Babylon
Rise and Ruin: Unveiling the Depths of Babylon's Fall
Lyrics
Everybody turn with a blind eye
People turn a blind eye to the truth.
To a diet of death and cyanide
Engaging in a destructive lifestyle symbolized by death and cyanide.
(Just pre-)
Introducing a shift in perspective (previously mentioned in line 1 and 2).
Just pretend that
Suggesting a facade or pretending.
(Tend you're)
Continuation of pretending or putting on a front.
You're okay
Encouraging oneself to appear okay despite difficulties.
(Okay)
Reiteration of being okay.
And it will all be fine
Believing that everything will be fine by pretending.
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
Welcome to the collapse of a corrupt and decadent society (Babylon).
(Welcome to the fall)
Repeating the welcome to emphasize the downfall.
And the rapture of the world
Referring to the ecstasy or climax of the world's destruction.
We built it on
The destruction is built on something significant (not specified).
The scenery is quintessential and
The surroundings are typical and characteristic.
And our ignorance is fundamental
Human lack of knowledge is fundamental to our imminent downfall.
To our pending demise
Our pending destruction is linked to ignorance.
Now I claw out my eyes
An extreme reaction to the realization, self-inflicted blindness.
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
Repeating the welcome to emphasize the societal collapse.
(Welcome to the fall)
Reiteration of the fall and its consequences.
And the rapture of the world
Reiterating the climax of the world's destruction.
We built it on
The destruction is built on something significant (not specified).
Is there no repentance
Expressing a desire for forgiveness or redemption.
For me here?
Questioning the possibility of repentance in the current situation.
Is there any other way
Exploring alternative ways to find redemption.
For me to try
A plea for an alternative path or solution.
For death to die
A desire for death to end or a symbolic death to occur.
Kiss your life goodbye
Suggesting an irreversible farewell to life.
And hold the sun
Holding onto something precious as everything crumbles.
Feel the fire in my eyes
Feeling the intensity of the destruction in one's eyes.
It's only just begun
Emphasizing that the destructive process has just started.
It's only just begun
Reiteration of the early stage of destruction.
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
Repeating the welcome to emphasize the societal collapse.
(Welcome to the fall)
Reiteration of the fall and its consequences.
And the rapture of the world
Reiterating the climax of the world's destruction.
We built it on
The destruction is built on something significant (not specified).
Welcome to the fall
Repeating the welcome to emphasize the societal collapse.
Goodbye Babylon
A final farewell to the corrupted society (Babylon).
Goodbye
A definitive farewell, emphasizing the end of Babylon.
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