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Babble On

by The Marvellous Hearts

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A hypnotic Calypso - Reggae vibed serenade that points out the dangers of addiction to social media, as well as taking a tongue in cheek swipe at the abundance of conspiracy theories in the world.

The upbeat happy feel of this song disguises the dark lyrical content in the same way bluesman Mississippi John Hurt did with his song Payday which has an uplifting melody but outlines a classic blues story of love lost, disillusionment, money problems and abandon.

The new song from Sydney-based The Marvellous Hearts uses that classic technique of John Hurt and many others. People said they did not like the devil music so often these artists chose happy feels and merged that with some dark lyrical content.

lyrics

Babble On
I don’t know if it’s wrong or true
This Lying Light Box got me so confused
I‘m being abused by the news

Nothing is Black & White
This Colour TV is full of shite
I may as well go fly a kite


Don’t Get Hypnotised By all The Lies
Turn off that picture tube
Well I got my sight fixed on a different light
I got a different point of view
TURN OFF THE BABBLE BABYLON

Turn down the radio
Its just the same as that picture show
There is nothing real about reality TV

I cannot believe what I just read
All the rubbish that’s published & the crap were fed
Its all just pollution in the head.

Don’t Get Hypnotised By all The Lies
Turn off that picture tube
Well I got my sight fixed on a different light
I got a different point of view
TURN OFF THE BABBLE BABYLON

Well Lets not forget the Internet
Depression Rage, Sex & Regret
Racism Addiction Gambling & Debt

Well there’s nothing social about social Media
I’d rather swallow an encyclopaedia.
Its all smoke & mirrors & vanity.

Don’t Get Hypnotised By all The Lies
Turn off that picture tube
Well I got my sight fixed on a different light
I got a different point of view
TURN OFF THE BABBLE BABYLON

credits

released January 20, 2021
Vocals - Craig Lyons
Guitar Uke & Bass - George Rigatos
Drums - Andrew Hutchings
Keys - Freyja Garbett
Backing Vocals - Katherine Vavahea
Final Mix - Phil Punch @ Electric Avenue
Mastered - Steve Smart @ Studio 301

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The Marvellous Hearts Sydney, Australia

The Marvellous Hearts
"One minute you hear The Beatles, then it’s Bob Dylan on rotation And yet out of this melting pot comes something distinct and un-pigeonholeable. I like them. Chances are you will too.” Stuart Coupe

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