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Rivers Of Babylon

Sublime

from 40oz. To Freedom (1992)

90 BPM ·2:29 ·1 playlist
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About This Track

Sublime's "Rivers Of Babylon" adapts Psalm 137, a lament from the Judaean people during their Babylonian exile, but also references Haile Selassie I, considered by Rastafari to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This ska punk track, produced in part by Miguel Happoldt, arrives after higher-energy songs.

Why It Works for Running

The slower 90 BPM groove encourages a walk-jog cadence, allowing the body to lengthen its stride and release tension.

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