the way we were
葉德嫻 Lyrics
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And never let anybody say
Boy you can't make it cause
A feeble mind is in your way
No more tears do we cry
And we have finally
Dried our eyes
And we're movin on up
We're movin' on up
We're living proof
In alls alert
That we're true
From the good black dirt
And we're a winner
And everybody knows it too
We'll just keep on pushin
Like your leaeder tell you to
At last that blessed day
Has come
And I don't care
Where you come from
We're all movin' on up
I don't mind leavin' here
To show the world
We have no fear
‘cause we're a winner
we're a winner
and never let anybody say,
boy you can't make it, ‘cause
a feeble mind is in your way.
No more tears do we cry
The black boy done dried his eyes.
We're movin' on up,
Lawd have mercy, we're movin' on up
There'll be no more Uncle Tom
At last that blessed day has come
And we're a winner
And everybody knows it too.
We'll just keep on pushin'
Like Martin Luther King told us to.
And I don't mind leavin' here
To show the world we have no fear
‘cause we're movin on up.
Lawd have mercy,
We're movin on up
So people get ready,
I've got good news for you
How we got over
Like we're all supposed to do.
Let us all say amen
And together we'll clap our hands
‘cause we're movin' on up,
Lawd have mercy,
We're movin' on up.
The song "The Way We Were" by 葉德嫻 is an uplifting anthem that celebrates the strength and resilience of the Black community against the challenges and discrimination they face. The lyrics express a sense of triumph over adversity and a determination to succeed despite the naysayers and obstacles in their way. The use of "we're a winner" is a powerful affirmation of the Black community's self-worth and their refusal to be beaten down by the oppression they face. The repetition of "movin' on up" further reinforces this sense of progress and moving forward.
The song also pays tribute to the Civil Rights Movement and the inspiring leaders who fought for equality, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. The line "we'll just keep on pushin' like Martin Luther King told us to" is a nod to King's message of peaceful resistance and perseverance in the face of adversity. The reference to "Uncle Tom" also highlights the importance of rejecting subservience and standing up for one's rights and dignity.
Musically, the song has a lively, upbeat feel that complements the positive message of the lyrics. The use of call-and-response and the repeated refrain of "movin' on up" make the song easy to sing along to and reinforce the sense of community that the lyrics celebrate.
Line by Line Meaning
We're a winner
We have succeeded and achieved our goal
And never let anybody say Boy you can't make it cause A feeble mind is in your way
We do not let anyone discourage us and say we cannot succeed because of our weaknesses
No more tears do we cry And we have finally Dried our eyes
We have overcome our struggles and no longer cry
And we're movin on up Lawd have mercy We're movin' on up
We are climbing higher in life and are grateful for our blessings
We're living proof In alls alert That we're true From the good black dirt And we're a winner And everybody knows it too
Our success is evidence of our character and hard work, and everyone recognizes it
We'll just keep on pushin Like your leaeder tell you to
We will continue striving and pushing forward just as we are encouraged
At last that blessed day Has come And I don't care Where you come from We're all movin' on up
The day of our success has arrived regardless of our backgrounds, and we are all progressing
I don't mind leavin' here To show the world We have no fear
We will leave our comfort zone to demonstrate our confidence and strength to the world
We're a winner we're a winner and never let anybody say, boy you can't make it, ‘cause a feeble mind is in your way.
We are successful and determined, and do not allow anyone to undermine our abilities
No more tears do we cry The black boy done dried his eyes.
We have overcome our struggles and no longer cry
There'll be no more Uncle Tom At last that blessed day has come And we're a winner And everybody knows it too.
We will no longer act subservient to others as the era of our success has emerged, and everyone recognizes our victory
We'll just keep on pushin' Like Martin Luther King told us to.
We will continue persevering and following the guidance of great leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.
And I don't mind leavin' here To show the world we have no fear ‘cause we're movin on up. Lawd have mercy, We're movin on up
We are rising to new heights without fear and are grateful for our success
So people get ready, I've got good news for you How we got over Like we're all supposed to do. Let us all say amen And together we'll clap our hands
We have overcome our struggles by coming together and supporting one another, and we are celebrating our success
‘cause we're movin' on up, Lawd have mercy, We're movin' on up.
We are continuing to progress and are grateful for our blessings
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Written by: CURTIS L MAYFIELD
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