Women's march
Defiant Echoes: Unveiling the Resilience in Roni Alter's 'Women's March'
Lyrics
We cannot despair
We must not lose hope or give in to despair.
Don't be silent , don't you dare
Encouragement to speak out and not stay silent, challenging the status quo.
shout a thundering yell
Advocating for expressing strong, impactful voices, like a loud yell.
It's our duty to follow their trail
Highlighting the responsibility to continue the path set by others.
We cannot despair
Reiteration of the importance of not succumbing to despair.
Don't be silent , don't you dare
Reiterating the call to avoid silence and take a stand.
with our wounded skin
Referring to the challenges and scars faced, possibly symbolizing struggles.
We have to get dirty and ward off the king
Emphasizing the need to actively engage and resist oppressive forces.
We cannot despair
Repeating the message of not giving in to despair.
Don't be silent , don't you dare
Repeating the call to break silence and speak out against injustice.
shout a thundering yell
Reiterating the importance of expressing oneself loudly and boldly.
It's our duty to follow their trail
Reaffirming the duty to follow the trail of those who fought for change.
Kings, all mighty lords
Addressing powerful figures, possibly rulers, with a call for rebellion.
Rise us up on tiny swords
Metaphorically urging to rise against oppressive forces with symbolic "tiny swords."
My king my lord
Acknowledging a ruler, possibly critical or sarcastic in tone.
Sits in a castle of satin and gold
Describing the opulence of the ruler's residence, implying detachment from reality.
Kings, all mighty lords
Reiterating the call to rise against powerful figures.
Rise us up on tiny swords
Continuing the metaphor of rising with small but impactful "tiny swords."
My lord my king
Addressing the ruler again, possibly with a sense of personal connection.
The castle is ready for us to get in
Indicating readiness to challenge the ruling class by entering their symbolic fortress.
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