Friday night, I'm going nowhere
All the lights are changing, green to red
Turning over TV stations
Situations running through my head
Looking back through time
You know it's clear that I've been blind, I've been a fool
To open up my heart to all that jealousy
That bitterness, that ridicule
Saturday, I'm running wild
And all the lights are changing, red to green
Moving through the crowds
I'm pushing chemicals all rushing in my bloodstream
I only wish that you were here
You know I'm seeing it so clear
I've been afraid
To show you how I really feel
Admit to some of those bad mistakes I've made
And if you want it
Come and get it
Crying out loud
The love that I was
Giving you was
Never in doubt
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Babylon
Babylon
Babylon
Sunday, all the lights of London shining
Sky is fading red to blue
Kicking through the Autumn leaves
And wondering where it is you might be going to
Turning back for home
You know I'm feeling so alone
I can't believe
Climbing on the stair
I turn around to see you smiling there in front of me
And if you want it
Come and get it
Crying out loud
The love that I was
Giving you was
Never in doubt
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Let go of your heart
Let go of your head
And feel it now
Babylon
Babylon
Babylon
Babylon
Babylon, ah, ah
About This Song
"Babylon" is a melancholic yet hopeful meditation on urban alienation and the search for meaning in modern life, captured through David Gray's distinctive blend of folk introspection and electronic textures. The song chronicles a weekend of restless wandering through city lights and crowds, where the protagonist reflects on past mistakes, emotional blindness, and the cyclical nature of loneliness and connection. Gray's fragile vocals float over a hypnotic mix of acoustic guitar, programmed beats, and atmospheric production that perfectly mirrors the song's themes of isolation within bustling urban environments. The track became a defining moment in late-90s alternative music, bridging the gap between traditional singer-songwriter intimacy and contemporary electronic soundscapes while resonating with listeners navigating their own emotional and geographical displacement.
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