Discover the story of the song > Babylon – David Gray

The protagonist is feeling lost and confused on a Friday night, reflecting on his past mistakes and feeling foolish for being jealous and bitter. On Saturday, he's out and about in a crowd, but wishes his partner was there with him. On Sunday he's alone, wandering through autumn leaves and feeling sad and alone, but as he climbs the stairs to his home, his partner appears before him and he feels hopeful again. Overall, the song is about the protagonist's desire for his partner's love and willingness to let go of his past mistakes to move forward with her.