Desperation and the Mennonite Daughters
They were friends of a friend, once removed
The two were sisters but that was all I knew
Up from Holmes County for the day
Waiting for someone they wouldn't name
Detached and plainly dressed
One was sweating with a hand on her chest
She might have said a quiet, private prayer
They only spoke in German between themselves
Hiding longings they had for something else
They made haste as they went to get away
As they were leaving I thought I heard them say
Don't you worry, haven't lost my faith
The Savior's coming, said he's on his way
Another ten minutes and I will know the truth
Babylon is off the exit
Babylon is by the sea
Babylon is in the tall fields
And cold Midwestern streets
Babylon is thriving
The two were sisters but that was all I knew
Up from Holmes County for the day
Waiting for someone they wouldn't name
Detached and plainly dressed
One was sweating with a hand on her chest
She might have said a quiet, private prayer
They only spoke in German between themselves
Hiding longings they had for something else
They made haste as they went to get away
As they were leaving I thought I heard them say
Don't you worry, haven't lost my faith
The Savior's coming, said he's on his way
Another ten minutes and I will know the truth
Babylon is off the exit
Babylon is by the sea
Babylon is in the tall fields
And cold Midwestern streets
Babylon is thriving
Credits
Writer(s): Kevin Kless, Michael Kinsella
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