Wavin 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
In K'NAAN's song "Wavin Flag," the artist reflects on his difficult upbringing in Somalia, where he witnessed poverty, violence, and oppression on a daily basis. Despite these challenges, K'NAAN never lost his hope and resilience, as he believed that one day he would become stronger, freer, and more empowered. In the chorus, K'NAAN imagines himself as a symbol of freedom, represented by a waving flag, and he encourages others in similar situations to never give up and keep fighting for their rights and dignity.
The verse "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" refers to how K'NAAN views his homeland as a place with a rich legacy and culture, but also a place with deep societal and political issues. He mentions how he and his community have to face violence and poverty regularly, but despite that, it is still where he grew up, and it is all he knows. In the verse "Learn from these streets, it can be bleak, Accept no defeat, Surrender retreat," K'NAAN encourages listeners to learn from their struggles and hardships on the streets and to never give up hope.
The song also touches on the issue of wars and oppression around the world, and how they impact the most vulnerable communities. K'NAAN mentions how governments and leaders make promises of love and freedom, but their actions often contradict their words, leaving people feeling disillusioned and betrayed. However, throughout the song, K'NAAN maintains a sense of optimism and hope for the future, and believes that one day all people will be free and equal.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get older, I will be stronger
As I age, I will become more resilient and powerful
They'll call me freedom, just like a Waving Flag
I will embody the concept of freedom, much like a flag flapping proudly in the wind
And then it goes back, and then it goes back, And then it goes back
This idea repeats over and over again
To the throne, stronger than Rome
My strength and power will surpass even that of the great Roman Empire
But violent prone, poor people zone, But it's my home, all I have known
My home is a place of poverty and violence, but it is where I come from and where I belong
Where I got grown, streets we would roam
The streets of my childhood are where I learned and explored with my friends
But out of the darkness, I came the farthest, Among the hardest survival
Despite the hardships and struggles I faced, I emerged from the darkness stronger and more resilient than ever
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak, Accept no defeat Surrender retreat
I have learned from the harshness of street life and will not accept defeat or give up without a fight
So we struggling, fighting to eat and We wondering when we'll be free
We are currently fighting for our basic needs and seeking freedom from oppression
So we patiently wait, for that fateful day, It's not far away, so for now we say
We wait for the day when our struggles will be over and hold onto hope in the meantime
So many wars, settling scores, Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
Wars and conflicts only bring promises that are not kept, leaving us in poverty
I heard them say, love is the way, Love is the answer, that's what they say
Many say that love is the solution to our problems
But look how they treat us, make us believers, We fight their battles, then they deceive us
Despite our faith in them and willingness to fight for them, those in power mistreat and deceive us
Try to control us, they couldn't hold us, 'Cause we just move forward like Buffalo Soldiers
Those in power cannot hold us down, as we push forward with the strength and determination of Buffalo Soldiers
And everybody will be singing it And you and I will be singing it And we all will be singing it
This message of hope and freedom will resonate with everyone, and we will all proudly sing it
When I get older, when I get older I will be stronger, just like a waving flag
This sentiment will hold true as I age, much like how a flag remains strong even as it waves in the wind
Flag, flag, just like a waving flag
The imagery of a flag waving represents the idea of freedom and strength that we all strive for
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
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