Discover the story of the song > Babylon’s Burning – The Ruts

The song is about a place called Babylon that is burning with anxiety. The protagonist is talking about how Babylon is burning in the streets, in people's houses, and in the ghetto. They mention that Babylon is burning with anxiety because of fear, ignorance, and hate. The song repeats the chorus and hook multiple times to emphasize the idea that Babylon is burning with anxiety and the protagonist is pleading with his partner to see it.