Thaïs: Méditation
Michel Schwalbé Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴
From the dark side of London, that's way beyond the pale
My grandpa came from Russia, stowed away hidden in some bales
He took my grandma dancing to the air raid sirens whail
Then Saint George used his sword on the immigrant poor 'cause he can't kill no dragon
If I was in those shoes, I'd say Soweto's gonna happen here too
I gotta get a message through, tell everybody the news
Crossing all the borders through the smoke of war and rain
Papers out of order on a military train
A coat, a bag, a baby, status - refugee
These are the people of my family
Don't anybody know that this city was made of immigrant blood and money
If I was in those shoes a blackshirt with the playboy blues
I gotta get a message through, tell everybody the news
And with the winter coming
Now there's a rocker in Vladivostok, got every side by Jerry Lee
But for accidents of disorder that guy could well be me
I want everybody to know this, I want everyone to hear
Immigration built the nation, you got a bloodclaat standing here
Now Saint George used his sword on the immigrant poor 'cause he can't kill no dragon
If I was in those shoes I'd say Soweto's gonna happen here too
I gotta get a message through, tell everybody the news
And with the winter coming...
Don't anybody know that the city was made of immigrant blood and money
If I was in those shoes, a blackshirt with the playboy blues
I gotta get a message through, tell everybody the news
And with the winter coming...
The song "Thaïs: Meditation" by Michel Schwalbé Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan has no relation to the lyrics presented. It is an instrumental piece by Jules Massenet.
However, examining the lyrics, it seems to tell the story of the struggles and hardships faced by immigrants and refugees, particularly in London, while also highlighting the contributions they have made to society. The singer warns those who do not understand their struggles to stay away, suggesting that ignorance can lead to further harm and prejudice.
The lyrics depict a history of immigration, with references to the singer's grandparents coming from Russia and experiencing air raids in London. They also touch on the mistreatment of immigrants and refugees, with allusions to violent actions taken against them by figures such as Saint George and the possibility of another uprising like Soweto. Ultimately, the singer asserts the importance of recognizing the significant contributions of immigrants and refugees in building nations.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN MELLOR PKA JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind