Babylon
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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 lyrics to "Babylon" by Gabe Lee and Vinnie Paolizzi describe a sense of disillusionment and need for escape from a stagnant and oppressive environment. The singer has reached a breaking point and is ready to leave behind the remnants of a troubled past in search of new beginnings. The opening lines symbolize a metaphorical cleansing of oneself, as the singer has given up on the temptations and vices that have weighed heavily upon their soul. The imagery of paying for "the last glass of sorrow" reflects a sense of finality and closure, as the singer prepares to move on.
The following verses touch on themes of past mistakes and regrets, as well as a search for redemption and freedom. The mention of floods, fires, and angels-turned-demons serve to symbolize the various obstacles and hardships that the singer has faced, while also indicating a sense of danger lurking around every corner. The repeated refrain of "If you wanna find me, I'll be movin on, packin up my bags and gone, and getting outta Babylon" underscores the desire for escape and the need to leave behind past mistakes and relationships.
Overall, "Babylon" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that speaks to universal experiences of pain, regret, and the desire for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave up on being loaded, hung my soul out to dry
I have given up on living a reckless and indulgent lifestyle, and left my inner self exposed to the harsh realities of life.
Paid for my last glass of sorrow, hit the road and said goodbye
I have experienced enough pain and sadness, and have decided to leave behind my past and move forward.
Cause it's a cold and a bitter feeling, when you ain't got nothing left to lose.
When one has lost everything and has nothing left to hold on to, they feel a sense of loneliness and despair.
And you're pickin up all your clothes off the pavement, Ragged ties and poorly strung leather shoes
Amidst the chaos and desperation, it becomes difficult to maintain dignity, and one is left to gather whatever belongings they have and move on.
I'm givin up, burnin it down, I've had one too many drinks in this town
I am done with this town and the lifestyle that comes with it; I am ready to leave behind my past mistakes and start anew.
If you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
If anyone wants to locate me or trace my whereabouts,
I'll be movin on, packin up my bags and gone, and getting outta Babylon.
I have decided to leave this place, and am in the process of packing my things and saying goodbye to this city.
Many trials and tribulations, floods and fires have I seen
I have experienced a lot of hardships and distress in my life.
Heard tales of angels turned to demons, singing in choirs of broken dreams.
I have heard stories of people who were once hopeful and optimistic, but have now become disillusioned and hopeless.
Guess all my running and dealing, and all the love that I've left behind
All the reckless behavior and irresponsible actions I have taken, and all the people I have abandoned in my life,
Have formed a band to apprehend me, Yes I'm told they'll be here shortly anytime
All my past mistakes and abandonment of people will catch up to me eventually, and the consequences will soon arrive.
I'm tried and tried, Might've made it somehow
I have made numerous attempts to change my life, and although I may have succeeded to some extent,
if you wanna find me, if you wanna find me, if you wanna find me, if you wanna find me
If anyone wants to locate me,
Wanna find me, if you wanna find me.
I can be found, but only if someone is truly determined to do so.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMA LEE, JEFFERY STRAKER, KAREN KOSOWSKI
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