Redemption Song
Jesuton Lyrics

Old pirates, yes, they rob I
In the past, pirates had stolen from the singer.

Sold I to the merchant ships
The singer was sold to a merchant ship after being robbed by pirates.

Minutes after they took I
The singer was taken almost immediately after being robbed.

From the bottomless pit
The artist was in a very low and hopeless place after being taken by the pirates.

But my hands were made strong
Despite the difficult circumstances, the artist becomes stronger.

By the hand of the almighty
The singer attributes their newfound strength to a higher power.

We forward in this generation
The singer and their peers are continuing to make progress.

Triumphantly
They have found success in their efforts.

So won't you help to sing,
The artist wants others to join in their cause.

These songs of freedom
The artist is promoting freedom and equality through music.

Cos all I ever had
The singer only has

Were redemption songs
music that focuses on achieving redemption or freedom.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
The singer wants people to free themselves from mental constraints.

None but ourselves can free our minds
It's up to each individual to free themselves mentally.

Have no fear for atomic energy
The singer urges listeners to not fear technological advancements.

Cos none of them can stop the time
Time, ultimately, is an unstoppable force and technology can't alter that.

How long shall they kill our prophets
The artist is criticizing the killing of leaders and innovators.

While we stand aside and look?
The singer is urging listeners to take action instead of being passive observers.

Some say it's just a part of it
Some people excuse the killing of prophets as a necessary part of progress.

We've got to fulfill the book
The artist believes it's their responsibility to bring about change.

Redemption songs
The artist is emphasizing the importance of music that promotes freedom and redemption.

Redemption songs
The second time the artist repeats this line for emphasis.

Redemption songs
The third and final time the singer repeats this line.