Babylon
Lady Gaga Lyrics
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You can serve it to me ancient city style
We can party like it's B.C.
With a pretty sixteenth century smile
It's the thing thatcha bring
Thatcha bring, thatcha bring him
You and me, that's gossip
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Battle for your life, gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Bodies moving like a sculpture
On the top of Tower of Babel tonight
We are climbing up to heaven
Speak in languages in a BloodPop® moonlight
It's the thing thatcha bring
Thatcha bring, thatcha bring him
You and me, that's gossip (That's gossip)
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Battle for your life, gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
The lyrics of Lady Gaga's "Babylon" speak to the idea of living in the present moment and enjoying life to the fullest, as if we were partying in ancient cities such as Babylon. The lyrics suggest that we can let go of our worries and cares and enjoy the moment in the style of those who lived in "B.C.," or ancient times. Gaga encourages us to be bold and confident and to strut our stuff, both physically and verbally. The idea of babbling on is encouraged, as we can communicate without worrying about the consequences or the accuracy of the message. The song speaks to the power of gossip and suggests that we can participate in the sharing of rumors and stories without worrying about the consequences.
At the same time, the song recognizes the power of money and the idea that it can be used to rip apart communities and relationships. The idea of a battle suggests that there may be difficult choices that we need to make in life, but we can face them head-on and with confidence. The reference to the Tower of Babel suggests that language and communication are powerful and can be used to unite or divide people. Overall, "Babylon" is a song that encourages us to be confident, bold, and live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
We only have the weekend
We only have a short amount of time to enjoy ourselves
You can serve it to me ancient city style
You can give me a good time in a historical or classic way
We can party like it's B.C.
We can have a wild and crazy time, like people did in ancient times
With a pretty sixteenth century smile
With a charming and attractive smile from a time long ago
It's the thing thatcha bring
It's what you bring to the party
Thatcha bring, thatcha bring him
Whatever you bring, including a significant other
You and me, that's gossip
We are a topic of conversation among others
Strut it out, walk a mile
Show off and be confident
Serve it ancient city style
Enjoy yourself in a classic way
Talk it out, babble on
Speak your mind and keep the conversation going
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Fight for your survival in a difficult situation
That's gossip, what you on?
That's what people are saying about us, what's your response?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Don't let money control the situation, make your own choices
Bodies moving like a sculpture
People are dancing in a beautiful and artistic way
On the top of Tower of Babel tonight
We are reaching new heights and communicating in new ways
We are climbing up to heaven
We are transcending our current situation and reaching for something better
Speak in languages in a BloodPop® moonlight
Communicating in a unique and creative way, under the influence of BloodPop® music
B-B-Babylon
Referring to Babylon, the ancient city known for its grandeur and excess
Gossip, gossip
Talking about other people's private lives and spreading rumors
Battle for your life, gossip, gossip
Fighting for survival while constantly dealing with rumors and gossip about yourself
Strut it out, walk a mile
Show off and be confident
Serve it ancient city style
Enjoy yourself in a classic way
Talk it out, babble on
Speak your mind and keep the conversation going
That's gossip, what you on?
That's what people are saying about us, what's your response?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Don't let money control the situation, make your own choices
Gossip, babble on
Keep talking and spreading rumors
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Continue fighting for your survival in a difficult situation
Strut it out, walk a mile
Show off and be confident
Serve it ancient city style
Enjoy yourself in a classic way
Talk it out, babble on
Speak your mind and keep the conversation going
That's gossip, what you on?
That's what people are saying about us, what's your response?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Don't let money control the situation, make your own choices
Gossip, babble on
Keep talking and spreading rumors
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Keep fighting for your survival in a difficult situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Bresso, Matthew Burns, Michael Tucker, Stefani Germanotta
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
We only have the weekend
You can serve it to me, ancient city style
We can party like it's B.C.
With a pretty 16th-century smile
It's the thing that you bring
That you bring, that you bring
Him, you and me
That's gossip
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it, ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
Ba-Ba-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
Ba-Ba-Babylon (battle for your life)
Gossip, gossip
Ba-Ba-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
Ba-Ba-Babylon
Bodies moving like a sculpture (ooh)
On the top of Tower of Babel tonight
We are climbing up to Heaven (Heaven)
Speak in languages in a BloodPop moonlight
It's the thing that you bring
That you bring, that you bring
Him, you and me
That's gossip (that's gossip)
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it, ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
Ba-Ba-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
Ba-Ba-Babylon (battle for your life)
Gossip, gossip
Ba-Ba-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
Ba-Ba-Babylon
Battle for your life, Babylon
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it, ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it, ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon
@beatricesasso5932
We only have the weekend
You can serve it to me ancient city style
We can party like it's B.C.
With a pretty sixteenth century smile
It's the thing thatcha bring
Thatcha bring, thatcha bring him
You and me, that's gossip
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Battle for your life, gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Bodies moving like a sculpture
On the top of Tower of Babel tonight
We are climbing up to heaven
Speak in languages in a BloodPop® moonlight
It's the thing thatcha bring
Thatcha bring, thatcha bring him
You and me, that's gossip (That's gossip)
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Battle for your life, gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Gossip, gossip
B-B-Babylon
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
Strut it out, walk a mile
Serve it ancient city style
Talk it out, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
That's gossip, what you on?
Money don't talk, rip that song
Gossip, babble on
Battle for your life, Babylon!
@darkrequiem6622
Dear Mother Monster,
Please do not make the same mistake with Scheiße on not having a music video. BABYLON DESERVES AN EPIC MUSIC VIDEO.
Sincerely,
A Little Monster
@rodneyboon5995
Dark Requiem Yes, we need Epic Music Video
@dhiaeddinemohammed544
yessss
@javinauseous
Agree with you, let's trend, stream and tweet to Haus Of Gaga and Interscope
@randomshit1845
Dancho Iliev that will cost a lot and the workflow might be a lot for her, especially with the pandemic that’s going on right now. even if there wasn’t a pandemic doing that would either delay the album by months or the videos would slowly come by in the next few years (like Melanie Martinez did for crybaby if you know) but by that’s time she’d be working on her next album.
@oliviasunday5682
Just a tip, you can make the ß character by holding down your S key if you're on mobile. If not, just use "ss", eg "scheisse". It's not a B.
@felixmarques
the choir going “THAT'S GOoOoOoOoOSSIiIiIiIP” at 1:29 with that strong gospel vibrato makes me lose it every time, it's so epic, and the lead-up to it
@sallymay1685
Ahhhh omg love it!
@ibra1000
Yaaass. I get imaginary high heels under my feet after that part lol.
@jesusislordandking6923
JESUS IS COMING BACK TURN TO HIM he loves you think about this please turn to Jesus he loves you think about this please turn to Jesus he loves you think about this please turn to