In All Rwanda's Glory
In All Rwanda's Glory: A Plea Against Racial War
Lyrics
What do you want to be
Questioning individual aspirations and goals.
Would you fight for your country
Prompting reflection on readiness to defend one's country.
Leaders say "why don't you pick up a gun and shoot at somebody"
Leaders urging people to engage in conflict with weapons.
But they're only gonna protect you if that dollar sign is right
Highlighting the conditional protection based on financial interests.
There's a war in every nation but we turn our heads tonight
Noting global conflicts ignored while turning away from them.
Human rights went on vacation
Expressing the absence of attention to human rights issues.
Money took over a long time ago
Observing the dominance of money in society.
Cry for this racial war
Calling attention to the impact of racial conflicts.
In all Rwanda's glory
Referencing the tragic events in Rwanda.
There ain't no glory in a war ain't no glory
Rejecting the notion of glory in war.
A black man or a white man
Emphasizing unity regardless of ethnicity.
Or an Asian or a Mexican
Listing various ethnicities to underline shared humanity.
Or an African or a South African
Stressing the oneness of the human race.
Or a Serbian or a Libyan
Highlighting diverse nationalities to emphasize unity.
You're all one race, the human race
Asserting the commonality of humanity despite differences.
Just a different smile for a different face
Recognizing diversity with a positive perspective.
Human rights went on vacation
Reiterating the neglect of human rights issues.
Money took over a long time ago
Reinforcing the prolonged influence of money in society.
Cry for this racial war
Expressing sorrow for racial conflicts, possibly referring to Rwanda.
In all Rwanda's glory
Recalling the tragic events in Rwanda.
There ain't no glory in a war ain't no glory
Rejecting the concept of glory associated with war.
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