Lyrics
There is calm then there is storm
Contrasting calm and storm, possibly symbolizing peace and chaos.
There is peace then there is war
Highlighting the duality of peace and war.
There is love then we are torn,
Emphasizing the fragility of love and the struggles that can tear it apart.
oh Lord!
An expression of supplication and acknowledgment of the divine ("oh Lord").
There's a void then there's a song
Describing the transition from emptiness to a song, suggesting hope or fulfillment.
There's a death then we are born
Describing the cycle of life and death, with birth following death.
There is blood then we are home,
Connecting blood to the concept of home, possibly indicating sacrifice.
oh Lord
A continuation of the acknowledgment and plea to the divine ("oh Lord").
If you're free prove it!
A call to action, challenging the listener to prove their freedom.
If you're free prove it!
Reiteration of the call to prove one's freedom.
If you're not loose the chains on your soul!
Encouraging the release of metaphorical chains on the soul.
Come, freedom!
An invitation to embrace freedom.
There are slaves and there are kings
Highlighting the contrast between slaves and kings, addressing societal disparities.
All are bound 'til they are free
Emphasizing the universal condition of being bound until achieving freedom.
All misplaced 'til they believe
Suggesting that individuals are misplaced until they believe in something.
oh, Lord!
Repeating the acknowledgment of a higher power ("oh, Lord").
If you're free prove it!
Repeating the challenge to prove one's freedom.
If you're free prove it!
Reiteration of the call to prove one's freedom.
If you're not loose the chains on your soul!
Reiterating the encouragement to break free from metaphorical chains.
Come, freedom!
Reiterating the invitation to embrace freedom.
If freedom is free as they say it is
Raising questions about the true nature and display of freedom.
Where we go where they displayin' it?
Pondering where freedom is demonstrated or practiced.
We wanna start where the chains end
Expressing a desire to begin where chains end, possibly seeking a promised land.
Is the promised land up for the taken (take it)?
Possibly questioning the availability and accessibility of the promised land.
No one was free on a slave ship (oh), only a slave would enslave men (oh)
Commenting on the paradox that no one on a slave ship was truly free.
Egypt is still in our nature, it changes faces, face it (who liberates them?)
Referencing the lasting impact of historical oppression and its modern manifestations.
I'ma need more then they payin' me I don't need money I need a eagle wing liberty
Expressing a need for more than material wealth, seeking liberty.
Free indeed hidden deep is a plea, I'd rather die than be Steeped beneath tyranny
Affirming a preference for death over living under tyranny.
Oh just like I got it I give it like (oh), grace to the nations No hate for you (no)
Comparing the giving of grace to nations with a lack of hatred.
We integrated we be interracial, You lovin' your neighbors then go let 'em know!
Highlighting unity and acceptance across racial and cultural boundaries.
If you're free prove it!
Repeating the challenge to prove one's freedom.
If you're free prove it!
Reiteration of the call to prove one's freedom.
If you're not loose the chains on your soul!
Reiterating the encouragement to break free from metaphorical chains.
Come, freedom!
Reiterating the invitation to embrace freedom.
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