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Zindln in Babylon
Millions Of Dreads Lyrics
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jetzt brennen da die ela -
siagst, des host jetzt davon
babyion, babylon - l zind di an
babyion is on fire!
babylon, babylon we bukn yuh down,
we a killin yuh mid lyrics
and we a killin yuh mid sound!
fyah pon di wicked l say fyah non stopp!
ninja attack pon di bumboklaat rat pack,
l man buss dem glock,
fl fight gainst di love lack!
fyah non stop, mi seh fyah on top, seen?
righteousness meks di system ball up! ain x2
mit am zindhuiz in da toschn und im gsicht an smila
fohr l nach babylon und l setz es on fire
weil dann fÜh l mi guad, jo dann fÜh l mi freia
glabst ma ned, oba l setz es on fire
oans fÜr die kirchn - zwoa fÜr die schuln
drei fÜrs gricht und vier fÜr die bulln
und wenns eich dann zworm wird
suit da teifl eich huin
babylon is on fire!
fire, fire, set it on fire x4ain x4
The lyrics of Millions Of Dreads's song Zindln in Babylon are a call for the destruction of the Babylonian system, which is believed to be oppressive and a hindrance to the growth of the people. The chorus repeats the phrase "Babylon, Babylon, we burn you down," with a promise to "kill you with lyrics and sound." This is a metaphorical call for the rejection of the Babylonian values and ideologies that are believed to limit the potential of individuals and societies. The reference to "zindhuiz," which means "matches" in Austrian German, in the first verse and "set it on fire" in the chorus further illustrate the desire to burn down the system and start afresh.
The second verse suggests that there are specific targets for this "burning down" of the system. The targets include the church, the schools, the courts, and the police (represented by "the bulln"). The idea is that these institutions are part of the overall Babylonian system and need to be dismantled to create a new society.
Overall, the lyrics of Zindln in Babylon are a passionate call for rebellion against the status quo, with the promise of a better future for those who are willing to join in the fight against Babylonian oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
babylon, babyion - l zind di an
Babylon, Babylon - I am setting you on fire
jetzt brennen da die ela
Now the fires are burning there
siagst, des host jetzt davon
You see, you've gotten away with it
babyion, babylon - l zind di an
Babylon, Babylon - I am setting you on fire
babylon, babylon we bukn yuh down,
Babylon, Babylon, we're bringing you down
we a killin yuh mid lyrics
We're killing you with our lyrics
and we a killin yuh mid sound!
And we're killing you with our sound!
babylon, babylon we burn you up,
Babylon, Babylon, we're burning you up
fyah pon di wicked l say fyah non stopp!
Fire on the wicked, I say fire non-stop!
ninja attack pon di bumboklaat rat pack,
Ninja attack on the corrupt gang
l man buss dem glock,
I'm busting their guns
fl fight gainst di love lack!
Fighting against the lack of love
fyah non stop, mi seh fyah on top, seen?
Fire non-stop, I say fire on top, you know?
righteousness meks di system ball up! ain x2
Righteousness makes the system crumble!
mit am zindhuiz in da toschn und im gsicht an smila
With a lighter in my pocket and a smile on my face
fohr l nach babylon und l setz es on fire
I'm going to Babylon and I'm setting it on fire
weil dann fÜh l mi guad, jo dann fÜh l mi freia
Because then I feel good, yes then I feel free
glabst ma ned, oba l setz es on fire
You may not believe me, but I'm setting it on fire
oans fÜr die kirchn - zwoa fÜr die schuln
One for the church - two for the schools
drei fÜrs gricht und vier fÜr die bulln
Three for the courts and four for the police
und wenns eich dann zworm wird
And when you get uncomfortable
suit da teifl eich huin
The devil will take you away
fire, fire, set it on fire x4
Fire, fire, set it on fire (repeated 4 times)
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.