Waving Flag
K´naan Lyrics
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They'll call me freedom
Just like a waving flag
When I get older, I will be stronger,
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag,
And then it goes back, and then it goes back,
And then it goes back
To the throne, stronger than Rome
But violent prone, poor people zone,
But it's my home, all I have known,
Where I got grown, streets we would roam.
But out of the darkness, I came the farthest,
Among the hardest survival.
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak,
Accept no defeat
Surrender retreat
So we struggling, fighting to eat and
We wondering when we'll be free,
So we patiently wait, for that fateful day,
It's not far away, so for now we say
When I get older, I will be stronger,
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag,
And then it goes back, and then it goes back,
And then it goes back
So many wars, settling scores,
Bringing us promises, leaving us poor,
I heard them say, love is the way,
Love is the answer, that's what they say,
But look how they treat us, make us believers,
We fight their battles, then they deceive us,
Try to control us, they couldn't hold us,
'Cause we just move forward like Buffalo Soldiers.
But we struggling, fighting to eat,
And we wondering, when we'll be free
So we patiently wait, for that faithful day,
It's not far away, but for now we say,
When I get older, I will be stronger,
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag,
And then it goes back, and then it goes back,
And then it goes back
When I get older, I will be stronger,
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag,
And then it goes back, and then it goes back,
And then it goes back
And everybody will be singing it
And you and I will be singing it
And we all will be singing it
When I get older, I will be stronger,
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag,
And then it goes back, and then it goes back,
And then it goes back
When I get older, I will be stronger,
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag,
And then it goes back, and then it goes back,
And then it goes back
When I get older, when I get older
I will be stronger, just like a waving flag,
Just like a waving flag, just like a waving flag
Flag, flag, just like a waving flag
The lyrics to K'naan's song Wavin' Flag speak to the struggles of poverty, violence, and oppression, but also the hope that one day they will be free. The chorus boldly proclaims that as they grow older, they will become stronger, and be known as freedom - just like a waving flag. This symbolizes their fortitude and resilience as they continue to endure and overcome the hardships they face. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the power and importance of this idea, and the hope it instills in people to keep pressing forward.
The verse highlights the singer's personal experience of growing up in a rough neighborhood where violence and poverty are rampant. However, the singer asserts that they have come a long way and have learned how to survive even in the bleakest of circumstances. They encourage others to never give up or surrender, but rather to persevere through adversity. The song also touches on the issue of war and the broken promises of those in power. Despite this, the singer still believes that love is the answer and that one day they will achieve freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get older, I will be stronger
As I mature, I'll become more resilient.
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag
I'll be seen as a symbol of independence, like a flag waving in the wind.
And then it goes back, and then it goes back, and then it goes back
The cycle of struggle and triumph repeats itself over time.
To the throne, stronger than Rome
My strength and resilience will be unparalleled.
But violent prone, poor people zone
In my home, violence is prevalent and poverty is widespread.
But it's my home, all I have known. Where I got grown, streets we would roam
Despite the challenges, this is where I come from and where I developed my character.
But out of the darkness, I came the farthest, Among the hardest survival
In the face of adversity, I've come a long way and persevered.
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak, Accept no defeat, Surrender retreat
Through the struggles of the streets, I've learned to be resilient, refuse defeat, and never back down.
So we struggling, fighting to eat and We wondering when we'll be free
We're struggling to survive and wondering when we'll finally be free from oppression.
So we patiently wait, for that fateful day, It's not far away, so for now we say
We hold onto hope that our freedom will come, and in the meantime, we keep pushing forward.
So many wars, settling scores, Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
Conflict and broken promises have left us impoverished and striving for more.
I heard them say, love is the way, Love is the answer, that's what they say
Love is proposed as the solution to our problems, but it's easier said than done.
But look how they treat us, make us believers, We fight their battles, then they deceive us
The powers that be manipulate us and take advantage of our loyalty and bravery.
Try to control us, they couldn't hold us, 'Cause we just move forward like Buffalo Soldiers
Attempts to control us have failed, as we continue to push forward with the strength and resilience of Buffalo Soldiers.
And everybody will be singing it, And you and I will be singing it, And we all will be singing it
Our struggle and triumph will be so great that everyone will be singing our praises.
When I get older, when I get older, I will be stronger, just like a waving flag
As I age, I'll grow stronger and become more of a symbol of hope and perseverance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: JEAN DEVAL, PHILIP LAWRENCE, PHILLIP LAWRENCE, BRUNO MARS, KANAAN WARSAME
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@suryabais555
Another lyrics to understand better
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, oh
Born to a throne, stronger than Rome
But violent prone, poor people zone
But it's my home, all I have known
Where I got grown, streets we would roam
Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Among the hardest survival
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
Accept no defeat, surrender, retreat
So we struggling, fighting to eat
And we wondering when we'll be free
So we patiently wait for that fateful day
It's not far away, but for now we say
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, oh
So many wars, settling scores
Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
I heard them say, "love is the way"
"Love is the answer, " that's what they say
But look how they treat us, make us believers
We fight their battles, then they deceive us
Try to control us, they couldn't hold us
'Cause we just move forward like Buffalo Soldiers
But we struggling, fighting to eat
And we wondering, when we'll be free
So we patiently wait for that faithful day
It's not far away but for now we say
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, and then it goes
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, and then it goes
And then it goes
And everybody will be singing it
And you and I will be singing it
And we all will be singing it
Oh, oh, oh
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, and then it goes
When I get older I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, oh
When I get older
When I get older
I will be stronger
Just like a wavin' flag
Just like a wavin' flag
Just like a wavin' flag
Flag, flag
Just like a wavin' flag
We got older, we got stronger..
10 years later
@marvli98
10 fucking Years...
@Flo_582
10 years bro a whole decade
@nicolaisyljeset8793
First time I saw this video I was 5 years, and in Spain watching the Wc. Good times...
@thereal4P
all are weak and sad
@GOURABCHAKRABORTY10287
❤❤❤
@marccelada1549
Fifa: chooses waka waka
The People: chooses waving flag
@xShiiqey
both nice song, u dont think so?
@nandhu5654
It's a Fact
@smithsa2319
both are awesome