Joining Mario for the story behind the song "Babylon" by David Gray was host of "The Cringe Binge" podcast, Jules Coll.

Taken from one of the best selling albums in Irish history "White Ladder" , Babylon is one of 5 singles that were released from the album. Released from the album in July 1999 as the second single from the album. It was the biggest selling single from the album, what is the song all about?  The name Babylon means ‘Gate of God’. The song was originally called ‘Caroline’ the name of the girl the song was written about. David Gray used Caroline on his next album. In a nutshell - a guy is staying in on a Friday night flicking through TV stations. He’s feeling down and reflecting on a recent break up and regretting that he opened himself up to such pain. On the Saturday night he’s out, he’s clubbing and “chemicals are rushing through his bloodstream”.  He wishes Caroline was there with him and he realises that it’s fear that’s been holding him back from telling her how he really feels about her and to admit his mistakes in their relationship.

“Let go of your heart, let go of your head and feel it now

It was first released in 1998 on Gray’s own record label but it failed to chart in the UK, however, Irish listeners loved it and it spent 6 weeks at number 1.

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