Bridges of Babylon

Bridges of Babylon is a roots reggae meditation on spiritual resistance and awakening in the face of modern-day oppression. Drawing from the timeless metaphor of Babylon as a system of control, the song channels the fire of revolution through hypnotic Nyabinghi drums, deep dub textures, and meditative lyrics that call for unity, remembrance, and liberation. This track echoes the legacy of rebel music — a sound system prayer for the displaced, the silenced, and the seekers of truth. As the bassline rolls like thunder beneath the chant of ancestral voices, Bridges of Babylon becomes more than a song — it’s a journey out of the system, across waters of doubt, and toward a higher ground of consciousness.

Lyrics:

(Verse 1)

Babylon’s bridges, connecting hearts and minds, Underneath, Babylon’s river, bearing stories, lost in time. The city wakes, in a dance, swaying to the rhythm and rhyme, We’re trading dreams for gold, in this Babylon design.

(Chorus)

But the bridges of Babylon, are weakening, Under the weight of gold, And the river of Babylon, it’s leaking, Telling tales that must be told.

(Verse 2)

Through the misty morning, the city breathes anew, Babylon’s children, marching on, their purpose renewed. The melodies of rebellion, echo in the air, In Babylon’s heart, there’s a longing, for something fair.

(Chorus)

For the bridges of Babylon, are shaking, Beneath the weight of truth untold, And the river of Babylon, it’s rushing, Painting tales of courage bold.

(Verse 3)

In the soft glow of the moon, whispers dance in the dark, Babylon’s secrets, etched in the stone, leaving their mark. The night sings of freedom, in a language only hearts comprehend, In Babylon’s tale, it’s the dawn, not the dusk, that’s the end.

(Chorus)

And the bridges of Babylon, they’re mending, Under the strength of unity’s hold, And the river of Babylon, its cleansing, Carving a future, brave and bold.

Lyrics written by: Russell Grace

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