Anthem
I AM KAWEHI Lyrics
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I could give you all the answers
To things like hunger and poverty -
only exist because we never give
Take a breath and stop!
Running in circles can't be easy
You've got that white flag so high
I believe in you
I believe in you
I believe in you
You are the answer
You are the truth
So what are you gonna do?
You've got that condition - I wish I had!
Knowing what love is
I'll never understand the how or why
anything else could even matter
It's just us now
Breathe in and out
No need to shout
I'm listening
I believe in you
I believe in you
I believe in you
You are the answer
You are the truth
So what are you gonna do?
With every high and low
there's something to take
Freedom's worth giving for
Worth living for
I believe in you
I believe in you
No more questions, no more pain
I could give you all the answers
To things like religion, faith and God
Only exist because you need them to
The lyrics of "Anthem" by I AM KAWEHI call for stopping the endless quest of seeking answers and the pain that comes along with it. The singer acknowledges that there are deep-rooted issues like hunger and poverty that exist because of our failure to give. She urges the listener to take a breath and stop running in circles, waving the white flag before even trying. The lyrics are an awakening call to listen to one's heart and soul, be bold, and take action without fear.
The singer professes her belief in the listener and that they are the answer and the truth. She encourages the listener to understand what love is, to breathe, and to be calm. It is a call to everyone to forget about the highs and lows but rather focus on what is worth giving for and living for, which is freedom. The song ends with the singer stating that religion, faith, and God only exist because we need them.
Overall, "Anthem" is a song that seeks to inspire people to trust themselves, appreciate their uniqueness, and recognize their ability to bring about change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
No more questions, no more pain
I am capable of providing all the answers, eliminating every doubt and agony. No need to suffer anymore.
Take a breath and stop!
You've been moving in circles tirelessly, making things even more challenging for yourself. Pause and breathe.
You've got that white flag so high
before you even try
You've already surrendered, given up hope without attempting to succeed first. You can do better.
I believe in you
You are the answer
You are the truth
So what are you gonna do?
I trust you fully; you hold the solution and the absolute reality. Now, it's time for you to act.
You've got that condition - I wish I had!
Knowing what love is
I'll never understand the how or why
anything else could even matter
You possess something so precious, yet you fail to perceive its worth. As someone who knows the sentiment, I can't fathom why you'd let anything distract you from it.
It's just us now
Breathe in and out
No need to shout
I'm listening
We're alone together, and there's only us to rely upon. Let us calmly converse; I'm listening to you.
With every high and low
there's something to take
Freedom's worth giving for
Worth living for
Both good and bad moments offer lessons. Freedom is worth sacrificing for, and there's a motive to continue living for it.
To things like religion, faith and God
Only exist because you need them to
As human beings, we look for something to believe in, so we create religion, faith, and God to fill that void, a need that only we have.
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bunsun321
First time in a long time I've watched a music video edited minimally in a way that makes actual sense with the song, whilst keeping the artist's authenticity in her performance. No distraction with low nonsense and the boxes focus our attention on her making of it & what she does: loop her multi faces of talent into a 1-girl band. The genius behind this execution made me enjoy the music all the more (otherwise what's the point in having visual content to accompany a song at all). Plus the little visual aspects you add like dance moves that come naturally to you in response to the music & your expressions that convey genuine musical enjoyment are precious.
First time in a while I have seen an artist of this day & age use technology not to autotune herself (since there's no need), but to multiply her potential for her music.
First time I have decided a single favourite artist. No hesitant 'one of'. Reason is you take popular songs I almost lost all musical vision in & bring out the musical potential in them. Something I always enjoyed doing with my instruments. You spin music like magic & it is an amazing thing when you strip everything else away.
First time I may have heard such multi-faceted music (including a voice) so completely soothing to the ear in every way that music should be: rhythmically, harmonically naturally & unegotistically.
Simply for the genuine & pure enjoyment of music for all, both the maker & the listener. I hope this aspect of you will always stay with you whatever you do as it has already inspired me to do the same.
@BigMTBrain
I agree; however, I think her message is to find strength in yourself, that WE--each one of us--controls our individual and collective destiny. The words make it clear. (Naturally, this is just my interpretation, not yours or hers, so I won't be offended if you disagree.):
"To things like hunger and poverty - only exist because we never give" - many pray for the end of world hunger and poverty, but when did BILLIONS of prayers put even a grain of rice into the belly of a starving child?
"Running in circles can't be easy. You've got that white flag so high before you even try" - many believe "I am just one and too small to make a difference", "it's in The Lord's hands", that "The Lord will find a way", that "The Lord works in mysterious ways"; therefore, many feel powerless and accept their fellow man as not being their responsibility.
"I believe in you. You are the answer. You are the truth. So what are you gonna do?" - She believes in the power of people, that we are the solution to our (world's) problems, WE are the truth--we are what's real, and we should have faith in ourselves rather than fabricated truths. Unveiling the truth, that it is all in our control and up to us, she presents the challenge... "So what are you gonna do?"
There's more, but this post is already too long. :D You can read and interpret more here: http://kawehi.bandcamp.com/track/anthem.
@stormlrd
why the fuck does this not have 100million views already is beyond me.
@neoseyes
stormlrd Agree.
@mauricioHalo
stormlrd I am so wit u! We al need to tweet dis, facebook it I just found abut her lik I dont nouw 25 minut ago, en cec ut her stef sens den dat tim, she is beyond incredibl!! Kawhei I Believ in you (but I do get I got believ en me she ended des song Poeticaly)
@roennesdungeon
stormlrd Agree, makes no sense.
@patrickt6227
I can't explain how I got here, but I want to say this song came to me at exactly the right time. Exactly. I mean it, and it shaped a certain moment of time where it was playing in the background in such a profound way, it deserves its own movie. You are a pure soul, thank you. I truly believe in you too. And everyone else like you.
@mauriciohalo2081
Years ago and found me just like that to!! Hopefully through a lot of work, I got TV shows and movies connected together, and there’s an episode called “ I believe and hope” I have to pay to make sure that song is in that episode!!
@TahitiNut
Kawehi is a miracle! In a world and industry so overloaded with crap and plastic people, here is a real, genuine, authentic, adorable, beautiful (inside and out), woman, doing it ALL herself!! I'd say I'm her biggest fan... but love is really not a competition.
@iggisiasoco7443
+J. Michael I second this. Beatbox Vox Represent!
@SeanKula
This single song beats every modern artist hands down.
@mauricioHalo
+Sean Kula HELLS YAH see is amazin'