Uprising
Uprising Against Apartheid: Voices for Equality and Freedom
Lyrics
There ain't no circumstance that justifies
Rejects any circumstance justifying certain actions.
Ethnic based privilege state apartheid
Criticizes a state system favoring a specific ethnic group, resembling apartheid.
State nationality rights only apply
Points out that nationality rights are selectively applied, favoring only Jewish citizens.
To Jewish citizens all others are denied
Addresses the denial of rights to non-Jewish citizens, emphasizing discrimination.
Mass ethnic cleansing In 48
Refers to historical ethnic cleansing in 1948.
Forceful displacement to create an ethnic state
Highlights forceful displacement to establish an ethnic state.
8 million refugees still stuck outside
Mentions the ongoing issue of refugees unable to return, possibly due to policies.
The ""birthright"" policy not valid for their kind
Criticizes the "birthright" policy, suggesting its exclusionary nature.
Denied existence
Expresses the denial of existence for a particular group.
Denied their rights
Addresses the denial of basic rights for the same group.
Rise up resistence
Encourages resistance against oppressive forces.
Ain’t no excuse for apartheid
States that apartheid has no valid excuse.
Unarmed civilians shot dead on sight
Highlights the killing of unarmed civilians without justification.
Peaceful protesters who stood up for their rights
Mentions peaceful protesters being targeted for defending their rights.
Kids, medics, journalists robbed of their lives by US bullets shot by Israeli snipers
Lists specific groups (kids, medics, journalists) losing lives to violence.
What's left of Palestine is still occupied
Notes the ongoing occupation of Palestine despite the loss of land.
52 years of hell while settlers colonize
Quantifies the duration of a challenging situation with settlers colonizing.
It's time to rise up open your eyes
Calls for awareness and action to rise against the prevailing conditions.
Boycott divest and sanction
Advocates for the strategies of boycott, divestment, and sanctions against the apartheid system.
End apartheid
Calls for an end to apartheid, emphasizing opposition to discriminatory policies.
From the Jordan River to the Mediterranean
Specifies the region affected by the issues, highlighting the scope of the problem.
In solidarity
Calls for solidarity with the affected population.
Demand equality
Demands equality in treatment for all individuals in the region.
Return of refugees
Expresses the need for the return of refugees, addressing displacement.
Til Palestine is...
Incomplete line; likely to continue discussing the conditions until Palestine is free.
FREE FREE PALESTINE
Strongly emphasizes the call for freedom for Palestine.
FREE FREE PALESTINE
Reiterates the call for freedom for Palestine.
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