the Bastille was a fortress in Paris, France, known for its role in the French Revolution. It was primarily a political prison, and its storming on July 14, 1789, is often regarded as a symbol of the beginning of the French Revolution.
Bastille's 2013 breakthrough single was titled ‘Pompeii’ and it was named after the famous archaeological site in Italy. The song is about the fall of the ancient city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The song has become one of Bastille's most popular singles, reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
The famous archaeological site that inspired Bastille's 2013 breakthrough single is called Pompeii. Pompeii is an ancient Roman city in Italy that was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The song's lyrics reference the tragic fate of the city and its inhabitants, using the metaphor of being frozen in time like the preserved ruins of Pompeii.