Babylon
The O.D.'s Lyrics


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An untamed mass enter through the gate
I cannot, I can't breathe!


Yeah, Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon

I see you people babble on and on and on
Graven images, golden idols and false icons
I'm seeking wisdom like Solomon
But my antenna keeps on pickin' up evil transmissions
At headquarters I receive my mission blow up the ruler of the air
Like nuclear fission
So I analyze my weapons
Laser-guided rifles that shoot spiritual wisdom
I think I see enemy warriors
Huh, fragile heathens tryin' to run stuff like mayors
So with brotha's that snuff punks
I set up time bombs to destroy the strongholds of babylon

Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon

We be tribes under grace, a righteous minority
Decadent culture make you forget your spiritual priority
Back down by the movement, soldiers who will serve ya
Open to be used by god, destroy you like Medo-Persia
Jewel of all kingdoms, like evil, purified horror
Take you down, don't look back, overthrow you like sodoom and Gomorrah
Strong arm of the law, guilty of all crime
I be like the great prophet Isalah, predict your fall a hundred and fifty times
Got rhymes that you could never use for the purpose you be using
I'll dance over your fields, present-day Iraq still lies in ruins
Filled with lies, schemes, backstabbed persuasions
Bum-rushed, get crushed by us, this rescue invasion

Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon

Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Look to the sky, heed the warning
The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming

The plagues are coming, the plagues are coming
I feel the breath of the death beast
The plagues are coming, the plagues are coming
I feel the breath of the death beast
The plagues are coming, the plagues are coming
I feel the breath of the death beast
The plagues are coming, the plagues are coming
I feel the breath of the death beast

Mised their bureaucracy, full of hypocrisy
I got a steel pulse, looking for a true democracy destruction
Now your walls have fallen
Just sitting here waiting for the train to zion
Sit down in the dust, Babylon
Without a throne to call your own
It's 47:1, city has fallen, god
She has fallen golden images of its gods lie shattered on the ground

Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon




Babylon, breathe Babylon
Babylon, breathe Babylon, Babylon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The O.D.’s song “Babylon” convey the idea of a revolt against the Babylonian empire. The Babylonian empire was known for its worship of pagan gods and idols, and the lyrics express the idea of people being trapped within this society, unable to breathe. The opening line states, “An untamed mass enter through the gate, I cannot, I can’t breathe!” This suggests that the people feel suffocated and oppressed by this society.


The lyrics also allude to various religious and biblical themes. For example, the reference to Solomon suggests that the singer is seeking wisdom, much like King Solomon did. The line “I think I see enemy warriors, fragile heathens tryin’ to run stuff like mayors” could be interpreted as a reference to Satan, who is often referred to as the “ruler of the air.” The singer describes his weapons as “laser-guided rifles that shoot spiritual wisdom,” which suggests that this revolt is against the spiritual oppression of this society.


Overall, the lyrics to “Babylon” are a call to action against oppressive systems and societies, and a call for spiritual awakening and enlightenment.


Line by Line Meaning

An untamed mass enter through the gate
A chaotic group is entering, causing me to feel suffocated


Yeah, Babylon, breathe Babylon
A call to Babylon to take a breath


I see you people babble on and on and on
I notice people continuously talking about false things


Graven images, golden idols and false icons
People are worshiping and valuing things that are not truly worthy


I'm seeking wisdom like Solomon
I am searching for knowledge and understanding


But my antenna keeps on pickin' up evil transmissions
I keep receiving negativity and evil influences


At headquarters I receive my mission blow up the ruler of the air
My mission is to destroy the demonic influence that rules the air


Like nuclear fission
Using explosive force to defeat evil


So I analyze my weapons
I consider the tools I have to fight against evil


Laser-guided rifles that shoot spiritual wisdom
I use spiritual truth as powerful weaponry


I think I see enemy warriors
I notice people who oppose my beliefs


Huh, fragile heathens tryin' to run stuff like mayors
People who do not share my beliefs are trying to control things


So with brotha's that snuff punks
I work with others to defeat those who are against me


I set up time bombs to destroy the strongholds of babylon
I use strategies to attack and weaken the forces of evil


We be tribes under grace, a righteous minority
We are a small group of people who are under the protection of a higher power


Decadent culture make you forget your spiritual priority
A society that values material things can cause people to forget about their spiritual needs


Back down by the movement, soldiers who will serve ya
We are supported by others who share our beliefs and are willing to fight alongside us


Open to be used by god, destroy you like Medo-Persia
We allow ourselves to be used by a higher power to strike down evil


Jewel of all kingdoms, like evil, purified horror
Babylon is highly valued, but it is a place of wickedness and terrible things


Take you down, don't look back, overthrow you like sodoom and Gomorrah
We will destroy evil completely, without hesitation or regret


Strong arm of the law, guilty of all crime
Evil is powerful and guilty of all immoral acts


I be like the great prophet Isalah, predict your fall a hundred and fifty times
I am like a prophet, predicting the downfall of evil repeatedly


Got rhymes that you could never use for the purpose you be using
I have spiritual knowledge that others do not and cannot use for their own purposes


I'll dance over your fields, present-day Iraq still lies in ruins
Evil will be defeated, and even the land it once controlled will remain in ruins


Filled with lies, schemes, backstabbed persuasions
Individuals are using deceitful methods to gain power


Bum-rushed, get crushed by us, this rescue invasion
We will overwhelm our enemies and rescue those in need


Look to the sky, heed the warning
Pay attention to the message given from a higher power


The shadow is coming, the shadow is coming
Danger is approaching


The plagues are coming, the plagues are coming
Disaster is imminent


I feel the breath of the death beast
The presence of evil is becoming stronger


Mised their bureaucracy, full of hypocrisy
People in power are corrupt and dishonest


I got a steel pulse, looking for a true democracy destruction
I am prepared to take down the corrupt democracy that exists


Now your walls have fallen
Your defenses have been destroyed


Just sitting here waiting for the train to zion
I am ready to be transported to a place of safety and peace


Sit down in the dust, Babylon
Babylon in its downfall


Without a throne to call your own
Babylon has lost all power


It's 47:1, city has fallen, god
Babylon has fully been defeated


She has fallen golden images of its gods lie shattered on the ground
Even Babylon's false idols have been destroyed




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noah C Bernardo, Marcos Curiel, Mark Traa Daniels, Paul J Sandoval

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Huck finn

Hey homie, this song is great, any chance you could upload the whole record?

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