Now We Are Free
Hans Zimmer Lisa Gerrard Gavin Greenaway Lyrics
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Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um {shaddai}
Flavum nom de leesh
Ham de nam um das
La um de Flavne
We de ze zu bu
We de sooo a are you
Un vi-I bee
Un da la pech ni sa(aah)
Un di-I lay na day
Un ma la pech a nay
Mee di nu ku
La la da pa da le na da na
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
Anol shalom
Anol sheh ley kon-nud de ne um.
Flavum, flavum
M-ai shondol-lee flavu
Lof flesh lay nof ne
Nom de lis
Ham de num um dass
La um de flavne
Shom de nomm
Ma-lun des dwondi, dwwoondi
Alas sharum do koos
Shaley koot-tum
The lyrics of "Now We Are Free" have elements of various languages including Latin, Arabic, and even made-up words. The opening phrase "Anol shalom" seems to have originated from the Hebrew language which translates to "peace be with you." The following lines appear to be Latin, which translates to "We relinquish our spirits (souls) to you (God) and the earth (or possibly a deity named shaddai). Golden-hued (or bright) are the fields in the sun, in the region of the summer stars. Tan-skinned (or strong) is the figure (or essence) of the man who sits in the lowest east (or mountain), in a garden of equal land. He creates his equal. "
As the song proceeds, the lyrics become more ambiguous and incoherent, suggesting a blend of multiple languages. It's also possible that the words may have been primarily chosen for their melodic quality rather than the significance of their meaning. The verses appear to be intended to transport us to an ethereal, distant realm known as the afterlife. This mesmerizing atmosphere is partially credited to Lisa Gerrard's mesmerizing vocals and the musical arrangement of Hans Zimmer's orchestration. The openness and vagueness of the lyrics permit the song to be interpreted in a more personal way by the listener, making it a beloved song for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Anol shalom
A call for peace
Anol sheh lay konnud de ne um {shaddai}
May God bless and help us
Flavum nom de leesh
The golden beauty of life
Ham de nam um das
We are one with the universe
La um de Flavne
We come from the same source
We de ze zu bu
We are nothing but dust
We de sooo a are you
We are all the same
Un va-a pesh a lay
We strive for freedom
Un vi-I bee
We exist
Un da la pech ni sa(aah)
We follow our destiny
Un di-I lay na day
We should not fear death
Un ma la pech a nay
We carry on our legacy
Mee di nu ku
We are immortal
La la da pa da le na da na
A rhythmic chant of unity and strength
Ve va da pa da le na la dumda
A call for action
Nom de lis
The sweet sound of life
Shom de nomm
May we always remember who we are
Ma-lun des dwondi, dwwoondi
The cycle of life and death
Alas sharum do koos
Peace and harmony are our true nature
Shaley koot-tum
May we all be blessed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BEGGARS MUSIC, LTD.
Written by: HANS ZIMMER, KLAUS BADELT, LISA GERRARD
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