Move Out Of Babylon
Breaking Chains: For Peace Band's Call to Escape Babylon's Strife
Lyrics
Move out of Babylon
Expresses the desire to depart from Babylon, symbolizing a corrupt or oppressive society/system.
Nah we not go stay
Confirmation of the refusal to remain in Babylon.
I and I must keep troddin' day by day
Commitment to continuing the journey or path despite challenges.
I and I will be strong yes mi Lion
Assertion of strength and resilience using the metaphor of a lion.
I and I will keep troddin' day by day
Reiteration of the commitment to persist and continue despite difficulties.
I see a lot of nonsense around
Observation of prevalent nonsensical or negative occurrences.
Corrupted minds and war inna di streets
References corruption and warfare happening in the streets.
Kidnapping children on the side of the road
Highlights the kidnapping of children, indicating a distressing societal issue.
Thieves in the night come in through your window or your backdoor
Describes the intrusion of thieves, creating a sense of insecurity in homes.
We can't take it more
Expression of being unable to endure these situations any longer.
I don't want no more
Personal declaration of not desiring to endure such circumstances further.
That's why we got to
Reasoning behind the decision to depart from Babylon due to intolerable conditions.
Move out of Babylon
Reiteration of the desire to move out of Babylon, emphasizing the refusal to stay.
Nah we not go stay
Confirmation of the refusal to remain in Babylon.
I and I must keep troddin' day by day
Reassertion of the commitment to continue despite challenges.
I and I will be strong yes mi Lion
Strength and resilience reaffirmed, likening oneself to a lion.
I and I will keep troddin' day by day
Commitment to persisting and continuing despite adversity.
We got to get out of here
Expresses the urgency to leave the current situation or environment.
Living in this crucial time
Recognition of the challenging and critical period in which they are living.
Why do some want to fight one another
Questioning the reasons behind conflicts between individuals.
cgonizing the youths will hurt the next generation
Concern about the impact of agonizing or tormenting the youth on the future.
Compromise the issues without forceful decisions
Suggests resolving issues without resorting to force, advocating for peaceful solutions.
Leaving the communities to follow and proceed
Indicates a lack of leadership or direction causing communities to suffer.
Plans that were made not amongst the people to collaborate
Criticism of plans made without involving the affected people.
We can't take it no more
Reiteration of the inability to endure the current situation any longer.
I don't want more
Personal declaration of not wanting to endure the circumstances any further.
That's why we got to
Reasoning behind the decision to leave Babylon due to intolerable conditions.
Leaving Babylon
Reiteration of the intention to leave Babylon or the oppressive system.
We keep on troddin'
Emphasis on persisting and continuing the journey away from Babylon.
Troddin' to Zion
Reference to moving towards Zion, symbolizing a place of peace or spiritual fulfillment.
chhh ay zuguzuguzungzungzay
Non-lexical vocables expressing rhythm or sounds.
Woahh oh oh
Exclamation or emphasis.
Move
Emphasizing the action of moving away.
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