The Ruts were heavily influence by both the UK and Jamaican reggae scene of the late 1970s.
They frequently performed at Rock Against Racism, established when Eric Clapton made his infamous racist statement from the stage at a concert in Birmingham, England.
NB, the lack of a link through to Clapton...
[Verse 1]
Babylon's burning
You burn in the street
You burn in your houses
With anxiety
[Chorus]
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
[Verse 2]
Babylon's burning
You burn in the street
You burn in the ghetto
With anxiety
[Chorus]
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
[Hook]
Babylon's burning
Baby, can't you see?
Babylon is burning
With anxiety
[Verse 3]
You burn as you work
You burn as you play
The spark of fear is smouldering
With ignorance and hate
[Chorus]
And with anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
With anxiety
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
[Hook]
Babylon's burning
Baby, can't you see?
Babylon is burning
With anxiety
[Outro]
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon is burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon's burning
Babylon’s Burning was written by Dave Ruffy & John Jennings & Malcolm Owen & Paul Fox.
Babylon’s Burning was produced by Mick Glossop.
The Ruts released Babylon’s Burning on Fri Jun 08 1979.