Monument
Mirah & The Black Cat Orchestra Lyrics
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Aren't you going to fight?
Aren't you going to hold your hands up to the light?
If you feel an emptiness, if you want to hide
Think about the blood that's pumping keeping you alive
We've got it all worked out, the plans all made
If we believe in the fight then we're all saved
Let us stand resolute with our voices raised
We have a right to insist to be free and brave
If that should cease to exist I'd throw my heart away
It's a long long way to the promised land
So try where you are, do what you can
You belong to what you understand
So teach yourself how to demand the monument that you deserve
For rising up in a beaten down world
Aren't you going to come along?
Aren't you going to fight?
Aren't you going to hold your hands up to the light?
If you feel an emptiness, if you want to hide
Think about the blood that's pumping keeping you alive
The song "Monument" by Mirah & The Black Cat Orchestra is a call to action, urging listeners to fight against oppression and demand the recognition they deserve. The lyrics encourage the listener to come together in unity to fight for what they believe in, no matter how difficult it may be. The opening lines ask the questions "Aren't you going to come along? Aren't you going to fight? Aren't you going to hold your hands up to the light?" This is a plea to the listener to take part in the struggle and not remain on the sidelines.
The lyrics go on to highlight the importance of being alive and embracing that feeling of emptiness as a call to action, "Think about the blood that's pumping keeping you alive." The song is encouraging listeners to not shy away from their struggles, but to use them as a catalyst to fight for change. The lyrics lay out a plan for how to achieve that change: "We've got it all worked out, the plans all made. If we believe in the fight then we're all saved." This is a message of hope and encouragement, urging people to remain steadfast and resolute in their fight for change.
Finally, the lyrics urge the listener to demand recognition and a monument for their struggles: "So teach yourself how to demand the monument that you deserve. For rising up in a beaten down world." This call to action is a reminder that the fight is ongoing, and that we must not rest until we have achieved the recognition and respect we deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Aren't you going to come along?
Why not join us in this fight for freedom and justice?
Aren't you going to fight?
Are you not willing to stand up against oppression and tyranny?
Aren't you going to hold your hands up to the light?
Won't you show your true self and let your inner light shine?
If you feel an emptiness, if you want to hide
If you're feeling lost or defeated, and want to give up
Think about the blood that's pumping keeping you alive
Remember that you're alive and have the strength to keep going
We've got it all worked out, the plans all made
We have a plan and know what we must do to succeed
If we believe in the fight then we're all saved
Believing in our cause is what will ultimately save us
It's gonna hurt for a while but it would anyway
The path to freedom and justice will be painful, but it would be regardless
Let us stand resolute with our voices raised
Let's stand firmly, with our voices heard
We have a right to insist to be free and brave
We deserve to be free and courageous, and we must demand it
If that should cease to exist I'd throw my heart away
If freedom were to cease to exist, it would be devastating to me
It's a long long way to the promised land
The path to our goal is a difficult and lengthy one
So try where you are, do what you can
Start where you are, and do everything you're capable of
You belong to what you understand
You're a part of what you comprehend and embrace
So teach yourself how to demand the monument that you deserve
Train yourself to ask for and expect the monument you've earned
For rising up in a beaten down world
For standing up in a world that has taken you down
Aren't you going to come along?
Are you willing to join us in this fight for justice and freedom?
Aren't you going to fight?
Will you be a fighter for what's right?
Aren't you going to hold your hands up to the light?
Will you reveal your true self and let your light shine bright?
If you feel an emptiness, if you want to hide
If you're feeling lost, defeated, and want to run and hide
Think about the blood that's pumping keeping you alive
Remember that you're alive and have the strength to thrive
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MIRAH YOM TOV ZEITLYN
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Cian Wu
thank you, so much, from Argentina.