else answer the call, whoa
Only this spiritual journey answers the call of the soul
It's the only thing I know
This music and spiritual journey is all that matters to me
Jah Jah love so let it grow
The divine love is what sustains and nurtures me
Realize, whoa, realize, yeah, realize, woah, realize
Recognize the truth and live it
Contributed by Jayden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
eye and i
Love the dubby vibe and the moody visuals by Tricia Bent. Reggae is so dynamic, it spawns such an eclectic mix of styles and this is an excellent example. Big up Teflon Zincfence and Jane Macgizmo. Trendsetters and rule breakers #topworks
Ahsoka
How am I just hearing this song today for the first time? Love it!!! Been on repeat all day
Suelle Anglin
I'm so obsessed with this song and the video is amazing !!! So proud of you Jane and Trish :)
love, kylie
I love this song too, listen to it like 10x a day. she a amazing artist, hope to here and see more from her.
love, kylie
hope to see her doing more music, I meant
Marvin Scott Jr.
Such a beautiful song. It may not be new, but new to me. I listen to it, at least, everyday. And if i missed any day, I apologize to those days.
Kareem Bigdreams
i love this song so much it keeps playing in my head!
ChantmanTV
Great video. The natural vibes is amazing. Great production and message!
ChantmanTV
+William Wagner sometimes its much better to see with your ears! What our women need is more support! Render the hearts and not the garments!
So High Wrecordz VEVO
+ChantmanTV william just tooo blind to c that its the message that changes ppl..not there image..how u display ur self slowly matures with the growing of ones heights..she didnt try to pretend she was a rasta now did she?