Babylon
Taylor Steve Lyrics
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Infidels
in a broken time
our fathers bled the ground
chained and bound
Castaway
my hopes were growing numb
overcome
She bewitched
with a Siren's cry
she beckoned, "Come and learn"
is there no return?
chorus:
Babylon
born in your walls
bred in your will
captive until
I heard the heavens cry
Babylon
this is goodbye
Aftershocks
and the sorrow grows
some make their slow descent
some repent
Rescue me
these idols lie
I cannot bear the shame
make this desert rain
(chorus)
Make this desert rain...
The song Babylon by Taylor Steve is a commentary on the fall of a great civilization. The title of the song is a reference to the ancient city of Babylon, which was once the greatest city in the world until its fall in 539 BCE. The lyrics suggest that the civilization has been brought down by infidels who have broken the time and caused the fathers of the people to bleed the ground. The people are now chained and bound, and the question is whether they will survive or die as a remnant.
The song then moves to a discussion of a woman who bewitches the people with her Siren's cry. She beckons the people to come and learn, but there is no return. The chorus of the song speaks to the fact that the civilization was born in the walls of Babylon and bred in its will, but now it is captive until the heavens cry out. The song ends with a call for the idols that the people have been worshipping to be replaced with rain in the desert.
In conclusion, the song Babylon by Taylor Steve is a commentary on the fall of a great civilization and the need for the people to replace their idols with something real, such as the rain in the desert. The song encourages the listener to think about the lessons of history and to consider what might happen if we continue down the path that leads to destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Infidels
Non-believers, people who don't follow the same religious beliefs
in a broken time
During a difficult and chaotic period
our fathers bled the ground
Our ancestors shed blood and fought for their beliefs on this land
chained and bound
Restrained and oppressed
Castaway
Thrown away, abandoned
should the remnant die?
If the remaining few people are lost and disappear, would it matter?
my hopes were growing numb
I was losing hope and feeling despondent
overcome
To succeed in overcoming a difficulty or obstacle
She bewitched
She enchanted, dazzled me
with a Siren's cry
With the irresistible call and allure of the mythical creature Siren
she beckoned, "Come and learn"
She invited me to discover something new
is there no return?
Is it possible to come back from this experience, or will it change me forever?
Babylon
The ancient city known for its great wealth, luxury, and corruption
born in your walls
Originating and growing up within the city of Babylon
bred in your will
Raised and conditioned to follow the values and customs of Babylon
captive until
Imprisoned and forced to stay in Babylon
I heard the heavens cry
I noticed a moment of cosmic intervention or divine judgment
this is goodbye
This is the final farewell, the end of a chapter
Aftershocks
The tremors that occur after an earthquake or any significant event or trauma
and the sorrow grows
The sadness and misery become more profound and overwhelming
some make their slow descent
Some people gradually sink into despair, depression, or hell
some repent
Some people admit their sins and mistakes and try to redeem themselves
Rescue me
Save me from danger, oppression, or misery
these idols lie
These false gods deceive and mislead people
I cannot bear the shame
I am overwhelmed and embarrassed by the guilt and disgrace
make this desert rain
Transform this barren and dry land into a fertile, flourishing place
Babylon
Calling out to the city of Babylon
this is goodbye
The final farewell and departure from Babylon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: DAVID H PERKINS, STEVE R TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@traxneveragain
Steve taylor soooooooo ahead of his time.I loved his music as a child and now as an adult...smh.he sang about the human condition and how short we fell
@amkaen
It's so good to find this song here. I always enjoyed playing Steve Taylor when I was a DJ back in the 80's and 90's. This song is a particular favorite.
@rockdesertsun8246
Cool, I love anything Steve Taylor does!!
@TshudyS
Bummed I missed Steve Taylor at Creation Festival last week. As a young teenager he was one of my favorite artists. Would love to meet him some day!
@ehrldawg
This is awesome !! Thanx for posting !!
@kickoffonline
Same as Andrew. I play a lot of Steve Taylor on my radio show.
@RP-te6wk
Infidels
in a broken time
our fathers bled the ground
chained and bound
Castaway
should the remnant die?
my hopes were growing numb
overcome
She bewitched
with a Siren's cry
she beckoned, "Come and learn"
is there no return?
chorus:
Babylon
born in your walls
bred in your will
captive until
I heard the heavens cry
Babylon
this is goodbye
Aftershocks
and the sorrow grows
some make their slow descent
some repent
Rescue me
these idols lie
I cannot bear the shame
make this desert rain
(chorus)
Make this desert rain
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