Babylon The Bandit Lyrics
Steel Pulse
Lyrics
David Hinds
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
Song & Lyrics Facts
Steel Pulse is a British reggae band, formed in 1975. The song "Babylon the Bandit" was released on their album True Democracy, which was released in 1982.
It was written by lead singer David Hinds and produced by Chris Blackwell. The genre of the song is roots reggae and it features lyrics that are socially conscious and critical of oppressive governments. The band consists of five members: David Hinds (vocals, guitar), Selwyn Brown (keyboards, vocals), Steve Nesbitt (guitar, vocals), Ronald McQueen (bass) and Alvin Ewen (drums). Steel Pulse's music has been described as a perfect blend of traditional Jamaican reggae with elements of jazz, funk, soul and African influences. Their lyrics often focus on political and social issues such as racism, colonialism, poverty and oppression. "Babylon the Bandit" contains powerful lyrics about police brutality and corruption, and its message remains relevant today.