Jarama Valley
Jarama Valley: Echoes of Freedom in Spanish Hills
Lyrics
There's a valley in Spain called Jarama
Introducing a geographical location, Jarama Valley in Spain.
It's a place that we all know so well
Emphasizing the familiarity of the place to the speaker and the audience.
It was there that we fought against the fascists
Describing a historical event where a battle against fascists took place in Jarama.
We saw a peaceful valley turn to hell
Expressing the transformation of the once peaceful valley into chaos due to the battle.
From this valley they say we are going
Indicating a departure from the valley, but with a plea not to say goodbye hastily.
But don't hasten to bid us adue
Asking not to bid farewell too quickly.
Even though we lost the battle at Jarama
Acknowledging the loss in the battle but expressing determination to liberate the valley.
We'll set this valley free before we're through
Commitment to free the valley despite the setback.
We were men of a the Laken Battalion
Identifying the speaker as part of the Laken Battalion, proud of their fight.
We're proud of the fight that we made
Expressing pride in the battle effort.
We know that you people love the valley
Acknowledging the love of the people for the valley.
We're remember a Laken Vrigade
Recalling the Laken Brigade, creating a sense of unity.
From this valley they say we are going
Repeating the departure theme, urging not to say goodbye hastily.
But don't hasten to bid us adue
Reiterating the request not to bid farewell quickly.
Even though we lost the battle at Jarama
Reaffirming determination despite the loss at Jarama.
We'll set this valley free before we're through
Repeating the commitment to liberate the valley.
You will never find peace with these fascists
Declaring that peace cannot coexist with fascists.
You'll never find friends such as we
Asserting the unique friendship and solidarity of the speaker's group.
So remember that valley of Jarama
Encouraging the audience to remember the significance of Jarama Valley.
And the people that'll set that valley free
Highlighting the people's role in liberating the valley.
From this valley they say that we are going
Repeating the theme of departure and urging not to bid farewell hastily.
Don't hasten to bid us adue
Reiterating the request not to say goodbye too quickly.
Even though we lost the battle at Jarama
Emphasizing the persistence to set the valley free despite the loss.
We'll set this valley free before we're through
Reaffirming the commitment to liberate the valley.
All this world is like this valley called Jarama
Drawing a parallel between the world and Jarama Valley, describing the world as green, bright, and fair.
So green and so bright and so fair
Portraying the world as a beautiful place.
No fascists can dwell in our valley
Declaring that fascists have no place in the speaker's valley.
Nor breathe in our new freedoms air
Expressing the presence of new freedoms in the valley.
From this valley they say we are going
Repeating the theme of departure, advising not to say goodbye hastily.
Do not hasten to bid us adue
Reiterating the plea not to bid farewell too quickly.
Even though we lost the battle at Jarama
Restating the determination to liberate the valley despite the previous loss.
We'll set this valley free before we're through
Reaffirming the commitment to set the valley free.
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