Unity
Embracing Unity: A Harmonious Call for Oneness by Desmond Dekker
Lyrics
This is the time that we all should live as one, brothers.
This is a time when everyone should live together as one, emphasizing a sense of brotherhood.
This is the time that we all should live as one, sisters.
Similar to the first line, stressing the importance of unity, but specifically addressing sisters.
So come along brothers,
An invitation for brothers to join in unity.
And come along sisters.
An invitation for sisters to join in unity.
U.N.I.T.Y.
The abbreviation "U.N.I.T.Y." is introduced, symbolizing unity.
This unity.
Reiteration of the theme of unity.
So come along brothers and sisters. Whoah-ohhh!
An enthusiastic call for both brothers and sisters to come together in unity.
Aah! Aah!
An expression of excitement or affirmation.
We must live as one,
An assertion that living as one is essential.
'Cause two wrongs can never make a right.
Highlighting the ineffectiveness of two wrongs in making a right, promoting the idea of harmony.
Look into the age that we're living in today, brothers.
Encouraging an examination of the current era, addressing brothers.
Look into the age that we're living in today, sisters.
Similar to line 12 but addressing sisters, suggesting a shared responsibility.
So come along brothers,
A repeated call for brothers to join in unity.
And come along sisters.
A repeated call for sisters to join in unity.
U.N.I.T.Y.
The repetition of "U.N.I.T.Y." emphasizes the theme of unity.
This unity.
Reiteration of the concept of unity.
So come along brothers and sisters. Whoah-ohhh!
A passionate call for both brothers and sisters to unite.
Aah! Aah!
An expression of excitement or affirmation.
Aah-aah-aah!
Repetition of an expression of excitement.
Look into the age that we're living in today, brothers.
A renewed call to examine the current era, directed at brothers.
Look into the age that we're living in today, sisters.
Similar to line 23 but addressing sisters, maintaining a gender-inclusive approach.
So come along brothers,
A repeated invitation for brothers to join in unity.
And come along sisters.
A repeated invitation for sisters to join in unity.
U.N.I.T.Y.
The repetition of "U.N.I.T.Y." reinforces the central theme of unity.
This unity.
Restating the importance of unity.
U.N.I.T.Y.
Repetition of the symbolic "U.N.I.T.Y.," emphasizing unity once again.
This unity.
Reiteration of the theme, stressing the unity that is essential.
U.N.I.T.Y.
Emphasizing unity through the repetition of "U.N.I.T.Y."
This unity...
A conclusive affirmation of unity, underlining the song's core message.
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