Babylon
The Saints & Chris Bailey Lyrics
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Note by the door
This the only place she know
She get sad when you go
Tears in the mountains
Planting love in the cold In a all black coat
Planting love in the cold
Roses are red
If I fall in love
Can I fall in love with you ?
I was born me
You was born you
Fell in love with drugs
She had finally told the truth
He was just a loner
He did not know what to do
Knock knock knock
Open up is you through ?
Sniffed a line
Through her nose then she cried
He was just the guy by her side until she lied
She was just the one by his side until she
She was just the one by his side until she
The lyrics to The Saints & Chris Bailey's song "Babylon" depict a complex and tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The opening lines, "This that lover boy flow, Note by the door, This the only place she knows, She gets sad when you go," suggest a longing and emotional attachment between the two. The tears in the mountains and planting love in the cold symbolize the hardships and challenges they face in their relationship. The repeated phrase "Planting love in the cold" implies the effort they put into nurturing their love despite the difficulties.
The subsequent verse delves deeper into their individual struggles. The singer acknowledges their own identity and acknowledges that the other person also possesses their own unique self. The reference to falling in love with drugs reveals the destructive nature of their relationship, where substance abuse becomes a coping mechanism or source of escape. The loner's confusion and the questioning of whether the other person is available ("Knock knock knock, Open up is you through?") highlight the communication breakdown and uncertainty within the relationship.
The verse concludes with the poignant moment when the female character takes drugs and cries, while the male character remains by her side despite her deceit. It portrays the unconditional love and commitment he has for her, even in the face of her flaws and struggles. The lyrics leave the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and complexity within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
This that lover boy flow
This is the style of speech or expression commonly associated with a person in love
Note by the door
There is a written message or reminder placed near the entrance
This the only place she know
This is the one location that she is familiar with or feels comfortable in
She get sad when you go
She becomes upset or unhappy when you leave
Tears in the mountains
Crying or emotional distress experienced in a vast and isolated setting
Planting love in the cold In a all black coat
Nurturing affection or care in difficult or harsh conditions, symbolized by wearing dark clothing
Planting love in the cold
Cultivating love or affection in unfavorable circumstances
Roses are red
A traditional phrase used to express love or affection
Violets are blue
A traditional phrase used to continue expressing love or affection
If I fall in love
In the event that I develop feelings of deep affection
Can I fall in love with you ?
Would it be possible for me to experience love towards you?
I was born me
I came into existence as my true self
You was born you
You came into existence as your true self
Fell in love with drugs
Became infatuated or obsessed with addictive substances
She had finally told the truth
She had eventually confessed or revealed the truth
He was just a loner
He was someone who preferred to be alone or isolated
He did not know what to do
He lacked knowledge or guidance on how to proceed
Knock knock knock
The sound of someone repeatedly tapping or striking a door
Open up is you through ?
Are you the one who will respond or open the door?
Sniffed a line
Inhaled or ingested a specified amount of a powdered substance
Through her nose then she cried
She shed tears as a result of the substance being inhaled through her nostrils
He was just the guy by her side until she lied
He was simply the person who was accompanying her until she deceived or told a falsehood
She was just the one by his side until she
She was only the individual who was supporting or standing beside him until she
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Written by: Jarelle Watkins
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