Stand Together
Rising from Struggle: Keanu Harker's Anthem of Unity
Lyrics
I don't know where to start
I am uncertain about where to begin.
But I know that it's extremely hard
Despite the difficulty, I am aware that the situation is challenging.
The ship of remorse, that ship has sailed
A sense of regret or guilt is expressed, indicating missed opportunities.
We as a nation, I feel like we have failed
The collective feeling of failure as a nation is acknowledged.
They took their innocence, their innocence
The loss of innocence is highlighted, likely referring to a traumatic event.
But I know, I know that one day it will get better
Despite the current difficulties, there is hope for improvement in the future.
I know, I know that soon we will stand together
Expressing confidence that unity will prevail in the future.
I know that one day we'll stand together, as one
A vision of eventual unity is reinforced.
I know that it's so unfair
An acknowledgment of the perceived unfairness of the situation.
But I know that one day we will get there
Despite the challenges, there is optimism about reaching a better future.
To a place where we treat every child like our own
An aspiration for a future where all children are treated with care.
Flesh of my flesh, and bone of my bone
Expressing a sense of familial connection to all children.
They took their innocence, their innocence
Reiteration of the loss of innocence, emphasizing its impact.
But I know, I know that one day it will get better
Despite the challenges, there is hope for improvement in the future (repeated).
I know, I know that soon we will stand together
Expressing confidence that unity will prevail in the future (repeated).
God I know, I know that one day it will get better
Reiteration of hope for a better future, invoking a higher power (God).
I know, I know that soon we will stand together
Expressing confidence that unity will prevail in the future (repeated).
I know that one day we'll stand together
A vision of eventual unity is reinforced (repeated).
As one
Emphasizing the unity of people as one entity.
As one
Reiteration of the theme of unity.
As one
Further emphasis on the concept of unity.
Sounds the call to come together
A call for unity is sounded.
And united we shall stand
A declaration that through unity, strength will be achieved.
Let us live and strive for freedom
An aspiration for a life of freedom, particularly in South Africa.
In South Africa our land
Expressing a collective identity tied to the land of South Africa.
As One
Reiteration of the theme of unity, emphasizing the oneness of the people.
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