Burn Babylon burn
Sambuca's T.R.I.B.E. Lyrics
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Take your poison, look inside
I fall into dreaming
I've been waiting for your touch to bring me home
Sleeping, death will come and leave me out of the sunlight
Shadows pulling me along with you
When the moonlight sings
I've given all my life to be with you
My heart is waiting
And breaking to return to burn with you tonight
Hating all I am when lying by your side
Taking everything of me
Do people mean nothing?
I hold secrets only dreaming eyes can see
Night time sent you ?
?
Shadows pulling me along with you
When the moonlight sings
The darkness brings me back to die with you
I've given all my life to be with you
My heart is waiting
And breaking to return to burn with you tonight
Lay down your night
Holy for you
Forsake the night
All I see is you
For every night
Live just to die for you
Shadows pulling me along with you
When the moonlight sings
The darkness brings me back to die with you
I've given all my life to be with you
My heart is waiting
And breaking to return to burn with you tonight
In 'Burn Babylon Burn', Sambuca's T.R.I.B.E. talks about the intense love and bondage he has with his loved one. He describes how he feels her presence through his senses, even when he closes his eyes. He equates his obsession with her as poison; something he cannot help but yearn for, and which consumes him. The author explains that he has been waiting for his beloved to complete him, leading him to zone out and live in his dreams. The line "I fall into dreaming" reflects the vividness of his dreaming world while waiting for his lover's arrival. He further explains that her presence keeps him away from the sunlight, linking the daylight to reality and the hope of letting go of his obsessions.
'Burn Babylon Burn' also portrays a theme of death and rebirth. The author talks of how he is willing to die and suffer with his beloved, describing how shadows pull him towards her. He seeks her every night, even though he explains how much her presence hurts him. The line "Hating all I am when lying by your side" paints a picture of a love-hate relationship, one where the consequences cannot be foreseen but, nonetheless, he submits fully.
Throughout the lyrics, the author also talks of his sacrifice to be with his beloved, giving all he has to be united with her. The line "I've given all my life to be with you" reflects his full commitment and devotion. This is a lucent critique of the reality of obsessive love, a passion that can sometimes lead one to destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel your fingers when I close my eyes
I am constantly reminded of your touch even when you're not around
Take your poison, look inside
Confront your inner demons and take responsibility for your choices
I fall into dreaming
I find solace and escape from reality in my dreams
I've been waiting for your touch to bring me home
I feel incomplete without your presence in my life
Sleeping, death will come and leave me out of the sunlight
I am willing to face the consequences of my actions, even if it means losing everything else
Shadows pulling me along with you
I am drawn to you, even if it leads me to darkness
When the moonlight sings
Under the cover of darkness, emotions and desires come to light
The darkness brings me back to die with you
I am willing to risk everything for the chance to be with you, regardless of the cost
I've given all my life to be with you
My love for you is all-consuming and has taken over my existence
My heart is waiting
My love for you is pure and steadfast
And breaking to return to burn with you tonight
I am willing to suffer and sacrifice everything to be with you
Hating all I am when lying by your side
Even in moments of intimacy, I am haunted by my own insecurities and flaws
Taking everything of me
Being with you requires a complete surrender of my identity
Do people mean nothing?
In comparison to my love for you, other relationships and connections feel insignificant
I hold secrets only dreaming eyes can see
My subconscious desires and fears are hidden from the waking world
Night time sent you ?
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
Lay down your night
Let go of the darkness and surrender to the light of love
Holy for you
My love for you is sacred and all-consuming
Forsake the night
Leave behind the darkness and embrace the light of love
All I see is you
My thoughts and focus are solely on you
For every night
I am willing to dedicate my entire existence for the opportunity to be with you
Live just to die for you
I am willing to live and sacrifice everything for your love, even if it means losing myself in the process
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Written by: Ben Moody, Carly Hennessy, John Le Compt, Marty O'brien, William Gray
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