Song Description
The futility of US involvement in Iraq given the ancient tradition of conflict in the region and the religious nature of the conflict itself.
| Song Length |
4:22 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Poignant |
Subject |
War, World |
| Similar Artists |
Pink Floyd |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The heat of the City, rising desperate and cold.
Young eyes without pity gaze from ancient souls.
Like the dancing of demons dust hangs in the air
A constant companion when no one is there
The ghosts of Bagdad cheer from the rooftops
As Suni and Shia and The Great Satan take there turn.
The game has been played for time without memory
Just waiting. Just waiting for Babylon to burn.
I've gathered together all the fear you've rained down
For all of my memory upon sacred ground.
Now I'll take what you've given, step into the square.
Whispering Allahou Akbar, I'll rise up like a prayer.
See again just how far the mighty have fallen
To the desert's harsh lesson they've all had to learn.
The ages recall another will follow
Just waiting, just waiting, just waiting for Babylon to burn.