Babylon The Bandit
Steel Pulse · Other Songs - Steel Pulse
FEEL LIKE
I feel like a gunslinger
Just a wait just a wait just a wait
Waiting to pull trigger
I'm so eager
With my itchy finger
Just can't wait a just can't wait
I can't wait to chase
CHORUS
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him in a bottomless pit, yeh
Babylon
Dash him way in a de pit now
Coming from a den of scavengers
Out they come to steal
To rape the Earth of its beauty
The truth must be revealed
Bring forth Liberation Posse
The chase must now begin
Fire to all downpressors
Death is the wages of sin
CHORUS
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him in a bottomless pit, yeh
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him way in a de pit now
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him in a bottomless pit, yeh
Babylon
Dash him way in a de pit now
Coming from a den of scavengers
Out they come to steal
To rape the Earth of its beauty
The truth must be revealed
Bring forth Liberation Posse
The chase must now begin
Fire to all downpressors
Death is the wages of sin
CHORUS
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him in a bottomless pit, yeh
Babylon
Dash him way in a de pit now
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him in a bottomless pit, yeh
Babylon
Dash him way in a
De bottomless pit, yeh
Their words were smoother than butter
War was in their hearts
Their words were like the softest oil
They made a lie sound real
Watch out
Whip it!
CHORUS
Babylon the Bandit
Dash him in a bottomless pit, yeh
Babylon
Dash him way in a de pit now
Babylon time has caught up on you
Babylon Rasta prophecy true
Babylon The Bandit
Steel Pulse's 'Babylon The Bandit' stands as a defining track within the reggae and roots rock canon, reflecting the group's commitment to political consciousness and social justice. Released during a period of heightened activism, the song embodies the band's signature blend of traditional reggae rhythms with gritty, working-class rock energy. The composition serves as a powerful anthem against oppression, utilizing the metaphor of a bandit to critique systemic corruption and the struggle for liberation. As a key element of their broader discography, the recording captures the raw, unpolished sound characteristic of the early 1980s UK roots scene, influencing countless subsequent artists in the genre. Its enduring relevance lies in its ability to articulate collective resistance through accessible, rhythmic storytelling.