10,000 Enemies
Emeli Sandé's Anthem of Liberation: Confronting 10,000 Foes
Lyrics
10, 000 enemies wait at my door
There are 10,000 enemies waiting at the singer's door, symbolizing challenges or adversities.
I wait for freedom soon, can't take much more
The singer is eagerly waiting for freedom, expressing impatience due to enduring difficulties.
I feel the whole Earth shake
The singer feels a profound disturbance, possibly representing the magnitude of challenges.
(I feel the whole Earth shake)
A repetition emphasizing the intense feeling of the Earth shaking, signifying the gravity of the situation.
Brought to my knees (Brought to my knees)
The singer is brought to their knees, symbolizing vulnerability or submission to the overwhelming challenges.
Although 10, 000 strong, I shall be free
Despite facing 10,000 strong adversaries, the singer expresses confidence in achieving freedom.
(Although 10, 000 strong, I shall be free)
A reaffirmation of the singer's determination to be free despite formidable opposition.
I shall be free (I shall be free)
Repeated assertions of the singer's belief in eventual freedom.
I shall be free (I shall be free)
-I hear the sweetest sound (I shall be free)
The singer hears a comforting sound, potentially representing hope or guidance.
Blowing from the north (I shall be free)
The sound is coming from the north, suggesting a positive direction or source of inspiration.
It’s says, "Don't panic now"
The sound advises not to panic, offering reassurance in difficult times.
(I shall be free)
A repetition emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and composed.
What's mine is yours (I shall be free)
A declaration that what belongs to the singer is also shared with others, implying a sense of unity.
I hope 10, 000 times (I shall be free)
Expressing a wish for truth to be told 10,000 times, emphasizing the importance of honesty.
You tell me the truth (I shall be free)
A call for the truth from others, acknowledging the necessity of open communication.
’Cause now there's much to do
Recognition of the tasks ahead and the importance of facing them.
(I shall be free)
A repeated declaration of the singer's commitment to eventual freedom.
I trust in you (I trust in you)
Expressing trust in someone, possibly indicating reliance on support from others.
I shall be free (I shall be free)
Reiterated expressions of the singer's belief in future freedom.
I shall be free (I shall be free)
-I shall be free (I shall be free)
-I shall be free (I shall be free)
-I shall be free (I shall be free)
-We shall we free (We shall be free)
A collective declaration of freedom, involving others in the pursuit of liberation.
Truth be free as the sparrow
Truth is compared to the freedom of a sparrow, emphasizing the value of honesty in achieving liberation.
Come join me, come join me come by all
An invitation for others to join in the pursuit of freedom and truth.
Oh, what dreams I've been dreaming
The singer reflects on dreams related to a peaceful march towards freedom.
Of a sweet, sweet march to freedom
Describing the dreams of a march to freedom as sweet, suggesting optimism and positive anticipation.
Freedom, freedom
A repetition emphasizing the theme of freedom.
Sojourn it will be, sojourn it will be
Referring to the journey towards freedom as a sojourn, highlighting the transient nature of the struggle.
Oh, freedom, freedom oh, freedom, freedom
A final repetition emphasizing the desire for freedom.
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