The band formed in December 1997 from the ashes of other local Israeli hard… Read Full Bio ↴The band formed in December 1997 from the ashes of other local Israeli hardcore bands. The original line-up was Kobbi (guitar, ex-Urban Skate Fanatics), Fede (drums, ex-USF as well), Haim (bass, ex-Wackout, Shma Israel), Adi (vocals, ex, uh, about half of the local bands ever: Public Domain, Ethos, Useless ID, Shma Israel, Nekhei Naatza - and also played with Negative Impact for a while) and Federico (ex Nekhei Naatza and temporary member of USF). The name was chosen as an effort to bring the sublimed bloody facts of Zionism and Israel's history back into its collective consciousness.

Independence Day
Dir Yassin Lyrics

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The nations' flag decorates our porches.
In the occupied territories they're still
Breaking bones.
And in its center, a Zionist-style swastika,
Symbolizing Jewish oppression.

Pastoral colors of white and blue
Cannot conceal the blood stains

Of oppression, exploitation and
Discrimination that have been going on
For a hundred years.

Militaristic culture, religious culture,
Any other culture is anti- Zionist.
To go through your day facing scenes
Of oppression is the price of 2,000
Years of our national vision.

A holocaust complex which cleans
You of any guilt
Of A genocide which lies in your hands.
An identity complex that made you
Get caught-up in a war which isn't
Your own.

Palestinian blood has irrigated this country
And foreign workers have built it.
We are all cog' in a machine
Whose sole purpose is social injustice.

Anti-Zionist in a military state.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Independence Day" by Dir Yassin convey a strong message of political oppression and discrimination against Palestinians by the Zionist government of Israel. The first stanza highlights the hypocrisy of the Israeli flag, which symbolizes Jewish oppression, even though it is juxtaposed with the pastoral colors of white and blue. The swastika in the center of the flag is a clear reference to the Nazis and their use of the symbol. The lyrics suggest that the Zionist government is involved in the systematic oppression of Palestinian people, while at the same time promoting an image of being a democratic and peaceful state.

The second stanza emphasizes the fact that the Israeli government is based on military and religious culture, which cannot tolerate any other culture or way of life. The price of 2000 years of national vision is facing a daily reality of oppression and discrimination. The holocaust complex mentioned in the third stanza is a reflection of the guilt and shame that some Jewish people might feel for what happened during World War II. However, this complex should not be used as an excuse to justify the oppression of others. The last stanza highlights the fact that the state of Israel was built on the blood of Palestinian people and the labor of foreign workers. The system in which we all live is designed to perpetuate social injustice.

In summary, "Independence Day" is a powerful song that criticizes the Zionist government of Israel for its oppressive policies towards the Palestinian people. The song sheds light on the complex and sensitive issues of identity, culture, and nationalism, which are often used to justify violence and aggression.

Line by Line Meaning

The nations' flag decorates our porches.
We proudly display our national flag in our homes.

In the occupied territories they're still Breaking bones.
In areas under occupation, people are still being brutally mistreated and harmed.

And in its center, a Zionist-style swastika, Symbolizing Jewish oppression.
The flag we are proud of has a symbol of oppression in its design, representing the way our people have oppressed others.

Pastoral colors of white and blue Cannot conceal the blood stains Of oppression, exploitation and Discrimination that have been going on For a hundred years.
The peaceful colors of our flag cannot hide the acts of violence, exploitation, and prejudice that have been occurring for a long time.

Militaristic culture, religious culture, Any other culture is anti- Zionist. To go through your day facing scenes Of oppression is the price of 2,000 Years of our national vision.
Our society values militarism and religion, and any culture that doesn't fit these standards is seen as against our ideology. The oppression witnessed in our society is viewed as necessary to fulfill our national goals.

A holocaust complex which cleans You of any guilt Of A genocide which lies in your hands. An identity complex that made you Get caught-up in a war which isn't Your own.
Our society uses the Holocaust as an excuse to rid ourselves of any responsibility for genocide we may have committed. We have been indoctrinated to believe in a certain identity that has caused us to become embroiled in wars that do not concern us.

Palestinian blood has irrigated this country And foreign workers have built it. We are all cog' in a machine Whose sole purpose is social injustice.
Our country has been built on the blood of Palestinians and the hard labor of foreign workers. We are all just part of a system that perpetuates social injustice.

Anti-Zionist in a military state.
It is difficult to criticize Zionist ideology in our militarized nation.

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