The Harder They Come
Rising Against Oppression: The Harder They Come Unveiled
Lyrics
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement.
Well they tell me of a pie up in the sky
Reference to an unattainable reward or promise.
Waiting for me when I die
Expectation of a reward after death.
But between the day you're born and when you die
Life struggles from birth to death.
They never seem to hear even your cry
Frustration at being unheard and unnoticed.
So as sure as the sun will shine
Confident assertion of claiming one's due.
I'm gonna get my share now of what's mine
Desire for a fair share of life's offerings.
And then the harder they come
Introduction of the theme: facing challenges boldly.
The harder they'll fall, one and all
Anticipating the downfall of those who oppose.
Ooh the harder they come
Reiteration of the tough stance against adversity.
The harder they'll fall, one and all
Continued declaration of resilience.
Well the oppressors are trying to keep me down
Struggle against oppressive forces.
Trying to drive me underground
Resisting attempts to be silenced or controlled.
And they think that they have got the battle won
Belief in eventual victory despite challenges.
I say forgive them Lord
Appeal for forgiveness for those who oppress.
They know not what they've done
Recognizing ignorance in the oppressors' actions.
'Cause as sure as the sun will shine
Confidently claiming entitlement to one's share.
I'm gonna get my share now of what's mine
Reiteration of the inevitability of claiming what's deserved.
And then the harder they come
Reinforcing the idea that obstacles lead to a downfall.
The harder they'll fall, one and all
Stating the consequence of opposition.
Ooh the harder they come
Repeating the warning of consequences for adversaries.
The harder they'll fall, one and all
Emphasizing the universality of the impending downfall.
Ooh, yeah, oh yeah, woah yeah ooh
Expressing emotion and emphasis on the message.
And I keep on fighting for the things I want
Commitment to fighting for desired goals.
Though I know that when you're dead you can't
Acknowledging the limitations of mortality.
But I'd rather be a free man in my grave
Preference for freedom even in death.
Than living as a puppet or a slave
Rejecting a life of submission and servitude.
So as sure as the sun will shine
Reaffirmation of claiming one's rightful share.
I'm gonna get my share now of what's mine
Restating determination to claim what's deserved.
And then the harder they come
Recurrence of the theme of facing challenges head-on.
The harder they'll fall, one and all
Anticipating the downfall of adversaries.
Ooh the harder they come
Reiteration of the tough stance against adversity.
The harder they'll fall, one and all
Continued declaration of resilience.
Yeah, the harder they come
Emphasis on the toughness of the challenges faced.
The harder they'll fall one and all
Reaffirmation of the universal downfall for oppressors.
What I say now what I say now, ooh
Repetition for emphasis on the message.
What I say now what I say
-One time, the harder they come
Reiteration of the consequences for those who oppose.
The harder they'll fall
Reaffirmation of the universal downfall for oppressors.
Wanna know
Expressing a desire to understand the challenges faced.
Ooh the harder they come
Reiteration of the tough stance against adversity.
The harder they'll fall, wanna know
Emphasizing the universal consequences for adversaries.
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