Rivers Of Babylon
Boney M · Best Of
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah, we wept when we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah, we wept when we remembered Zion
Then the wicked carried us away in captivity
Requiring from us a song
Now how shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land
Then the wicked carried us away in captivity
Requiring from us a song
Now how shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land
Let the words of our mouths
And the meditation of our hearts
Be acceptable in thy sight be tonight
Let the words of our mouths
And the meditation of our hearts
Be acceptable in thy sight be tonight
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah, we wept when we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
There we wept when we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon (got tears of Babylon)
Where we sat down (you gotta sing the song)
Yeah, we wept (sing a song of love)
When we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon (got fits of Babylon)
Where we sat down (you hear the people cry)
There he wept (they need the power)
When he remembered Zion (ooh, got the power)
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah. there we wept....
Yeah, we wept when we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah, we wept when we remembered Zion
Then the wicked carried us away in captivity
Requiring from us a song
Now how shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land
Then the wicked carried us away in captivity
Requiring from us a song
Now how shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land
Let the words of our mouths
And the meditation of our hearts
Be acceptable in thy sight be tonight
Let the words of our mouths
And the meditation of our hearts
Be acceptable in thy sight be tonight
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah, we wept when we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
There we wept when we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon (got tears of Babylon)
Where we sat down (you gotta sing the song)
Yeah, we wept (sing a song of love)
When we remembered Zion
By the rivers of Babylon (got fits of Babylon)
Where we sat down (you hear the people cry)
There he wept (they need the power)
When he remembered Zion (ooh, got the power)
By the rivers of Babylon where we sat down
Yeah. there we wept....
Rivers Of Babylon
Boney M's 1978 hit 'Rivers Of Babylon' stands as a defining track of disco and world music fusion. The song blends traditional African rhythms with polished dance production, creating an infectious sound that propelled the group to international stardom. Released on their 'Best Of' compilation and later featured on 'Magic Of', the recording showcases the band's signature style, characterized by upbeat tempos and catchy melodies. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's ability to merge cultural elements with mainstream appeal, making it a staple in disco and pop histories for decades.