Freedom For The Stallion
Cry for Justice: Hope Amidst Struggle
Lyrics
Freedom for the stallion
Expressing the need for freedom for the stallion, symbolizing a call for freedom.
Freedom for the mare and her colt
Extending the call for freedom to include the mare and her colt, emphasizing a broader need for liberation.
Freedom for the baby child
Advocating freedom for the baby child who is too young to vote, highlighting the universal desire for freedom.
Who has not grown old enough to vote
Addressing the issue of young individuals who lack the ability to vote and participate in decision-making.
Lord, have mercy, what you gonna do about the people who are praying to you?
Pleading for divine intervention and questioning how God will respond to those who pray for help.
They got men making laws that destroy other men,
Highlighting the negative impact of laws created by men, leading to the destruction of others.
They've made money "God"
Criticizing the elevation of money to the status of a deity, labeling it as a sinful act.
It's a doggone sin,
Expressing disapproval of the situation where money is revered as a god.
Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way
A call for divine guidance to find a righteous path.
Big ship's a-sailing, slaves all chained and bound,
Describing a large ship carrying slaves, depicting a historical injustice.
Heading for a brand new land that some cat said he upped and found
Referencing the discovery of a new land by someone claiming credit for it.
Lord, have mercy, what you gonna do about the people who are praying to you?
Reiterating the plea for divine intervention in the face of people praying for help.
They got men making laws that destroy other men,
Pointing out the negative impact of laws made by men that harm others.
They've made money "God"
Criticizing the elevation of money to the status of a god as a sinful act.
It's a doggone sin
Reemphasizing the sinful nature of treating money as a god.
Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way
Repeating the call for divine help to find the right path.
Some sing a sad song
Acknowledging the existence of sorrowful situations and emotions.
Some got to moan the blues
Recognizing the expression of blues as a way to cope with hardship.
Trying to make the best of a home
Describing the attempt to make the best of a home that was not chosen.
That the man didn't even get to choose
Commenting on the lack of choice in one's living conditions.
Lord, have mercy, how you gonna be with people like John and me
Pleading for divine understanding in dealing with people like John and the speaker.
They've got men building fences to keep other men out
Highlighting the creation of barriers to keep certain individuals out.
Ignore him if he whispers and kill him if he shouts
Advising to ignore those who whisper and resort to violence against those who shout.
Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way
Reiterating the plea for divine guidance to find the right path.
Oh, Lord, you got to help them find the way
Extending the plea for divine help to include others.
Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way
Repeating the call for divine assistance in finding the right path.
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