babylon
Jo Jo Gunne Lyrics
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Oh, Babylon
She sings the sweetest song
Oh, but there's something wrong, something very wrong
That's wrong in her heart
Yeah, Babylon
And it won't be long, it won't be very long
Before it's all apart
Yeah, baby
Oh, baby
Your house in flames
Well, it's the final shame
But the only pain, the only pain
It goes straight to your heart
It goes straight to your heart
Oh, baby
Oh, baby
But when I'm feeling lazy
Oh, you're such a fiery lady
Ooh, you almost make me crazy
Yeah, Babylon
Now all the lines are drawn
Do you know which side to be on
Before it all starts?
Hey, Babylon
She sings the sweetest song
Oh, but there's something wrong, there's something very wrong
That's wrong in her heart, oh yeah
Oh, baby
Oh, baby
Coming down to the final hour
Looking out from an ivory tower
Has it gone beyond your power, Babylon?
All the time you been betraying
Do you see your children straying?
I can't afford the price you're paying, Babylon
Hey, baby
Oh, baby
Oh, baby
The song "Babylon" by Jo Jo Gunne is a lament to the downfall of Babylon, a metaphorical representation of someone who used to be attractive and alluring but now has lost everything. The song begins by praising Babylon and her sweet singing voice. However, the singer notes that there is something wrong in her heart. The lyrics suggest that Babylon has lost her love, and it won't be long before everything falls apart. The singer is sympathetic to Babylon's plight and even finds her attractive, but he seems to be warning her that she needs to choose a side before it's too late.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more accusatory. Babylon's house is on fire, and it's the final shame, but the only pain is the pain that goes straight to her heart. The lyrics suggest that Babylon has betrayed people and caused her children to stray, and now she's going to have to pay the price. The final verse suggests that Babylon has been living in an ivory tower and has lost touch with reality. The singer is warning her that she needs to see the consequences of her actions before it's too late. In the end, Babylon is left alone with her regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Exclamation of excitement or anticipation
Oh, Babylon
Addressing Babylon, a metaphorical representation of a corrupted society or entity
She sings the sweetest song
Babylon is alluring and tempting through its enticing promises and offers
Oh, but there's something wrong, something very wrong
Despite the facade of Babylon's beauty and splendor, there is a deep-rooted issue that corrupts it from within
That's wrong in her heart
The source of Babylon's problems is within herself
Yeah, Babylon
Repetition of addressing Babylon
Now all your love is gone
The affection and loyalty that people once had for Babylon is lost
And it won't be long, it won't be very long
The downfall of Babylon is imminent
Before it's all apart
Babylon will collapse and fall apart
Yeah, baby
Exclamation of agreement or affirmation
Your house in flames
The destruction and ruin of Babylon
Well, it's the final shame
The final disgrace and humiliation of Babylon
But the only pain, the only pain
The only thing that hurts and affects Babylon
It goes straight to your heart
The emotional toll and impact on Babylon
But when I'm feeling lazy
When one is not motivated or active
Oh, you're such a fiery lady
Babylon is energetic and dynamic, giving a sense of urgency and excitement
Ooh, you almost make me crazy
Babylon can feel overwhelming and consuming
Now all the lines are drawn
Position and stance are becoming clear and evident
Do you know which side to be on
Which side to choose or support
Before it all starts?
Before everything escalates and intensifies
Coming down to the final hour
Approaching the end and judgment
Looking out from an ivory tower
Viewing things from a position of privilege or superiority
Has it gone beyond your power, Babylon?
Babylon is losing control and is unable to handle its problems
All the time you been betraying
Babylon has been dishonest and disloyal all this time
Do you see your children straying?
The people of Babylon are being led astray and lost
I can't afford the price you're paying, Babylon
I cannot bear the consequences and cost of Babylon's actions
Hey, baby
Informal greeting
Oh, baby
Exclamation of endearment or concern
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAY FERGUSON
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vonsuthoff
Seems to have Biblical meaning possibly. In the Bible, the city of Babylon burned to the ground because of the peoples debochery and sexual infidelities.
The song speaks of sexual temptation. So alluring yet potentially deadly. Hot chics will get you in trouble every time! Lol*