Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson's Hope: A Musical Odyssey of Unity and Heart
Lyrics
He was walking with your brother on the streets of alabama
He, likely Jesse Jackson, was walking with the listener's brother on the streets of Alabama.
He was marching next to martin when he died
He was marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr. when King was assassinated.
Working face to face in cuba and managua nicaragua
He worked directly in Cuba and Managua, Nicaragua, suggesting involvement in political or social causes.
He did not yet beat the devil, but he tried
He hasn't completely overcome evil or challenges (the devil), but he made efforts to do so.
Chorus:
Chorus: The repeated lines set the tone for holding on and looking forward to a better world.
Hold on brother, jesse jackson
Addressing Jesse Jackson, encouraging him to persevere.
There's a better world a'coming
Expressing hope for a future utopia or improved society.
Where a man can hope a man will show some heart
Envisioning a world where people can have hope and show compassion.
You just keep right on believing
Encouragement to keep believing in the positive aspects of humanity.
In the better side of human
Emphasizing the better side of human nature.
They ain't ready for it yet, but it's a start
Acknowledging that others may not be ready for this positive change, but it's a step in the right direction.
And you move'em when you hit'em in the heart
Suggesting that Jesse Jackson influences people emotionally and morally.
We must bring it all together we must start right from the bottom
Stressing the need to unite from the grassroots level and help each other.
Back to helping one another when we can
Advocating a return to a community-oriented mindset.
'cause if he's hungry and he's human and he's fighting for his freedom
If someone is hungry, human, and fighting for freedom, their cause should be easy to comprehend and support.
Then he shouldn't be too hard to understand
Highlighting the simplicity of understanding and supporting just causes.
Chorus:
Chorus: Reiteration of the message to hold on and believe in a better future.
Hold on brother, jesse jackson
Continued address to Jesse Jackson, urging perseverance.
There's a better world a'coming
Reiteration of hope for an improved world.
Where a man can hope a man will show some heart
Expressing the desire for a world where individuals exhibit compassion.
You just keep right on believing
Encouragement to maintain belief in the positive aspects of human nature.
In the better side of human
Reaffirming the existence of a better side of humanity.
They ain't ready for you yet, but it's a start
Acknowledging that others may not be ready for positive change, but initiating it is a step forward.
And you move'em when you hit'em in the heart
Suggesting that Jesse Jackson's impact is felt when he emotionally connects with people.
Chorus:
Chorus: Repeating the call to hold on and believe in a brighter future.
Hold on brother, jesse jackson
Continued encouragement directed at Jesse Jackson.
There's a better world a'coming
Reiterating hope for a world marked by compassion.
Where a man can hope a man will show some heart
Encouragement to believe in the better side of human nature.
You just keep right on believing
Advising persistence in holding onto positive beliefs despite the current state.
In the better side of human
Reaffirming the existence of a better side of humanity, even if others are not ready for it.
They ain't ready for you yet, but it's a start
Acknowledging the beginning of a positive change and the emotional impact it can have.
And you move'em when you hit'em in the heart
Emphasizing that positive change happens when it resonates emotionally with people.
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