We Shall Overcome
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We shall overcome someday
Here in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome someday

We'll walk hand in hand, we'll walk hand in hand
We'll walk hand in hand someday
Here in my heart, I do believe
We'll walk hand in hand someday

We shall live in peace, we shall live in peace
We shall live in peace someday
Here in my heart, I do believe
We shall live in peace someday

We are not afraid, we are not afraid
We shall overcome someday
Here in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome someday

We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We shall overcome someday
Here in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome someday





We shall overcome someday

Overall Meaning

Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome” is a rendition of the Civil Rights anthem that was originally written in 1945 by Zilphia Horton, Pete Seeger, and other members of the African American community. The song became the main theme for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, and it has since become an iconic symbol for the struggle for social justice and equality. Springsteen’s interpretation of the song carries a message of hope and faith in the face of adversity.


The song employs repetition as a technique to emphasize the perseverance and determination required to overcome the challenges of inequality and oppression. The phrase “We shall overcome” is repeated multiple times throughout the song, serving as a reminder of the ultimate goal of the Civil Rights Movement. The song also speaks to the unity and solidarity required to bring about change, as Springsteen sings about walking “hand in hand” and living “in peace” with one another. The phrase “Here in my heart, I do believe” reinforces the personal conviction and emotional investment required to bring about real change.


Overall, Springsteen’s version of “We Shall Overcome” is a call to action, a reminder that the work of the Civil Rights Movement is ongoing, and that change is possible through collective effort and belief.


Line by Line Meaning

We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We will triumph, we will prevail


We shall overcome someday
Our victory is assured in the future


Here in my heart, I do believe
I have faith within me


We'll walk hand in hand, we'll walk hand in hand
We will stand united and together


We'll walk hand in hand someday
We will eventually come together as one


Here in my heart, I do believe
My spirit holds the faith that we will unite


We shall live in peace, we shall live in peace
We will reside in peaceful times


We shall live in peace someday
One day, peace will be upon us


Here in my heart, I do believe
I have the conviction that peace will come


We are not afraid, we are not afraid
We are not fearful


We shall overcome someday
We will succeed sometime in the future


Here in my heart, I do believe
I hold the promise that we will be victorious


We shall overcome, we shall overcome
We will conquer all obstacles


We shall overcome someday
Our triumph will be realized in the future


Here in my heart, I do believe
My soul prevails in its belief of our success




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Hamilton, Guy Carawan, Pete Seeger, Zilphia Horton

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Comments from YouTube:

Pepe Von Buckow

I love this so much, it gives us in Europe the believing that peace will come back in Ukraine. i must cry when I hear it. Peter Seegers song is timeless and you sing it with so much feelings. thank you for that song to you and all in the Band...thanks, love it ❤❤❤

John Flynn

Russians probably feel the same

AAMGG

Thank you Bruce, for everything. I listen to you when I wake up, at work and when I go to sleep. Thank you

Hadilane Fatmiw

Well try to listen to Quran and see the difference it's so peaceful

Juan Carlos Hernandez Osses

The music of Bruce Springsteen reaches deep into the heart

Garnet Newton-Wade

It's the music of Bob Seeger actually.

Patatasinger

I'm agree

SilhoueX

the song can be traced back to a hymn called "I'll Overcome Someday" that was composed in the early 20th century by African American Methodist minister Rev. Charles Albert Tindley. The melody of "I'll Overcome Someday" bears a striking resemblance to the melody of "We Shall Overcome."

mary young

This reminds me of my childhood...hope still it may come true one day!!!

Rodolfo Störmer

Outstanding!

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