Babylon
Oneohtrix Point Never & Alex G Lyrics
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It's for you, I sing
Babylon (Babylon)
In a sea of other things
This song (this song)
Burnin' the offering
Liquid shaky ground
Tower casts a shadow
Virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
Run along (run along)
Even though you don't believe
Go on (go on)
So easy to be deceived
Right or wrong (right or wrong)
So difficult to leave
It's not that I don't get it
I really think I do
We wanted to be different
But ain't happen any time soon
Mood spelled backwards
Doom
Babylon (Babylon)
It's for you, I sing
Babylon
In a sea of other things
This song
Burnin' the offering
Liquid shaky ground
That the soil cannot reach
Tower casts a shadow
Virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
(Babylon)
(Babylon)
(Babylon)
"Babylon" by Oneohtrix Point Never Alex G, is a song that appears to be describing a sense of loss and confusion in the modern world, with references to the power of language, the struggle to be understood, and feelings of isolation. The repeated refrain of "Babylon" suggests a sense of a lost or destroyed civilization, while the image of liquid shaky ground that the soil cannot reach and the tower that casts a shadow both hint at a world that is unstable and difficult to navigate.
The lyrics also seem to touch on the theme of connection, or the lack thereof, with the lines "Love it when I see you in a state of disbelief" and "It's not that I don't get it, I really think I do" conveying a sense of longing to be understood and to find common ground. This is further reinforced by the lines "Right or wrong, so difficult to leave," which suggests a sense of being trapped or stuck in a particular situation, unable to move on.
Overall, this song appears to be a reflection on the challenges of living in a complex and rapidly changing world, where language and communication are both powerful tools and sources of confusion, and where it can be hard to find a sense of meaning or connection amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Babylon (Babylon)
It's for you, I sing
I sing this song for you, my love, even though we are lost and confused in this Babylonian world.
Babylon (Babylon)
In a sea of other things
This song (this song)
Burnin' the offering
In this world filled with distractions and temptations, this song is a sacrifice, a gesture of devotion to you, my love.
Liquid shaky ground
That the soil cannot reach
Tower casts a shadow
Virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
Our relationship is built on unstable ground, the kind of ground that cannot support strong roots. Our love is overshadowed by the destructive words we exchange, but I still feel love for you even when I doubt our future.
Run along (run along)
Even though you don't believe
Go on (go on)
So easy to be deceived
Right or wrong (right or wrong)
So difficult to leave
You may be skeptical about our future, but I ask you to leave anyway, even if it's painful. The future is hard to predict, and it's easy to be fooled into thinking things are better than they are. It's hard to know if leaving is the right decision or not.
It's not that I don't get it
I really think I do
We wanted to be different
But ain't happen any time soon
Mood spelled backwards
Doom
I understand the problems we face, and I know we hoped to distinguish ourselves from everyone else. Unfortunately, our mood and mindset have turned against us, and our relationship may be doomed.
(Babylon)
(Babylon)
(Babylon)
This song continues to be a tribute to the love and confusion we feel in this Babylonian world.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Daniel Lopatin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fedecandia364
Babylon
It's for you I sing
Babylon
In a sea of other things
This song (this song)
Burning the offering
Liquid shaky ground
That the soil cannot reach
Tower casts a shadow
A virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
Run along (run along)
Even though you don't believe
Just go on
It's easy to be deceived
Right or wrong
So difficult to leave
It's not that I don't get it
I really think I do
We wanted to be different
But that ain't happening any time soon
Mood spelled backwards
Doom
Babylon
It's for you I sing
Babylon
In a sea of other things
This song
Burning the offering
Liquid shaky ground
That the soil cannot reach (cannot reach)
Tower casts a shadow
A virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
@gillesdewinne
had this on my mp3 player for a year, thought it was ellioth smith
@2ommers
This song is actually straight up perfect
@michelangelolalama1483
this song burning the offering
@dethwtch
The ending is something of its own.
I’m thoroughly impressed by how good this is.
Thank you, Alex G
@spooks4360
This is the best song I’ve ever listened to, and I’ve listened to a lot of songs
@jonah5952
who up burning they offering
@fedecandia364
Babylon
It's for you I sing
Babylon
In a sea of other things
This song (this song)
Burning the offering
Liquid shaky ground
That the soil cannot reach
Tower casts a shadow
A virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
Run along (run along)
Even though you don't believe
Just go on
It's easy to be deceived
Right or wrong
So difficult to leave
It's not that I don't get it
I really think I do
We wanted to be different
But that ain't happening any time soon
Mood spelled backwards
Doom
Babylon
It's for you I sing
Babylon
In a sea of other things
This song
Burning the offering
Liquid shaky ground
That the soil cannot reach (cannot reach)
Tower casts a shadow
A virus when you speak
Love it when I see you
In a state of disbelief
@citlalihernandez8167
I need this song injected into my soul
@dpclerks09
Boards of Canada. Love it.
@idiotjerkimbecile
Like BoC & The Books had a baby. A sweet lil, cute lil, glorious lil baby.