This song is inspired by biblical themes. The lyrics are based on Psalm 137 from the Bible, which expresses the lament of the Jewish people during their exile in Babylon. The psalm reflects the sorrow and yearning of the Israelites as they long for their homeland, Zion, while in captivity. The most well-known version of "Rivers of Babylon" was recorded by the Jamaican reggae group Boney M. in 1978. The song became a commercial success and is often associated with reggae and disco music. Despite its upbeat and catchy melody, the lyrics convey a deeper sense of longing and nostalgia rooted in the biblical narrative.
Well put. Correction: The Boney M. wasn't a Jamaican group. It was formed in West Germany only 2 girls were from Jamaica 1 was from Mountserat and the Guy was from Aruba the band's founder producer manager and writer was West German Frank Farian who also did the Milli Vanilli lip-syncing Busted duo! Boney M was a disco band from the late 70 to the early 80s but not 1 reggae they had.
Im 62 yrs old and wow does this song by you 4 brings back nothing but great memories. Love the group, and if I may say from the bottom of my heart, I swear each of you look better now then b4. Great job and THANK YOU...
Congratulations for the choreography of the 80's I danced a lot of these hits without knowing that it was a biblical religious hits. I loved it. Thank yo
THANKS FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT SINGING SONG BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND SONG ALL SONGS I PRAISE FOR GOD BLESSINGS TO ALL MUSIC. I'M SIMON UBAL D'SOUZA KARACHI PAKISTAN.
You are absolutely right and I'm totally agree with you indeed..... I really love this song til the last breath of my life ... huge fan of Boney m with love and respect from Pakistan
Oh my rivers of babylon, I love you so much. When I was young this song origin ally sung by Boney M, used to be aired many times a day by all the radio stations the world over..
Yes she's described as a goddess in other videos. Her name is Anny Kristel (from Slovakia?). You can see her in another video as lead singer on the RU-vid home page of "Boney M Again."
dancei muito com esse hit nas discos em 78 mas somente nos anos 90 quando passei a ouvir FM gospel e que soube que esse hit de sucesso era um hit gospel realemte a gente fica velho e ainda nao aprende tudo,!
Once there was a song based on Psalm No 137 sung by the Melodians, then came Boney M who made this song very popular with their disco version and now we have a remake or copy of Boney M with the same song !!
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GROUP EVER - BONEY M AGAIN - I LOVE THEM . THE BEST - I remember my childhood songs that were played on radio , was one of the best songs. This group is very Beautiful -I love them .
Thank you all. My life beautiful time came again. Those days when I here These songs I was very happy. Now again. Thanks God bless u all. Do many more songs like that.
