Rivers Of Babylon

Boney M · Ultimate 2.0 (Asian Version) [2011]

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 (prophets 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 (prophets 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 "Rivers Of Babylon" stands as a defining track of the disco-funk era, blending infectious rhythms with a hauntingly catchy melody that transcended its African pop origins. Originally recorded in the late 1970s, the song became a global phenomenon, particularly after its inclusion on the band's 1983 compilation "Best Of." The track's distinctive sound, characterized by its driving bassline and vocal harmonies, cemented Boney M's status as one of the most successful acts of the disco revival. While often associated with the band's later work, the song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and joy, making it a staple in countless dance floors and cultural references worldwide.