One by One
Liberation in Conformity: One by One
Lyrics
When he was young he thought he'd walk the paths
When he was young, he envisioned following the paths of heroes with a sense of adventure and spirit.
Of the heroes that he worshiped, being adventurous and spirited
Despite the initial aspirations, he ended up choosing a path that he believed was destined for him.
And yet he chose the path he was meant to walk
He had to conform to societal expectations, abandoning his dreams and falling in line with the norm.
He had to fall in line, he had to leave his dreams behind
The necessity to conform led him to leave behind his dreams, facing the reality of societal expectations.
When we stop to dream
Reflecting on ceasing to dream and its impact on individual identity.
What is left of you and me
Questioning the remnants of identity when the ability to dream is lost.
One by one we fall like dominos following the crowd
Individuals succumb one by one, like dominos, following the crowd and societal norms.
One by one it's just a little push to finally face the ground
The fall is gradual, with a small push leading to the ultimate confrontation with reality.
One by one is it still my own way or have we been enslaved
Contemplating whether one is still following a personal path or has become enslaved by societal expectations.
One by one when will we finally find the strength to liberate our self again
Anticipating the moment when strength will be found to break free from societal constraints.
She was born and raised in this oppressive state
Describing a woman constrained by an oppressive state, with her gender and religion limiting her freedom.
Constrained by her religion, her gender is her affliction
Highlighting the affliction of gender within the confines of her religious background.
Although she not the only one that's hurt
Acknowledging that she is not the only one suffering in this oppressive environment.
Well It seems to me she will never be as free as me
Expressing the belief that she may never experience the same level of freedom as the speaker.
When we stop to dream
Reflecting again on the impact of ceasing to dream on individual identity.
What is left of you and me
Questioning what remains of individuals when the ability to dream is taken away.
One by one we fall like dominos following the crowd
Individuals falling one by one, resembling dominos, as they conform to societal expectations.
One by one it's just a little push to finally face the ground
The fall is a consequence of a small push, leading to a confrontation with the harsh reality.
One by one is it still my own way or have we been enslaved
Raising the question of whether the chosen path is still personal or if individuals are enslaved by societal norms.
One by one when will we finally find the strength to liberate our self again
Anticipating a future moment when individuals will find the strength to liberate themselves.
Toni wants to get a job
Individual stories illustrate diverse struggles, desires, and aspirations, emphasizing the universal quest for freedom and self-determination.
Emma is trying to find love
-Sara fights for equality
-Omar intends to cross the sea
-Berry wants to marry John
-Joe is looking for a home
-Carla would love to go to school
-Donald likes to play the fool
-Lee wants a family
-With children two or three
-Priya wishes to be a girl
-Instead to sew for the world
-We all should have the right
-To decide for our life
-I keep on wishing for that day
-I hope it's not that far away
-One by one
-One by one
-One by one
-We fall like dominos following the crowd
-One by one it's just a little push to finally face the ground
-One by one is it still my own way or have we been enslaved
-One by one when will we finally find the strength to liberate our self again
A final plea for the collective strength needed to achieve liberation from societal constraints.
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