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We Shall Overcome
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We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We shall overcome someday
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
That we shall overcome someday
We'll walk hand in hand, we'll walk hand in hand
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
That we shall overcome someday
We shall live in peace, we shall live in peace
We shall live in peace someday
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
That we shall overcome someday
We shall brothers be, we shall brothers be
We shall brothers be someday
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
That we shall overcome someday
The truth shall make us free, truth shall make us free
The truth shall make us free someday
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
That we shall overcome someday
We are not afraid, we are not afraid
We are not afraid today
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
That we shall overcome someday
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The lyrics to "We Shall Overcome" are a powerful representation of the human desire for justice and equality. The song originated in the 1940s as a gospel hymn, "I'll Overcome Someday," and was adapted by African American civil rights activists in the 1950s and 1960s as an anthem for the movement. The lyrics express a deep conviction that, despite the obstacles facing marginalized communities, they will eventually achieve freedom, peace, and brotherhood.
The repeated phrase "we shall overcome" is a testament to the perseverance and hope of those engaged in the struggle for justice. The song acknowledges the difficulties of the journey, but affirms the belief that the ultimate goal of freedom is worth the effort. The lyric "the truth shall make us free" also reflects the idea that exposing injustice and telling the stories of those who suffer can bring about social change.
The imagery of walking hand in hand and the reference to becoming brothers emphasizes the idea of solidarity and community, that the struggle for justice is not just an individual effort but a collective one. The song suggests that overcoming oppression and achieving equality requires both individual action and the support and strength of a community.
Line by Line Meaning
We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We will be victorious, we will be victorious
We shall overcome someday
One day, we will triumph
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
I have a strong conviction
That we shall overcome someday
That we will achieve success in the future
We'll walk hand in hand, we'll walk hand in hand
We will walk together, we will walk together
We'll walk hand in hand someday
We will unite and come together in the future
We shall live in peace, we shall live in peace
The world will be a peaceful place, the world will be a peaceful place
We shall live in peace someday
We will achieve a world of peace in the future
We shall brothers be, we shall brothers be
We will be united as brothers, we will be united as brothers
We shall brothers be someday
We will achieve brotherhood and unity in the future
The truth shall make us free, truth shall make us free
The truth will bring us freedom, the truth will bring us freedom
The truth shall make us free someday
We will achieve freedom through honesty and truth in the future
We are not afraid, we are not afraid
We are fearless, we are fearless
We are not afraid today
We are unafraid and undaunted in the present
Oh deep in my heart, I do believe
I have a strong conviction
That we shall overcome someday
That we will achieve success in the future
@freedom
A call to action and a reminder of the ultimate goal
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darrenyoung5172
sang this song for about 8 straight hours at MLK's funeral procession. Still brings tears to me especially when it's sung as beautifully as this. leave it to his alma mater for this fantastic post
@adorabellenamigadde6605
Wow! Thanks for sharing.
@lambertkim124
Were you at the funeral in person?
@christinharmon7249
You are loved.
@jacksonconnoyer6435
welcome to fact or cap where we test these theories
@christinedubois5954
Thatβs amazing! Itβs so sad that a Champion of Civil Rights was Assassinated for what he truly believed in. RIP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
@japanesesen
βFaith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.βΒ
β Martin Luther King Jr.
@mattrogers5188
According to the Quote Investigator, Marian Wright Edelman recalled King saying, "Take the first step in faith. You donβt have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step," during his first speech at Spelman College.
@pucksaad9031
It' s BEAUTIFULL !!!
@KadenaTate
I am moved to tears, "No one is free until we are all free!"ο»Ώ