WARRING DHOL
Bhanghra Soldier's Anthem: Beats of Unity and Rebellion
Lyrics
Warring dhol of the Bhanghra soldier
Expressing the warlike spirit of the Bhanghra soldier through the beating of the dhol (drum), possibly associated with regions of Pakistan and India.
striking out from Pakistan 'desh and india
Emphasizing the origin of the Bhanghra soldier from both Pakistan ('desh) and India, suggesting a united front.
warring dhol of the Bhanghra soldier
Reiteration of the warlike nature of the Bhanghra soldier, symbolized by the beating dhol.
Warring dhol of the Bhanghra soldier
Continued emphasis on the warlike spirit and identity of the Bhanghra soldier.
striking out from Pakistan 'desh and india
Repetition of the origin and warlike nature, possibly to reinforce the theme.
warring dhol of the Bhanghra soldier
Continued emphasis on the Bhanghra soldier and the drum symbolizing war.
every beat is a blow for al ya
Each beat of the drum is portrayed as a strike or blow for everyone (al ya).
faster than a bullet loudr than a bomb
Comparing the speed and loudness of the drum to a bullet and a bomb, respectively.
against divisions of religion the World;s is in its song
Expressing a stance against religious divisions globally through the power of the song.
old times new times it is the soundtrack
Describing the drum as the soundtrack of different times, referencing a radical tradition that refuses to look back.
radical tradition it ain;t never lookin' back
Stating the commitment to a radical tradition that does not dwell on the past.
carved out of nature roots deeper than deep
Describing the roots of the tradition as deep, originating from nature.
original communicator speaking with the beat
Portraying the drum as an original communicator, speaking through the beat.
India Sri Lanka desh and Pakistan
Mentioning countries (India, Sri Lanka, desh, and Pakistan) as a collective, emphasizing unity.
one nation one people one it's time to make a stand and bang
Advocating for a unified stand as one nation and one people, urging to make a stand and "bang" (act forcefully).
rise up the soldier them and bang
Encouraging soldiers to rise up and take action.
Warring dhol of the Bhanghra soldier
Reiteration of the warlike nature of the Bhanghra soldier through the beating dhol.
striking out from Pakistan 'desh and india
Repetition of the origin and warlike nature, possibly to reinforce the theme.
warring dhol of the Bhanghra soldier
Continued emphasis on the Bhanghra soldier and the drum symbolizing war.
rise up the soldier them and bang
Encouraging soldiers to rise up and take action.
living in the heart of the city life is raw sometimes
Describing the challenges of city life and the need to be cautious.
dealer here copper there hooker here don't ever look 'em int the eyes
Highlighting various urban elements and the caution against direct eye contact.
another youth is hot dwon bettter cut and run
Referring to the dangers faced by the youth and the need to escape.
bu then then you hear the secret message hidden in the beat of the drum
Revealing a hidden message in the beat of the drum, suggesting hope or guidance.
and it goes
Transition point in the lyrics.
feel the drum is everything to you
Expressing the significance of the drum in one's life.
listen can't you it talking to you
Encouraging listeners to perceive and understand the drum's message.
feel it from the valleys and rivers flowin under you
Connecting the drumbeat to natural elements like valleys and rivers, symbolizing its universal presence.
feel it as keeps on pounding through POUNDING THROUGH
Emphasizing the persistent and powerful nature of the drumbeat.
it is the sound hallowed ground it marks it out and plays it loud
Describing the drum sound as sacred and powerful, marking territory and proclaiming loudly.
it belongs to everybody it's the rhytm of the crowd
Asserting that the drum belongs to everyone and represents the rhythm of the crowd.
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