Lyrics
This is a song about power,
This song focuses on the concept of power.
the power that you and I have in our hands.
Highlights the power held by individuals.
The power of the people.
Emphasizes the collective power of the people.
`Cause you know all over this world,
Global acknowledgment that people can unite for change.
people finally get it together,
People can overcome challenges when they unite.
get the courage together,
Encourages gathering courage for collective action.
they use the general strike.
Advocates the use of a general strike as a powerful tool.
It's one of the strongest things they got.
General strike is portrayed as a potent force.
In Eastern Europe, Central America, in North America,
References regions where general strikes have been impactful.
believe it or not,
Surprising acknowledgment of its effectiveness in North America.
cause it's power to the people.
Reiterates the theme of power belonging to the people.
Come on!
Encourages immediate action.
We're tired, yeah tired of working'
Expresses fatigue from unrewarding work and the desire for change.
We're tired of working, yeah working for nothing
-We all want, what we got coming
-All we need is a break
-Come on, make no mistake
Encourages decisive action without hesitation.
Everything is not all right
Highlights dissatisfaction and the urgency for rights.
And there's no end in sight
-You can call it what you like
-Come on, stand up for your rights
Encourages standing up for one's rights.
(Chorus)
Repeats the call for a general strike with unity.
Stand up, stand and unite
-It's time for a general strike
-Stand up, stand and unite
-It's time for a general strike
-We been out breaking our backs
Describes the struggles of daily life and unemployment.
Been out working, getting no slack
-All week long just paying those bills
-That's just the people that still got a job
-What about the rest of us - on the soupline
-(Chorus)
Reiterates the call for a general strike and unity.
Stand up, stand and unite
-It's time for a general strike
-Stand up, stand and unite
-It's time for a general strike
-Everything is not all right
Restates the urgency for rights and a general strike.
And there's no end in sight
-You can call it wht you like
-Come on stand up for your rights
-(Chorus)
Repeats the chorus, emphasizing the need for unity and a general strike.
Stand up, stand and unite
-It's time for a general strike
-Stand up, stand and unite
-It's time for a general strike
Final call for a general strike.
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