Te Bastardes
Empowering Anthem: Defy Expectations with 'Te Bastardes'
Lyrics
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Do not let yourself be ground down by the bastards
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Reiteration of the message to resist oppression and negativity
They say
Introduction, stating what "they" say
You are
Referring to the listener as a devil woman
A devil woman who will
Accusation that the listener will bring destruction
Destroy
Encouragement to defy expectations and stereotypes
All that
Referring to accomplishments and achievements
We have worked for up until
Implying a threat to what has been built
Now
Emphasizing the present moment
But I
Personal perspective introduced
Think you
Addressing the listener's individuality
Are a person meant to be your own
Advocating self-determination
So fight
Encouraging a fighting spirit
And rage
Emphasizing passion and anger
And don't let them define who you are
Resist being defined by external forces
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Reiteration of the central message
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Stressing the importance of resistance
Don't let the bastards grind you down!
Explicit instruction not to be subdued
Devil woman
Reiteration of the devil woman identity
You were made to soar
Affirmation of the listener's strength and capability
So unfurl your bat wings and fly
Encouragement to embrace one's unique qualities
Devil woman
Emphasizing independence and self-ownership
You are your own
Rejecting external attempts to diminish one's worth
Don't let the world make you less
Expressing solidarity with the listener
Devil woman
Continued affirmation of the devil woman identity
I stand with you
Offering support and unity
If you need help I'll help you soar
Promising assistance in overcoming challenges
Devil
Reiteration of the devil woman identity
Woman
Repetition for emphasis
Soar
Encouragement to rise above adversity
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Reiteration of the central message
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Emphasizing the importance of resistance
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Further repetition for emphasis
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Continued emphasis on resilience
Blessed be the fight
Blessing the struggle for independence
Blessed be the fight
Repetition of the blessing for emphasis
Blessed be the fight
Continued repetition, reinforcing the blessing
Blessed be the fight
Reiteration of the blessing, emphasizing its importance
Blessed be the fight
Repetition for emphasis on the blessed fight
Devil woman you are your own
Affirmation of individuality and self-determination
Blessed be the fight
Repetition of the blessing with a focus on the fight
Devil woman I stand with you
Expressing solidarity and support
Blessed be the fight
Repetition of the blessing with continued support
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Reiteration of the central message
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
Final repetition of the message, urging resistance
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