Dances Of Resistance
Babylon Circus Lyrics


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See di yout' dem a chant an' prance
Dem a ready to play dis dance
Running from the hill like a burning lance
To the valley of abundance

So many voices on the same riddim
Singing louder than the sound system
So many colors comin' out of concrete
Come we go downtown, come we go shout on mainstreet

Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi give justice a chance
Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi mek turn di balance

See dem are scornin' on that movement
Dem think we don' t know the rules we just can' t understand
But we know We are firm an' confident
We know for which battle we stand

Dem will not deceive us again with false pretence
Get outta control get outta control
Stop that rain this is self-defense
Get outta control get outta control
Get outta control get outta control (x4)

Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi give justice a chance
Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi mek turn di balance

No work for capitalisim, no work fi communisim
No deal patriotisim, fundamentalisim,
An' ya isim an' ya isim an' ya skisim au' ya cheatin' an a lyin'
All dis a skatta racisim

Clear up my mind an' give some sense
To what I feel deep down in my conscience
What can I do ? what can I do ?
I don' t know what to do, tell me what to do
But there is so much things to do, so much things to do
There is so much things to do, so much things to do

Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi give justice a chance
Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi mek turn di balance

Dem a ruff an' tuff girls an' boys
Side by side in a joyful noise
Some a dem come and play trumpet an' tuba
Som a dem come and drum it inna batucada
Drum it!

Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi give justice a chance
Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi mek turn di balance

Get outta control get outta control
Get outta control get outta control (bis)

Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi give justice a chance




Dances of resistance
Push! Push! Fi mek turn di balance

Overall Meaning

The song "Dances of Resistance" by Babylon Circus is a call to action for those who believe in standing up against injustice. The song begins with a vivid image of youthful energy as the "yout' dem" chant and prance, ready to play this dance. They move from the hills to the valley of abundance, ready to take on the challenges that come their way. The lyrics emphasize that despite voices trying to scorn the movement, the people singing on the same riddim are confident and firm in their beliefs. The song is a representation of unity, where people from different backgrounds and races come together for the same cause.


The chorus speaks of "dances of resistance," which symbolizes a collective effort to give justice a chance and make a change. The song is against any form of ism- capitalism, communism, fundamentalism, racism- and urges the listeners to clear up their minds and give some sense to what they feel deep down in their conscience. The lyrics acknowledge that there is so much to do, but at the same time, they urge people to find the strength to resist and push towards their goals. The song ends with a call to get out of control, emphasizing the need to shake things up and challenge the status quo.


Overall, "Dances of Resistance" is an inspiring song that encourages people to stand up for what they believe in and push towards making a change. It is a celebration of diversity and a call for unity in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

See di yout' dem a chant an' prance
The young people are singing and dancing energetically.


Dem a ready to play dis dance
They are eager to participate in this dance.


Running from the hill like a burning lance
They are coming down from the hill with great speed and intensity.


To the valley of abundance
They are heading towards a place of plenty and prosperity.


So many voices on the same riddim
There are many people singing together in unison.


Singing louder than the sound system
Their voices are overpowering the music coming from the sound system.


So many colors comin' out of concrete
There is a lot of creativity and life emerging from the gray, urban environment.


Come we go downtown, come we go shout on mainstreet
Let's go into the city center and make our voices heard on the busiest street.


Dances of resistance
These are dances meant to resist oppression and injustice.


Push! Push! Fi give justice a chance
They are pushing for justice to be given a chance to prevail.


Push! Push! Fi mek turn di balance
They are pushing to tip the scales of power in their favor.


See dem are scornin' on that movement
Some people are looking down on this movement and disrespecting it.


Dem think we don' t know the rules we just can' t understand
They are underestimating their knowledge and understanding of the rules.


But we know We are firm an' confident
Despite what others may think, they are unwavering in their confidence.


We know for which battle we stand
They are clear on what battle they are fighting and why.


Dem will not deceive us again with false pretence
They will not fall for false promises and deception again.


Get outta control get outta control
When things get out of control, they are not afraid to take action.


Stop that rain this is self-defense
They are defending themselves against the things that are raining down on them.


No work for capitalisim, no work fi communisim
They reject both capitalism and communism as systems that benefit only a select few.


No deal patriotisim, fundamentalisim,
They also reject patriotism and fundamentalism as ideologies that divide people.


An' ya isim an' ya isim an' ya skisim au' ya cheatin' an a lyin'
They reject any and all other isms that perpetuate cheating and lies.


All dis a skatta racisim
All these isms are linked to the deep-seated racism that they are fighting.


Clear up my mind an' give some sense
They want clarity of mind and sense in what they are doing.


To what I feel deep down in my conscience
They want their conscience to guide them in their actions.


What can I do? what can I do?
They are asking themselves what actions they can take to make a difference.


I don' t know what to do, tell me what to do
They are open to suggestions and guidance on how to effect change.


But there is so much things to do, so much things to do
There are many things that need to be done in order to achieve their goals.


Dem a ruff an' tuff girls an' boys
They are tough, resilient boys and girls.


Side by side in a joyful noise
They are united in their cause and are making a joyful noise together.


Some a dem come and play trumpet an' tuba
Some of them are contributing to the music by playing instruments such as trumpet and tuba.


Som a dem come and drum it inna batucada
Others are drumming in a batucada, a traditional Brazilian style of percussion music.


Get outta control get outta control
When things get out of control, they are not afraid to take action.




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Music, part of the fight

Lyrics & traduction :
See di yout' dem a chant an' prance
Regarde la jeunesse chanter et trépigner
Dem a ready to play dis dance
Ils sont prêts à entrer dans la danse
Running from the hill like a burning lance
Dévalant la colline telle une lance enflammée
To the valley of abundance
Vers la vallée de l'abondance

So many voices on the same riddim
Tant de voix sur le même rythme
Singing louder than the sound system
Chantant plus fort que le Sound System
So many colors comin' out of concrete
Tant de couleurs sortant du béton
Come we go downtown, come we go shout on mainstreet
Viens, on va au centre-ville, venez on va crier sur la rue principale

[Refrain] :
[Refrain] :
Dances of resistance
Les danses de la résistance
Push ! Push ! Fi give justice a chance
Pousse ! Pousse ! Pour donner une chance à la justice
Dances of resistance
Les danses de la résistance
Push ! Push ! Fi mek turn di balance
Pousse ! Pousse ! Pour faire pencher la balance !

See dem are scornin' on that movement
Voyez qu'ils dédaignent notre mouvement
Dem think we don't know the rules we just can't understand
Ils pensent que nous ne connaissons pas les règles, que nous ne pouvons pas comprendre
We know we are firm and confident
Nous savons que nous sommes déterminés et confiants.
But we know for wich battle we stand
Mais on sait quel combat nous menons

Dem will not deceive us again with false pretence
Ils ne nous tromperont pas encore avec leur mensonge
Get out-a control, Get out-a control
Sors de toi, Libère-toi de leur contrôle
Stop that train this is self-defence
Arrêtez ce train, c'est de l'autodéfense
Get out-a control, Get out-a control
Sors de toi, Libère-toi de leur contrôle
Get out-a control, Get out-a control (4x)
Sors de toi, Libère-toi de leur contrôle (4x)

[Refrain]
[Refrain]

No work for capitalisim, no work fi communisim
Pas de travail ni pour le capitalisme, ni pour le communisme
No deal patriotisim, fundamentalisim
Pas d'affaire pour le patriotisme, fondamentalisme
An'ya isim an' ya isim an' ya skisim an' ya cheatin' an' a lyin'
Et tous les ‘isme, et tous les ‘isme qui nous agacent et ne font que tricher et mentir.
All dis a skatta racisim
Tout ceci n'est que du bête racisme

Clear up my mind an' give some sense
Éclaircis mon esprit et donne un sens
To what I feel deep down in my conscience
À ce que je sens au plus profond de ma conscience
What can I do ? What can I do ?
Que puis-je faire ? Que puis-je faire ?
I don't know what to do, tell me what you do
Je ne sais pas quoi faire, dis moi ce que je peux faire
But there is so much things to do, so much things to do
Mais il y a tant de choses à faire, tant de choses à faire
There is so much things to do, so much things to do
Il y a tant de choses à faire, tant de choses à faire

[Refrain]
[Refrain]

Dem a ruff an' tuff girls an' boys
Ils sont durs et valeureux ces garçons et ces filles
Side by side in a joyful noise
Côte à côte dans un joyeux brouhaha
Some a dem come and play trumpet an' tuba
Certains viennent et jouent de la trompette et du tuba
Some a dem come and drum it inna batucada
Certains viennent battre du tambour dans un batucada
Drum it !
Bats-le !

Get out-a control Get out-a control
Sors de toi, Libère-toi de leur contrôle
Get out-a control Get out-a control (bis)
Sors de toi, Libère-toi de leur contrôle (bis)

[Refrain]
[Refrain]

Salgone'

Merci mec (ou meuf?) ! Jolie!

Martin Allien

Exactly! In fact, Babylon Circus and Cat Empire are one of my most /fav bands.

Mafyou

Push ! Push ! Excellent ce son :)

Fabien Bourneil

Il va cueillir des bananes !!!

jean_jeans

❤love

Luis Angel Salazar Contreras

QUE VENGAN A MONTERREY !!!!!!

simonsimon

great