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Feed the hindu dirty water
Expressing contempt, suggesting the mistreatment of Hindus by providing impure water.
With the blood from the sacred cow
Alluding to a sacrilegious act by using the blood of a sacred cow, emphasizing disrespect or violation of religious beliefs.
And what you gonna feed them now?
Raising a question about what the oppressors will provide now, possibly highlighting the lack of just compensation for the endured hardships.
200 years without respite
Stating the duration of oppression (200 years) without relief or break.
200 years, yeah, we're always gonna fight
Expressing a determination to continue the fight despite the prolonged oppression.
And what you gonna feed them now?
Repeating the question of what will be provided to the oppressed now, possibly emphasizing the ongoing struggle for justice.
From udam singh to lakshmi bai
Referencing historical figures (Udham Singh and Lakshmi Bai) known for resistance against oppression.
Spirit lives on and on
Asserting the enduring nature of the spirit of resistance.
So don't forget what they did to you then
Advising not to forget the past mistreatment and injustices.
And don't ever let it happen again...
Warning against allowing a repetition of past atrocities, urging vigilance.
Happen again
Reiterating the importance of preventing the recurrence of historical injustices.
And now the scars don't hurt so much
Indicating that the emotional wounds have healed over time, implying resilience.
And you can forget what you did to us
Suggesting a capacity to forgive, but with a hint of lingering memories.
In this utopian imperial world
Criticizing an idealized imperial world, possibly highlighting the flaws and injustices within it.
And all the names, the pillages and the pain
Mentioning the negative impact of historical events, such as pillages and pain, emphasizing the lasting consequences.
From the black
Referring to suffering from both external ("black") and internal ("blue in my veins") sources.
In my eye to the blue in my veins
Reaffirming the enduring nature of the spirit of resistance and strength.
Spirit lives on and on and on and strong
Encouraging individuals to hold onto their identity and values in the face of adversity.
So hold on to what you are
Asserting that one's true essence cannot be taken away by external forces.
They'll never steal what you really are
Reinforcing the idea that the core of one's being is resilient and cannot be stolen.
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