Babylon is the ancient city known for its wealth and luxury. Famous for "The Hanging Gardens" which were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
According to the Bible, Babylon was built by Nimrod, and was also this city that started many false religions of the world. It became such an advancement of human achievement that it became devoid of God.
How all this fits with the song... I don't really know. Its so bizarre how he uses it. I'd have to do logic gymnastics to make it fit.... e.g.
When they're alone together, they become like a wonder of the world, successful, wealthy in spirit. Or perhaps a return to the peak/achievement of their relationship, as opposed to getting progressively distant and worse.
(.... but that's just my wild guess.)
I agree with napasah. That line blew me away:
"cause there's a thousand lights that will make you feel brand new but if you ever lose your way, i'll leave one on for you...."
So simple and brilliant! Brilliance seems to often say the most in the least.
Babylon is the ancient city known for its wealth and luxury. Famous for "The Hanging Gardens" which were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
According to the Bible, Babylon was built by Nimrod, and was also this city that started many false religions of the world. It became such an advancement of human achievement that it became devoid of God.
How all this fits with the song... I don't really know. Its so bizarre how he uses it. I'd have to do logic gymnastics to make it fit.... e.g.
When they're alone together, they become like a wonder of the world, successful, wealthy in spirit. Or perhaps a return to the peak/achievement of their relationship, as opposed to getting progressively distant and worse.
(.... but that's just my wild guess.)
I agree with napasah. That line blew me away: "cause there's a thousand lights that will make you feel brand new but if you ever lose your way, i'll leave one on for you...." So simple and brilliant! Brilliance seems to often say the most in the least.