Lyrics
His little feet are burning
Expresses the pain or intensity of a situation, possibly the emotional turmoil experienced by a young individual.
On the hot desert soil
Describes the harsh environment in which the person finds themselves, emphasizing the difficulty or challenge.
Its barely hours since the village burnt down
Indicates a recent tragic event – the burning of the village – setting the stage for the protagonist's journey.
Now he's taken prisoner
Suggests that the individual is captured or detained after the village incident, hinting at a loss of freedom.
The little dreamer village boy
Highlights the youth and innocence of the person, portraying them as a dreamer from a rural background.
Dreamt of being a football star
Shares the dream of becoming a football star, representing aspirations and hopes for a better future.
Now marched by army rebels
Reveals the grim reality of being conscripted by rebel forces to participate in a war against the individual's will.
To fight a war that is not his
Emphasizes the involuntary nature of the person's involvement in the conflict, highlighting the injustice.
Imitu bedingo
Introduces a phrase that might be part of a local language, possibly reflecting a plea or lamentation.
Okello Okello
Repetition of the name "Okello" and the phrase, reinforcing a sense of identity and struggle.
Okello Okello
-Imitu bedingo
-Okello Okello
-Okello Okello
-Forced into brutality
Describes the person being forced to adopt violent and harsh behaviors due to the circumstances.
He was a child no more
Indicates the loss of innocence and the premature transition to a more mature and harsh reality.
He learnt to kill
Details the person's adaptation to the harsh environment, including learning skills for survival.
Learnt how to fight
-Learnt how to survive
-But deep in his heart remains
Despite the forced brutality, there's a persistent dream or hope that remains within the individual.
This dream that would not die
Expresses the enduring nature of the dream, suggesting it is deeply ingrained in the person's heart.
Every day he went to sleep a night
Highlights the contrast between the harsh reality and the dream, emphasizing the struggle faced daily.
He could hear the voices in his mind
Suggests the impact of the traumatic experiences, as the person hears voices in their mind, potentially representing inner turmoil.
Theyre saying
Introduces a dialogue or thoughts within the person, possibly reflecting the internal conflict.
Imitu bedingo
Repetition of the name "Okello" and the phrase, underscoring the ongoing struggle and plea for freedom.
Okello Okello
-Okello Okello
-Imitu bedingo
-Okello Okello
-Okello Okello
Reiterates the plea for freedom and reinforces the persistence of the struggle.
First chance to be free
Introduces a pivotal moment, offering the person a chance for freedom and a choice to stay or run.
Should I run or should I stay
Reflects the internal dilemma faced by the person regarding whether to escape or remain in the current situation.
His little feet start running
Describes the physical action of the person's decision to run, potentially symbolizing a pursuit of freedom.
Coz he can hear his mama say
References the mother, introducing a maternal element that influences the person's decision to escape.
Atinaba
Includes phrases that may be part of a local language, possibly expressing encouragement or guidance from the mother.
Wipewiliba
-Akaniodiluni
-Dwongpashuba
-Okello Okello
Repeats the name "Okello," connecting it with the act of running through the night.
Running through the night
Describes the physical act of running for freedom, emphasizing the intensity and urgency of the escape.
Okello Okello
-Oh he run with all his might
-Okello Okello
-Running for his life
-Okello Okello
Highlights the achievement of freedom, suggesting that the person has successfully escaped from the oppressive situation.
Oh and now he is free
-Okello Okello
-Free to run
Expresses the newfound freedom, conveying the ability to live and pursue the dream that was previously suppressed.
Okello Okello
-Free to live
-Okello Okello
-To live his dream
-Okello Okello
Repeats the name "Okello" and emphasizes the individual's potential to live their dream freely.
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