Survivor
Survivor's Anthem: Embracing Hope Amidst a World in Need
Lyrics
We are the guardians of this life
We bear the responsibility of protecting and preserving life.
Only with our little seeds for a while
Our impact is temporary, symbolized by the fleeting nature of our contributions (little seeds).
Take it or leave it the Earth has run dry
The Earth's resources are depleted, and we face a choice—accept the reality or disregard it.
And I was once hopeful that we'd all survive
Despite past optimism, there's doubt about collective survival.
There's a new dawn in history's page don't you know
A new era is unfolding, emphasizing the importance of one's legacy tied to their actions (oats sown).
Your legacy stands with the oats that you sow
The consequences of our actions impact future generations, represented by children seeking refuge.
Little children washed up on the shore finding home
Children, displaced and vulnerable, are seeking a place to call home.
This world is much smaller than you'll ever know
The world is more interconnected than perceived, emphasizing shared responsibility.
Well I'm a survivor don't you know
The singer identifies as a survivor, resilient in the face of challenges.
The lost and the weary, let's find them a home
A call to support those who are lost and weary by providing them a home.
Born in the slums of a holy war
Origins marked by poverty and conflict, navigating survival through perilous circumstances.
The path to survival through a blood-stained door
The path to survival involves passing through challenges symbolized by a blood-stained door.
And the lands that prosper are over the sea
Prosperous lands lie beyond the sea, highlighting disparities in opportunities.
And the liberty values have washed over me
Values of freedom have influenced the singer, perhaps overcoming personal struggles.
And this little child asleep in his flock
An innocent child, part of a flock, meets tragedy at the hands of those who ridicule.
Drowned like a stone by the people who mock
The child's fate is sealed by those who mock, emphasizing cruelty and injustice.
And the chances are thin for the people near sin
Chances for those close to sin are slim, advocating for compassion and open borders.
So open your borders and let them all in
An appeal to welcome all, as a solution to challenges faced by those in need.
We are the survivors don't you know
A reaffirmation of being survivors, suggesting resilience and shared identity.
The lost and the weary let's find them a home
Advocacy for finding homes for the lost and weary, reiterating a call for compassion.
We are the survivors don't you know
Reiteration of the survivor identity, emphasizing collective strength and endurance.
Let us gather these children and bring them back home
A call to gather and bring displaced children back to a place of safety and belonging.
Love conquers hatred and famine and war
Love is presented as a force that can overcome hatred, famine, and war, underscoring its power.
One simple lesson that we can't ignore
An essential lesson is emphasized—acknowledging and embracing love's ability to triumph over adversity.
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