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- Years of performing "Babylon" and answering questions about the song took a psychic toll on Gray, who stopped playing it for his own mental health. "There was no feeling left, it was just a husk of a song in my mind," he said. After some time away from it, Gray reintroduced the song and reclaimed it.
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"Babylon" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray. Originally released on 12 July 1999 as the second single from his fourth album, White Ladder (1998), it was re-released as the album's fourth single on 19 June 2000.
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Just as the people of Israel suffered 70 years in a concentration camp in ancient Babylon (500 miles from Jerusalem and then ruled by King Nebuchadrezzar) and longed to go home to their loved ones back in Jerusalem, so Gray feels separated from his loved one and longs to be reunited.
Jun 18, 2024 · What Was Babylon? As David Gray said, “The beauty [of the song] is in the music of words themselves.” And despite David Gray saying surprisingly little about the origins of “Babylon,” he devoted a lot of space in the Songfacts interview I cited earlier to why he used “Babylon.”
Apr 27, 2024 · David Gray’s song “Babylon” has become a classic in contemporary music history. Released in 1999, the song has captivated fans around the world with its catchy melody and meaningful lyrics. However, beneath its upbeat tempo lies a deeper meaning that speaks to the human experience.
David Peter Gray (born 13 June 1968) [2] is a British singer-songwriter. Having released his debut album in 1993, he received worldwide attention with White Ladder five years later, particularly for the hit single "Babylon".
Jan 15, 2024 · Nestled among the poignant string of late 90s ballads, David Gray’s ‘Babylon’ stands out—not just as a chart-topping hit, but as an introspective journey dressed in an earworm melody. The lyrics, steeped in emotional stirrings and reflective nuances, are a storyboard of the human condition, the trials of love, and the tribulations of ...
Nov 19, 2019 · David Gray “Babylon” in Howard Stern’s Studio. David Gray performs his hit more than 20 years after the release of his chart-topping 1998 album “White Ladder.” ...more. David Gray ...
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