They'll Never Keep Us Down
Rise Strong: Defying Oppression Through Unity
Lyrics
United we stand, divided we fall
Emphasizes strength in unity and vulnerability in division.
For every dime they give us a battle must be fought
Highlights the need for struggle in the face of financial challenges.
So working people use your power the key to liberty
Encourages the working class to recognize their collective power for freedom.
Don't support the rich man's style of luxury
Discourages supporting a luxurious lifestyle associated with the wealthy.
There ain't no way they can ever keep us down
Expresses resilience and determination against oppression.
There ain't no way they can ever keep us down
Reiterates the theme of unwavering resilience and defiance.
We won't be bought, we won't be sold
Declares resistance to being bought or sold, asserting the goal of fair treatment.
To be treated right, well that's our goal
States the aspiration for proper treatment and respect.
There ain't no way they can ever keep us down
Reaffirms the belief that oppression will not prevail.
We've been shot, we've been jailed, lord its a sin
Acknowledges historical hardships faced, including imprisonment and violence.
Women and children stood right by the men
Recognizes the solidarity of women and children with men in their struggles.
We've got a union contract that keeps the worker free
Highlights the importance of union contracts in ensuring worker freedom.
They'll never shoot that union out of me
Asserts the indomitable nature of the union, immune to suppression.
They'll never shoot that union out of me, oh no
Repeats the resilience of the union against attempts to dismantle it.
They'll never shoot that union out of me
Emphasizes the enduring strength of the union against opposition.
Got a contract in our hand signed by the blood of honest
Describes the contractual commitment with symbolism of blood and honesty.
men
Reiterates the invincibility of the union against external threats.
They'll never shoot that union out of me
Confirms the resilience of the union against attempts to dismantle it.
The power wheel is rolling, rolling right along
Portrays the momentum of progress and the endurance of the union.
The government is keep it going going strong
Comments on the government's role in sustaining the power dynamic.
so working people get your help from your own kind
Advises seeking support from within the community rather than relying on the wealthy.
Your welfare on the rich man's mind
Points out that the rich may not prioritize the welfare of the working class.
Your welfare on the rich man's mind
Repeats the idea that the rich may not prioritize the welfare of the working class.
Your welfare on the rich man's mind
Reiterates the idea that the rich may not prioritize the welfare of the working class.
They want the power in their hands just to keep out of the workers hands
Suggests that the powerful want to keep control away from the workers.
Your welfare on the rich man's mind
Repeats the idea that the rich may not prioritize the welfare of the working class.
They'll never, never, never keep us down
Confidently declares the inevitability of overcoming oppression.
They'll never, never, never keep us down
Reiterates the unwavering determination to resist oppression.
The cheat, rob and kill but we'll stop that big wheel
Acknowledges oppressive actions but asserts the ability to overcome them.
They'll never, never, never keep us down
Repeats the declaration of resilience against attempts to suppress.
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