We Stand Alone
Embracing Unity: We Stand Alone, a Song of Resilience and Solidarity
Lyrics
From the wide Limpopo sand
Refers to the wide Limpopo sand, suggesting a geographical starting point, possibly representing a region or place.
Up through green Manicaland
Indicates movement from the Limpopo sand to green Manicaland, possibly symbolizing progress or journey.
Side by side and hand to hand
Emphasizes unity and solidarity, with people standing side by side and hand in hand.
Everyone will make a stand
Expresses a collective commitment to take a stand, possibly for a cause or principle.
No bastions of steel and stone
Rejects the idea of relying on fortifications (bastions) made of steel and stone.
No massacre of flesh and bone
Rejects violence and bloodshed, denouncing a massacre of flesh and bone.
And the right to fight for what we own
Asserts the right to fight for ownership or rights without resorting to physical destruction.
We stand alone we stand alone
Reiterates the theme of standing alone, emphasizing self-reliance and independence.
Where the red flame lily grows
Describes a location where the red flame lily grows, possibly symbolizing passion or vitality.
Where the wild Zambezi flows
Refers to the wild Zambezi river, suggesting a place of natural beauty and untamed essence.
Where the hunter's fire glows
Points to a place where the hunter's fire glows, possibly signifying a community with shared values or traditions.
Every man and woman knows
Highlights universal awareness among men and women about a common truth or reality.
No bastions of steel and stone
Repeats the rejection of relying on physical fortifications (bastions) and violence.
No massacre of flesh and bone
Reiterates the opposition to massacres, emphasizing a commitment to nonviolent principles.
And the right to fight for what we own
Restates the right to fight for ownership or rights without resorting to physical destruction.
We stand alone we stand alone
Emphasizes the theme of standing alone, underscoring individual and collective strength.
Beyond the blue Matopo haze
Refers to a location beyond the blue Matopo haze, suggesting a destination beyond challenges or obstacles.
Where the stately sable graze
Describes a place where the stately sable graze, possibly symbolizing prosperity or abundance.
'Cross the fields of waving maize
Highlights the beauty of fields with waving maize, possibly symbolizing sustenance and growth.
Even through the darkest days
Suggests perseverance through difficult times, even in the darkest days.
No bastions of steel and stone
Repeats the rejection of relying on physical fortifications and violence.
No massacre of flesh and bone
Reiterates the opposition to massacres, emphasizing a commitment to nonviolent principles.
And the right to fight for what we own
Restates the right to fight for ownership or rights without resorting to physical destruction.
We stand alone, we stand alone
Emphasizes the theme of standing alone, underscoring individual and collective strength.
Through the flood and through the drought
Describes enduring through both floods and droughts, symbolizing resilience in various challenges.
Through the years of fears and doubt
Reflects on the passage of time marked by fears and doubts, highlighting perseverance.
Never let the flame go out
Encourages maintaining a metaphorical flame (symbolic of hope or spirit) despite challenges.
We will stand alone and shout
Declares a commitment to standing alone and proclaiming one's beliefs or identity.
No bastions of steel and stone
Repeats the rejection of relying on physical fortifications and violence.
No massacre of flesh and bone
Reiterates the opposition to massacres, emphasizing a commitment to nonviolent principles.
And the right to fight for what we own
Restates the right to fight for ownership or rights without resorting to physical destruction.
We stand alone, we stand alone
Emphasizes the theme of standing alone, underscoring individual and collective strength.
No bastions of steel and stone
Reiterates the rejection of relying on physical fortifications and violence, emphasizing resilience.
No massacre of flesh and bone
Restates the opposition to massacres, emphasizing a commitment to nonviolent principles.
Comment