Lyrics
Hard to imagine the blood that's runnin' through my veins
Expressing difficulty in comprehending the family heritage and personal history.
Nothin' but trouble, inside of me liberty in chains.
Conveying a sense of internal conflict and the paradox of seeking freedom while feeling constrained.
Born to a Nation, the children and their innocence
Acknowledging the connection to a particular nationality and the vulnerability of the younger generation.
An idiot wind blows through this land
Describing a disruptive and chaotic force affecting the nation or community.
Dear Lord give me strength.
Seeking divine assistance and strength in challenging circumstances.
Breakin' out of the skin
Expressing a desire to break free from personal limitations or constraints.
Need some rhythm and blues.
Expressing a need for the emotional and expressive qualities associated with rhythm and blues music.
Coming deep from within
Referring to the origin of emotions or experiences emerging from within oneself.
It's those rhythm and blues.
Highlighting the significance of rhythm and blues as a source of emotional expression.
Down in the ghetto, marking time with self-belief
Describing a challenging environment and the importance of self-confidence in such circumstances.
Babylon voices, square-eyed dreams of dignity.
Referring to societal voices and aspirations for respect and honor.
Feeling the pressure, searching for another place
Expressing the weight of societal expectations and the search for a better place or situation.
Lift up our voices, use our minds
Encouraging vocal expression and mental engagement to bring about positive change.
We will be released.
Anticipating liberation and freedom from the challenges faced.
Breakin' out of the skin
Reiterating the desire to break free from personal limitations through expressive means.
Need some rhythm and blues.
Reemphasizing the need for the emotional and expressive qualities of rhythm and blues.
Coming deep from within
Reiterating that the source of emotional expression comes from within.
It's those rhythm and blues.
Underlining the significance of rhythm and blues as a means of emotional expression.
The sun shine in our eyes
Describing a positive and hopeful outlook, symbolized by the sunshine in one's eyes.
My skin in a different disguise.
Indicating a change in appearance or identity, possibly reflecting personal growth or transformation.
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