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Babylon’s Burning (1999 Remastered) Lyrics by The Ruts

The Crack / Grin and Bear It

1979

[Verse 1]
Babylon's burning
You burn in the street
You burn in your houses
With anxiety

[Chorus]
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning

[Verse 2]
Babylon's burning
You burn in the street
You burn in the ghetto
With anxiety

[Chorus]
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning

[Refrain]
Babylon's burning
Baby, can't you see?
Babylon is burning
With anxiety

[Verse 3]
You burn as you work
You burn as you play
The spark of fear is smoldering
With ignorance and hate

[Chorus]
And with anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning

[Refrain]
Babylon's burning
Baby, can't you see?
Babylon is burning
With anxiety

[Outro]
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon is burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
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About “Babylon’s Burning (1999 Remastered)” by The Ruts

Read the complete lyrics to "Babylon’s Burning (1999 Remastered)" by The Ruts from the album "The Crack / Grin and Bear It" in 1979. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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