The Colony
Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell Lyrics
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The legion is on fire
The legion is on fire
I was born in a convict colony
I was torn from the land that mothered me
Mother, may I? She said, "Yes, you may"
Well, today I, I said, right here, today
You're a convict colony
If you're running from the sun
You're a convict colony, a convict colony
And you don't really want it
You don't really want it
I was birthed from the earth
Fought my way to this day
Now I'm grown truth be told
I'll be here 'til you're gone
You're a convict colony
You're running from the sun
You're a convict colony
You're reaching for your gun
You're a convict colony
You're running from the sun
You're a convict colony, a convict colony
And you don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want it
You don't really want
The lyrics to "The Colony" by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell convey a sense of rebellion and resistance against an oppressive system. The repeated line "The legion is on fire" implies a revolt or uprising, with the legion representing those who have been oppressed. The song begins with the singer reflecting on their birth in a convict colony and being torn away from their homeland. The line "Mother, may I? She said, 'Yes, you may'" suggests a longing for permission and acceptance, possibly from their mother or from society as a whole.
As the song progresses, the lyrics emphasize the idea of being a "convict colony," metaphorically representing those who are oppressed and struggling to break free from their circumstances. The line "If you're running from the sun" implies a sense of escaping or hiding from the truth or reality. The repeated phrase "you don't really want it" could be interpreted as a challenge to the oppressors, suggesting that the colony doesn't actually desire or accept the oppressive conditions forced upon them.
The singer acknowledges their fight for survival and their determination to stay and resist until the oppressors are gone, declaring "I'll be here 'til you're gone." The references to reaching for a gun and running from the sun further emphasize the theme of defiance and struggle against an unjust system.
Overall, "The Colony" conveys a powerful message of resistance, determination, and a longing for freedom. It captures the spirit of those who are oppressed and their refusal to accept their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
The legion is on fire
The army or group of people is filled with intense passion and determination.
I was born in a convict colony
I originated in a place where people who have committed crimes are sent to live as a punishment.
I was torn from the land that mothered me
I was forcefully separated from the place that nurtured and shaped my identity.
Mother, may I? She said, 'Yes, you may'
Seeking permission from my mother figure, she granted me the freedom and opportunity I sought.
Well, today I, I said, right here, today
Declaring with conviction that I will take action and make a difference starting from this very moment.
You're a convict colony
You are a community of individuals marked by their criminal past.
If you're running from the sun
If you are avoiding or hiding from the truth or consequences.
You're reaching for your gun
You resort to violence as a means of asserting control or protecting oneself.
You're a convict colony
You continue to carry the burdens and stigmas associated with your criminal origins.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
You don't really want it
You lack true desire or motivation for change and improvement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS DAVIS, SAUL WILLIAMS, TRENT REZNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They absolutely didn’t have to go this hard for Antz but bless them for doing it anyway
@marxmatter
so true lmao
@oldvlognewtricks
Harry Gregson-Williams just can’t help himself
@Alienboi2005vidsandstuff
true
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I'm a straight Male so someone was obviously taking the piss
@rairai8769
Talk about cleaning just bedroom but end up cleaning the whole house
@RandomShinigami7
I’ve forgotten almost the entire movie. This song is the one thing I remember from it.
@brandoncazares8452
Same here I didn’t see this movie for a decade I’ve gone like 11 years without seeing it in my life
@thomasafrica9724
Except the termite raid part
@OmniOtaku
You don’t remember what happens in this movie? You know, you’re gonna part of my most erotic fantasies. But now you can just forget it.