Boney M. – Rivers of Babylon

“Rivers of Babylon” by Boney M, is an impressive song that has remained evergreen. It was released in the year 1978 from the album “Nightflight to Venus.”

Boney M. are German renowned R&B, reggae, funk and disco music group founded in 1974. The German record producer, Frank Farian was the group’s primary songwriter and the creator of the band.

However, Rivers of Babylon by Boney M. is a song about longing for freedom, peace and a connection to home and faith.

It is inspired by a passage from the Bible, where people of Israel were taken away from their land and lived as captives in Babylon.

The song reflects their sadness and their desire to return to their homeland.

The lyrics talk about sitting by the rivers in Babylon, feeling sorrowful and remembering Zion, their home. Enjoy it!!