Bet You Can Hear Us Now
Rising Voices: Defiance, Justice, and Unity in 'Bet You Can Hear Us Now'
Lyrics
I bet you can hear us now
I believe you can perceive our message now
As we're pouring out into the streets
As we express ourselves openly in public spaces
We're gonna tear it down
We intend to dismantle the existing system
We're all marching to the same beat
We are all following the same rhythm or cause
We wont be turned around
We won't be forced to change our direction
Back to how it was before
Returning to the way things were previously
We're gonna stand our ground
We will firmly hold our position
We aint gonna take it no more
We refuse to endure it any longer
If you look back through history
Reflecting on the past, acknowledging historical events
Witness the misery imposed by those at the top
Observing the suffering imposed by those in power
Be it world leaders supremacy feeders
Whether it's leaders, those who claim supremacy, or exploiters
The judges the courts or the cops
Including judges, courts, or law enforcement
Epidemic extortion of epic proportion
Describing a widespread and severe form of extortion
A system corrupted by lies
A system corrupted by falsehoods and deception
Using violence for silence and total compliance
Using force to suppress dissent and ensure compliance
Has justice grown deaf to our cries
Questioning if justice has become indifferent to our pleas
I bet you can hear us now
Reiterating the belief that our message is being heard
As we're pouring out into the streets
Continuing to express dissent in public spaces
We're gonna tear it down
Expressing the determination to dismantle the system
We're all marching to the same beat
Emphasizing unity in the cause and actions
We wont be turned around
Resisting attempts to change our course
Back to how it was before
Returning to a previous state or condition
We're gonna stand our ground
Asserting the intention to maintain one's position
We aint gonna take it no more
Declaring a refusal to tolerate the current situation
They claim their prestigious their actions egregious
Pointing out the perceived arrogance of those in power
Their power is what they all serve
Highlighting their power as their primary focus
A place for bad apples held holy as chapels
Referencing institutions that tolerate corruption
They're killing the people they serve
Addressing the harm caused by those in authority
Blatant aggression it seems their obsession
Describing an overt and persistent form of aggression
They're killing three people a day
Pointing out a high rate of harm inflicted on the population
The good cops who speak up have unions that sneak up
Noting the challenges faced by conscientious individuals
Their fired for what they might say
Detailing the consequences for those who speak out
I bet you can hear us now
Reiterating the belief that our message is being heard
As we're pouring out into the streets
Continuing to express dissent in public spaces
We're gonna tear it down
Expressing the determination to dismantle the system
We're all marching to the same beat
Emphasizing unity in the cause and actions
We wont be turned around
Resisting attempts to change our course
Back to how it was before
Returning to a previous state or condition
We're gonna stand our ground
Asserting the intention to maintain one's position
We aint gonna take it no more
Declaring a refusal to tolerate the current situation
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