December 4th
December 4th: A Triumph of Resilience and Liberation
Lyrics
December fourth
Refers to December fourth.
Was a day we won't forget
Highlights that it was a memorable day.
The same spirit raised against
Expresses a unified opposition against oppression.
the oppression based in their lies
Addresses the oppressive nature of lies.
this shiny day our people took the streets again
Describes a day when people took to the streets for their cause.
reclaiming freedom, land and peace
Desires to reclaim freedom, land, and peace through action.
like we did too many times
Reflects on previous instances of similar actions.
Under the sun of our old land there's a people who always laugh
Refers to a people in the old land who consistently find joy.
We’ve been conquered, subjugated
Acknowledges being conquered and dominated.
Can you hear it?
Challenges the listener to hear and understand the situation.
We’ve been controlled and put down - we never ceased to laugh
Despite control and suppression, the laughter persists.
Under control and dominated
Reiterates the state of being under control and dominated.
can you see it? we wanna see our dignity restored
Expresses the desire to regain lost dignity.
Still asking for freedom
Continued pursuit for freedom.
Still asking for land
Continued fight for land rights.
we'll keep on fighting - we'll never cease to laugh
Commitment to persist in the struggle while maintaining laughter.
TO LAUGH!
Emphasizes the importance of laughter amidst adversity.
Thousands of years of history
Reflects on thousands of years of historical roots.
Through the Ocean and the Sea
Symbolizes vast geographic and cultural expanses.
From the desert to the fields
Highlights different terrains and regions.
Tartessic roots, African taste
References historical and cultural influences.
We just wanna see our dignity restored.
Reiterates the desire to regain lost dignity.
under the sun of our old land there's a people who always laugh
Reiteration of a people's joy under the sun.
a spirit that remains
Highlights the enduring spirit within the community.
WE’RE STILL HERE
Asserts the existence and resilience of the community.
We’ll keep on fighting
Declaration to continue the fight for their cause.
WE’RE STILL HERE
Reiterates the determination to persist.
Break!
Indicates a break or pause in the song.
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