Path To Babylon
Hypocrisy · The Fourth Dimension [1994]
Destroying all that's good
Crush Christianity and let Satan loose
Fake your ways
And give us a sound
And let us know the time in here
In dark religion,
Those who never sacrifice are killed
The true believer
When no one is alive
The real freedom
To let one die
The path will lead me there
The way from the darkness
And there I will stay
To fulfill my own dark life
(Who completes the long lost journey
will rule through history
The one prophet
depends on the walk
With souls of death
is near)
The earth will be like a dungeon
Hell will rise through the sand
My life with always protection
As long as they hate you
[repeat "the true believer.."]
The path will lead me there
(The path) to babylon.
And there I will stay,
To fulfill my own dark life.
Path To Babylon
Path To Babylon stands as a defining track from Hypocrisy's 1994 album, The Fourth Dimension. Released during a pivotal era for the band, the recording captures the group's transition into a more refined melodic death metal sound. Peter TÃĪgtgren's songwriting on this track blends aggressive riffing with atmospheric depth, showcasing the production values that would come to define the band's mid-nineties output. The song reflects the darker, more complex themes often explored in their discography during this period. As part of a celebrated album, it remains a significant song in the band's catalogue, illustrating their ability to balance heavy instrumentation with melodic sensibilities. This work continues to resonate with fans of the genre, representing a key moment in the evolution of Swedish metal.