Fire on Babylon
Sinéad O'Connor
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She took my father from my life oh Took my sister and brothers oh I watched her torturing my child Feeble I was then but now I'm grown Fire on babylon Oh yes a change has come Fire on babylon Fire Fire Fire She's taken everything I liked She's taken every lover oh And all along she gave me lies Just to make me think I loved her Fire on babylon Oh yes a change has come Look what she did to her son Fire Fire Fire on Life's backwards Life's backwards People turn around The house is burned The house is burned The children are gone Fire Fire Fire on babylon Oh yes a change has come Fire on babylon Fire Fire, oh Fire, oh Fire on babylon Oh yes a change has come Look what she did to her son Look what she did to her son Fire, haha Fire, haha Fire Fire Fire, aha Fire on babylon Fire on babylon
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Written by: SINEAD O'CONNOR, JOHN REYNOLDS
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Fire on Babylon" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor. It was included in her fourth studio album, "Universal Mother".
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Personal InterpretationO'Connor has often said that the song is about the domestic abuse that she and her sister endured as children. The song is an act of vengeance against their abusive mother, metaphorically represented by 'Babylon'.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song was released as a single in 1994 and reached number 8 on the Norwegian Singles Chart and 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical Acclaim"Fire on Babylon" received positive reviews and acclaim from music critics, being lauded for its honest narrative and raw emotion, which was also emphasized in several of O'Connor's live performances.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fire on Babylon" was directed by Nigel Grierson. It received an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Female Video in 1994.
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Album BackgroundThe album "Universal Mother" carries some of O'Connor's most emotionally intense songs, with "Fire on Babylon" being an extremely personal and poignant piece.
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Cultural ImpactThe song represents a significant piece in the larger conversation about domestic abuse and the long-lasting trauma it can cause.
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CollaborationO'Connor co-wrote "Fire on Babylon" with British musician and composer John Reynolds – who was also her ex-husband – in Michaelschurch, England.
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Inspirational AspectDespite the heavy themes, listeners often perceive "Fire on Babylon" as an anthem of resilience and strength.
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Musical Style"Fire on Babylon" incorporates elements of pop, rock, and soul, offering a dark, haunting melody that matches the intensity of the lyrics.
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Artistic RecognitionIn 1995, the song was nominated for the Grammy Awards in the category of Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
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Live Performances"Fire on Babylon" became a staple in Sinéad O'Connor's live shows, each performance bringing a new depth to the song's intensity and emotional impact.
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