Om Nia Merican
Omni American Symphony: Beats and Blood Unplugged
Lyrics
I'm the Om Nia Merican born of beats and blood
I embody the essence of America, shaped by rhythm and heritage.
The concert of the sun unplugged
The vibrant energy of the sun's performance is silenced.
I'm the Om Nia Merican born of beats and blood
Reiteration of being an American rooted in beats and lineage.
The concert of the sun unplugged
Restatement of the quieting of the sun's concert.
I'm the Om Nia Merican born of beats and blood
Continued emphasis on American identity through beats and ancestry.
The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the Om Nia Merican born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-Oh say can you
A reference to the national anthem with a question about perception.
20,000 Negro leagues beneath the
Mentions a significant depth below the surface, possibly societal issues.
Sea-foamed clouds laced with ink that stains when
Imagery of clouds with ink, hinting at the impact of words on society.
Rains makes books of trees at once upon a
Nature turning into books, suggesting transformation and growth.
Dawns early light pawn bishop knight children of
Chess metaphor depicting societal roles and struggles.
Night may queens take kings hereafter thereafter
Speculation on future societal dynamics.
The trickling sands demand that our decisions
Importance of timely decisions represented by trickling sands.
Be timely
-I'm the Omni American born of beats and blood
Reiteration of American identity with an emphasis on beats and lineage.
The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the Omni American born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the offspring of spring reborn pledged and sworn
Symbolic representation of rebirth and the coexistence of opposites.
The risen ash of a flag burned and torn
-I'm the blood of the womb the risen tide of the moon
-The dark side that the light cannot hide
-I'm the pages of history read between the lines
Reading between the lines of history and deciphering hidden truths.
The living truth behind your symbols and signs
-I'm the son of a minister, love of a teacher
Personal background influencing rebellious tendencies.
My mother taught me well so I rebel
-I'm the bell re-tolled yet a story untold the
Symbolism of retold bells and hidden forces shaping events.
Hidden force behind a rock that was rolled
-I'm the omni American born of beats and blood
Continued emphasis on American identity through beats and ancestry.
The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the omni American born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-Oh say can you
Echoing the national anthem with a question about perception.
20,000 Negro leagues beneath the
Reiteration of a deep societal issue beneath the surface.
Sea-foamed clouds laced with ink that stains when
Imagery of clouds stained by rain, suggesting societal impact.
Rains makes books of trees at once upon a
Nature transforming into books, hinting at societal evolution.
Dawns early light pawn bishop knight children of
Chess metaphor illustrating societal roles and dynamics.
Night may queens take kings hereafter thereafter
Speculation on future societal structures.
The trickling sands demand that our decisions
Stress on the timely nature of decisions as represented by sands.
Be timely
-I'm the Omni American born of beats and blood
Repetition emphasizing American identity through beats and ancestry.
The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the Omni American born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the Omni American born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the Omni American born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-Ah, Lift every voice and sing
Encouragement to express and continue the struggle for justice.
Ah, lift every voice and sing
-Ah, and you don't stop
-It don't stop
Assertion that the struggle and expression persist.
Uh, uh, uh
-I'm the, I'm the American born of beats and blood
Final repetition of American identity rooted in beats and lineage.
The concert of the sun unplugged
-I'm the, I'm the American born of beats and blood
-The concert of the sun unplugged
-Uh, yeah, yeah
A concluding affirmation.
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