Babylon
David Gray
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Friday night I'm going nowhere All the lights are changing green to red Turning over TV stations Situations running through my head Well looking back through time You know it's clear that I've been blind I've been a fool To ever 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 crowd I'm pushing Chemicals all rushing through my bloodstream Only wish that you were here You know I'm seeing it so clear I've been afraid To tell you how I really feel Admit to some of those bad mistakes I've made If you want it Come and get it Crying out loud The love that I was Giving you was Never in doubt Let go your heart Let go your head And feel it now Babylon, Babylon Sunday all the lights of London Shining, Sky is fading red to blue I'm 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 If you want it Come and get it Crying out loud The love that I was Giving you was Never in doubt And feel it now Let go your heart Let go your head And feel it now Let go your heart Let go your head And feel it now Let go your heart Let go your head And feel it now Let go your heart Let go your head And feel it now Babylon, Babylon, Babylon
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15 facts about this song
Song Classification"Babylon" is considered to belong to the pop-rock and folk-rock genre.
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Release YearThis acclaimed track by David Gray was released in July 1999.
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Album InformationThe song is part of Gray's multi-platinum selling album "White Ladder". It is the seventh track on the album.
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Chart Performance"Babylon" peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart and became Gray's first top 15 single on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 57.
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AccoladesIn 2000, the song won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.
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Re-releaseAfter initially not performing well upon its release in 1999, “Babylon” was re-released in 2000 and became a hit. It remains as Gray's biggest hit to date.
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Song StructureThe song follows a verse-chorus-verse-chorus format, with an additional bridge section before the final chorus.
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Song WritingThe lyrics of the song use the ancient city of Babylon as a metaphor for a personal place of sorrow and regret.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its catchy guitar riffs and David Gray's distinctive vocal style.
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Music VideoA music video was also released for "Babylon", which features David Gray performing the song in various locations in London.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Babylon", including Boyce Avenue and several contestants on music competition shows like The Voice.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been widely used in popular culture, featuring in numerous TV shows, films and advertisements due to its catchy and reflective tone.
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Live Performances"Babylon" became a staple part of David Gray's live performances and is often recognized as his signature song.
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Other VersionsTwo different versions of the song exist – "Babylon I" and "Babylon II". Babylon II, which features extra lyrics in the chorus, was the version released as a single.
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Song Producers"Babylon" was co-produced by David Gray, Iestyn Polson, and Craig McClune.
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