Influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bettie Davies, and Led Zeppelin among others, the band forced many music fans to take notice of its powerful, flawless genre-crossing blend of blues that incorporate influences from rock, funk, and soul. Led by guitarist/vocalist Gugun, Gugun & Blues Shelter has released two albums under the Bluesbug moniker "Get The Bug" (2004) and “Turn it On” (2007) that has been gaining praises from music critics and fans alike.
”Turn It On” was voted as one of the best Indonesian album in 2007 by Rolling Stone Indonesia Magazine and Gugun was noted as one of the most promising local guitar player by the same maga-zine. In the same year, Indonesia's Trax Magazine also voted Gugun as the best guitar player in South East Asia. Gugun Blues Shelter is not only drew the attentions of local music lover only.
The band also received attentions from European fans, thanks for years of playing for expatriate fans during its pub-playing days. As the result, Gugun Blues Shelter was participated in Belfast Big River Blues and Jazz Festival 2008 and played several dates in a four-weeks UK tour at cities like Burnley, Scarborough, and Crewe. Due to the good receptions, the tour was extended to other cities like Leeds, Oxford, York, Rotherham, and culminated in another festival, ”Colne Great British R n' B Festival” at the Manchester outskirt.
In Asia, recently Gugun Blues Shelter played several dates in Malaysia in 2008, participated in Singapore Art Festival at the same year, as well as in Indonesia's big festivals such as Java Jazz Festival and JakJazz Festival.
Recently, Gugun & Blues Shelter embarked another European invasion by participated in Skegness Rock and Blues Festival and finished recording another new album, titled “Set My Soul On Fire”.
Fight for Freedom
Gugun Blues Shelter Lyrics
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You can't buy my voice, oh no
I got a message
You're here on my land, oh yeah
With your soldiers
You can see in my face
I'm just a simple country boy
I don't mean no harm
You make me run
While you burn my house
Is this the price I pay to live
another day?
You keep my nation under
your political strategy.
We must rise up
Fight back
We got to be free
You can see in my face
I'm just a simple country boy
I don't mean no harm
Don't need this suffering
You make me run
While you burn my house
Is this the price I pay to live
another day?
You're trying to break my people
With your oppression
But one day will come people
We'll get freedom
You can see in my face
I'm just a simple country boy
I don't mean no harm
Don't need this suffering
You make me run
While you burn my house
Is this the price I pay to live
You can see my face
I'm just a simple country boy
I don't mean no harm
Don't need this suffering
You make me run
While you burn my house
Is this the price I pay to live
another day?
The lyrics of “Fight for Freedom” by Gugun Blues Shelter tell the story of a simple country boy who is suffering from the oppression of foreign soldiers that have invaded his land. The boy is pleading for his freedom and expressing his frustration at the price he is forced to pay just to stay alive. He emphasizes that his voice is not for sale and that he has a message to deliver. He acknowledges that he does not mean any harm, and he doesn't want to suffer either. Despite the burning of his house and his people being under political strategy, he is determined to see his nation rise up and fight back.
The song carries a message of hope and resilience. The boy is advocating for his freedom and states that one day he and his people will get it. The lyrics clearly capture the frustration, despair, and determination felt by oppressed people worldwide.
Overall, the lyrics of “Fight for Freedom” are deep, moving, and inspiring. It is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever experienced oppression, and it delivers a powerful message that everyone should hear.
Line by Line Meaning
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Non-verbal vocalization expressing frustration or anger.
You can't buy my voice, oh no
My opinions and beliefs are not for sale, and cannot be influenced by your money or power.
I got a message
I have something important to communicate.
You're here on my land, oh yeah
With your soldiers
You are imposing your presence on my homeland, backed up by a military force.
You can see in my face
I'm just a simple country boy
I don't mean no harm
Don't need this suffering
You make me run
While you burn my house
Is this the price I pay to live
another day?
I am a peaceful person who does not want or intend to cause harm, but your actions have forced me to flee and watch helplessly as my home is destroyed. Is this really the way I must live just to survive?
You keep my nation under
your political strategy.
You are using political tactics to keep my entire country under your control and influence.
We must rise up
Fight back
We got to be free
It is necessary for us to take action and fight against this oppression to gain our freedom.
You're trying to break my people
With your oppression
Your oppressive actions are aimed at breaking the spirit and will of my fellow citizens.
But one day will come people
We'll get freedom
Despite the current circumstances, there is hope that one day we will achieve the freedom we desire and deserve.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.