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Indios Bravos Lyrics


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96 degrees
In the shade
Real hot in the shade

Said it was 96 degrees in the shade
Ten thousand soldiers on parade
Taking i and i to meet a big fat boy
Sent from overseas
The queen employ
Excellency before you i come
With my representation
You know where i'm coming from

You caught me on the loose
Fighting to be free
Now you show me a noose
On the cotton tree
Entertainment for you
Martyrddom for me

96 degrees in the shade
Real hot in the shade

Some may suffer and some may burn
But i know that one day my people will learn
As sure as the sun shines, way up in the sky
Today i stand here a victim the truth is i'll never die

96 degrees in the shade
Real hot in the shade

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Indios Bravos' song 1865 paint a vivid picture of the oppressive situation faced by the oppressed during the colonial era. The temperature of 96 degrees in the shade reflects the heat and intensity of the situation. The song is set during the time of British rule in Jamaica. Ten thousand soldiers on parade, and the big fat boy referred to is representative of the oppressive colonial power. The song is addressed to Excellency, who is the head of the British colonial administration.


The lyrics of the song speak of the struggle of the oppressed, who fight to be free. The singer in the song has been caught and is now facing martyrdom. The oppressive British colonial power sees it as mere entertainment, while for the singer, it is a struggle for freedom. The song ends on a positive note. While some may suffer and some may burn, the singer is hopeful that one day, his people will learn the truth and will stand up for their rights. The sun shining in the sky is a symbol of hope and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

96 degrees
It was a very hot day.


In the shade
Despite being in the shade, it was still very hot.


Real hot in the shade
The heat was so intense that even the shade didn't provide much relief.


Said it was 96 degrees in the shade
Someone reported that it was an extremely hot day.


Ten thousand soldiers on parade
A large group of soldiers were marching in an organized fashion.


Taking i and i to meet a big fat boy
The singer and their comrades are being led to meet an important person.


Sent from overseas
The person they are going to meet is from another country.


The queen employ
The person they are going to meet works for the queen.


Excellency before you i come
The artist is addressing the important person with respect.


With my representation
The artist is representing themselves and their people.


You know where i'm coming from
The singer is confident that the important person understands their position and perspective.


You caught me on the loose
The artist was caught trying to be free or independent.


Fighting to be free
The singer is struggling against oppression or bondage.


Now you show me a noose
The oppressive forces are threatening the singer's life.


On the cotton tree
The singer is being hanged or executed in a symbolic manner.


Entertainment for you
The oppressive forces enjoy watching the artist suffer.


Martyrddom for me
The artist sees their death as a form of martyrdom or sacrifice for their cause.


Some may suffer and some may burn
Not everyone will be able to withstand the oppressive forces and some will perish.


But i know that one day my people will learn
The singer has faith that their people will eventually understand and overcome their oppression.


As sure as the sun shines, way up in the sky
The artist is comparing the inevitability of their people's liberation to the constancy of the sun's presence in the sky.


Today i stand here a victim the truth is i'll never die
The artist may be killed, but their message and legacy will live on forever.


Real hot in the shade
Reinforcing the initial statement that the heat was incredibly intense and unrelenting.




Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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MrKufcio a teraz już rozumiesz :)

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