Now More Than Ever
Now More Than Ever: A Call for Unity and Compassion
Lyrics
Break the glass for emergency
Breaking the glass for emergency situations, metaphorically addressing a critical moment.
Break it for national security
Breaking the glass for the sake of national security, emphasizing urgency and a threat to the nation.
They've crossed the line and they're stopping at nothing
Highlighting the aggressors who have crossed ethical boundaries and are determined to achieve their goals at any cost.
They've stolen their power like they do every time
Accusing the powerful figures of stealing authority, possibly through deceitful means.
Your papers please, passports denied
Referring to oppressive measures like demanding papers and denying passports, symbolizing control and restriction.
Just like the days before 1939
Drawing parallels to the prelude of World War II, indicating a historical context of rising tension and authoritarianism.
Resistance is part of our nation's pride
Asserting that resistance against injustice is an integral part of national pride.
You're Americans stop toeing the line
Encouraging Americans to resist conformity and challenge unjust authority.
Now more than ever we need unity
Stressing the current need for unity among people, likely in the face of adversity.
Now more than ever we need vigilance
Emphasizing the importance of vigilance, suggesting a call to stay alert and aware of potential threats.
Now more than ever compassion rules the day
Advocating for compassion as a guiding principle in difficult times.
Stand proud stand strong
Encouraging a sense of pride and strength in standing up against oppression.
Don't you let 'em grind ya down
Urging resilience and not allowing external forces to demoralize or oppress.
Throw aside your fear of the foreigner
Challenging the fear of the unknown and advocating for solidarity with people from different backgrounds.
they're workers of the world like you and me
Emphasizing the commonality of workers globally and rejecting divisive attitudes.
A slight to one is a slight to all
Highlighting the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of collective solidarity.
They divide us like that 'cause we let 'em every time
Criticizing the tendency of people to be divided, attributing it to their own complacency.
There's enough for all there's enough to be free
Asserting that there is enough resources for everyone and advocating for freedom for all.
There's enough for a better society
Calling for a vision of a better society with shared resources.
It's not radical to put people over profit
Advocating for prioritizing people's well-being over financial gain, challenging profit-driven motives.
You're Americans now act like it!
Directing Americans to act in ways that prioritize collective interests.
Now more than ever we need unity
Reiterating the current crucial need for unity among people.
Now more than ever we need vigilance
Reemphasizing the call for vigilance, staying alert to safeguard against potential threats.
Now more than ever compassion rules the day
Reaffirming the importance of compassion as a guiding principle in challenging times.
Stand proud stand strong
Encouraging a sense of pride and strength in the face of adversity.
Don't you let 'em grind ya' down
Warning against succumbing to external pressures or demoralization.
Don't you let 'em turn it around
Emphasizing the need to resist attempts to reverse progress or positive change.
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