Ordinary People
Echoes of Struggle: The Anthem of Ordinary People
Lyrics
Well it's the fear of God preaching right from wrong
Fear of God represents moral guidance, advocating for righteousness.
So this class war can never be won
Expresses the belief that the societal class struggle is unwinnable.
Yet mothers wave goodbye to their brave sons
Mothers bidding farewell to their sons, possibly in the context of war.
And this nation becomes as one
Nation unifying in the face of challenges or adversity.
And we the ordinary people
Refers to the collective identity of common people.
Who do so much and get so very little
Highlights the disparity between effort and reward for ordinary individuals.
Well its all make do and make mend
Describes a culture of improvisation and resilience.
Make believe and just pretend
Emphasizes the prevalence of imagination and pretending in coping with challenges.
The enemy within are friends without
Suggests that perceived enemies may be closer than expected.
Trying to find a way a way somehow
Struggling to find a solution or path despite challenges.
And we the ordinary people
Reiterates the theme of ordinary people doing much with little reward.
Who do so much and get so very little
Reemphasizes the imbalance between effort and reward for common individuals.
Years of torture but still there's pain
Alludes to enduring suffering over time, possibly metaphorical or literal.
With hearts afire we shout never again
Despite hardships, the collective voice vows never to experience such pain again.
The tears that flow seeds will grow
Suggests that from sorrow and tears, positive outcomes or growth may arise.
And in this darkness there will be a glow
In challenging times, there will be a glimmer of hope or resilience.
For we the ordinary people
Reiterates the theme of ordinary people facing challenges with limited return.
Who do so much and get so very little
Reaffirms the persistent struggle and minimal gain for common individuals.
For we the ordinary people
A repetition, underscoring the resilience and struggles of ordinary people.
Who do so much and get so very little
Reiterates the theme of modest achievement despite significant effort.
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