The Outfield - Voices Of Babylon - Legendado

“Voices of Babylon“ is a song by English rock band The Outfield, taken from their third studio album Voices of Babylon. It was written by guitarist John Spinks, produced by Spinks, David Kahne, and David Leonard, and released as the lead single from the album in March 1989. It became the band’s biggest hit on Billboard’s Album Rock Tracks chart, peaking at number two; it was also a top 30 hit in the U.S., peaking at number 25 on the Hot 100. Outside the U.S., the song fared less well, but represented the band’s top single peak in the United Kingdom (although only at #78). “Voices of Babylon“ by The Outfield explores themes of societal disconnection, the consequences of technological advancement, and the yearning for a return to a simpler time. The song starts with the line “Hit the message, I can hear you calling, No one’s going anywhere tonight.“ This line suggests that despite the constant communication through technology, people are still feeling isolated and disconnected from one another. It implies that despite being able to connect instantly through messages, individuals are not truly connecting on a deeper level. “We conceived a modern generation, It was free but now we pay the price“ reflects on the consequences of progress and the advancements of the modern era. The initial promise of freedom and limitless possibilities has turned into a realization that there are costs and drawbacks to this modern world we’ve created. The lyrics continue: “We’re the victims of our own creation, Chasing rainbows that are painted black or white.“ This line suggests that society has become trapped in a cycle of seeking instant gratification and chasing transient goals. The pursuit of success and happiness is portrayed as a futile effort, as represented by the metaphor of “chasing rainbows.“ The reference to rainbows being painted black or white further emphasizes the limited choices and lack of true fulfillment in this pursuit. “Watch the struggle of our own temptation, Instincts barely keeping us alive“ speaks to the internal conflict and struggles that individuals face in a world filled with temptations and distractions. The “instincts barely keeping us alive“ implies that people are merely surviving rather than truly thriving in this modern world. The chorus, “Back to the rhythm that we all came from, Voices of Babylon, streets of London“ suggests a longing for a return to simplicity and a sense of community. The “rhythm“ represents the primal, instinctive part of human nature that has been overshadowed by the modern world. The reference to the “Voices of Babylon, streets of London“ signifies a desire to reconnect with the genuine voices and people from a time when life felt more authentic. The song ends with the lines: “A small collection of the population, By the time our number’s up, we could be gone.“ Here, the lyrics express a sense of urgency and a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. It suggests that without finding a way to reconnect and overcome the challenges of modern society, we risk losing our true selves and the opportunity to live meaningfully. The Outfield were an English rock band based in London. The band achieved success in the mid-1980s and are best remembered for their hit single, “Your Love“. The band’s lineup consisted of guitarist John Spinks, vocalist and bassist Tony Lewis, and drummer Alan Jackman. They had an unusual experience for a British band in that they enjoyed commercial success in the US, but never in their homeland. The band began recording during the mid-1980s, and released their first album, Play Deep, in 1985 through Columbia Records. The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 list and then reached triple platinum in the United States. The band’s single “Your Love“ reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as No. 7 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and it became their signature song. The band continued to record and tour through the 1980s and then into the early 1990s. While subsequent albums Bangin’ (1987) and Voices of Babylon (1989) saw some chart successes, the group’s popularity waned. ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Here: Follow me here: tags: #TheOutfield #VoicesofBabylon #bestof80s #Legendado #rockandroll #classicrock #rock #halloffame #80sbest #rockandrollmusic #rockandrollbride #80smovies #80smusic #rockandrollbaby #rockandrollaintnoisepollution #rockandrollattitude #rockandrollanimal #80srockandroll #rockandrollboutique #rockandrollburlesque #rockandrollbeauty #rockandrollbeds #rockandrollbingo #rockandrollclothing #rockandrollcarshow #rockandrollchristmas #rockandrollconfessional #rockandrollcake #rockandrolldancing #rockandrollday #rockandrolldog