Never Again
Mr. Paul Lyrics
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Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
This story is bigger than Jim
Bigger than him, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
Bigger than him, never again
In 1875 A Kiowa Chief by
The name of Lone Wolf died
It's a figure of speech, yeah he survived
But he lost his son and surrendered his tribe
To one born to ride that's a hit to his pride
Especially when he's fighting those who took his sons life
They locked 'em all away inside a cell with no light
Took away their things and made their day turn to night
Richard Henry Pratt was the man with the big plan
He went to I.D. the warriors to make a list and
Send 'em all down to Fort Leavenworth like quicksand
From Fort Sill, Oklahoma it was distant listen
They were jailed in the guard house
Until Pratt received orders for their transport
He was told to take them all down to Fort Marion in
Saint Augustine Florida where they can't soar past ports
And as their train approached the Florida border
A man known as Grey Beard would court disorder
He had no intent to croak or fold to orders
So he jumped from the train and flew like mortar
Pratt had the train stopped to search the spot
Didn't find him right away but kept it cordial
Wasn't long til they found him and popped his top
Then the train was back on tracks before the morning
After a long three weeks on a
Cross country trip trapped inside of this train
A large delegation of rebellious Natives
Finally arrived to be shackled and chained
In an old fortress dated to the 1600's
And descended from the masters of Spain
Indefinitely jailed as prisoners of war with the fear that
They'd never see their families again, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
This story is bigger than Jim
Bigger than him, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
This story is bigger than Jim
Bigger than him, never again
They slept inside of jail cells surrounded by the
Moldy moist walls enthralled by the coquina
Within a few days a lot of them were dead due to
Illness so they had to pick their cold feet up
Without a piece of paper the white Quaker made 'em
Meet their maker and fate with no subpoena
Today they wonder why we mate on first date and
Make babies in hate while drinking Old E up
General Pratt had to re-up, cause malnutrition
And malaria were killing our people
Not to mention hunger strikes, home sickness
And dysentery, man this shit was so evil
And he had bigger aspirations, like forcing
Them to take hold of European navigations
Cut the hair off of Nations, made 'em quit speaking
Theirs and learn the white mans language
Suited and booted teaching 'em army maneuvers
Making 'em look like some American troopers
General tactics of a man who usurps and
Uses them for his home improvements
Looted uprooted and booted from their home
Put on display as if a Pratt lawn gnome
He buffed and shined them as if they were diamonds
And that's how boarding schools became formed
Impressed upon his superiors that he
Could kill the Indian and save the man
They green lit the whole operation
It all began at Fort Marion
More boarding schools were then carried in
From Haskell Nations to Carlisle
Both would become Jim's stomping grounds
While other native child's died all the while
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
This story is bigger than Jim
Bigger than him, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
Never, never, never again
This story is bigger than Jim
Bigger than him, never again
The lyrics of Mr. Paul's song "Never Again" tell a powerful and tragic story about the mistreatment and oppression of Native Americans in the late 19th century. The song references historical events and individuals, shedding light on the injustices inflicted upon Native communities.
The song opens with the repeated phrase "Never, never, never again," emphasizing the desire to prevent such atrocities from happening in the future. The lyrics state that the story being told is "bigger than Jim," suggesting that it is not just about one individual but rather reflects the broader systematic oppression faced by Native Americans.
The song then references the story of Lone Wolf, a Kiowa Chief who, despite surviving, lost his son and was forced to surrender his tribe. This loss of both family and autonomy is symbolic of the larger struggle faced by Native Americans. The lyrics mention Richard Henry Pratt, the man responsible for forcibly removing Native American warriors and sending them to Fort Marion in Saint Augustine, Florida.
The conditions of imprisonment at Fort Marion are described, with references to illness, malnutrition, and mistreatment leading to the deaths of many Native Americans. General Pratt is depicted as a man with ambitions to assimilate Native Americans into white culture, using tactics such as forcing them to abandon their language and traditions. Boarding schools, seen as a means of "saving" Native children, are depicted as a form of cultural erasure and forced assimilation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Again" serve as a poignant commentary on the historical mistreatment of Native Americans. It raises awareness about the injustices faced by Indigenous communities and advocates for the prevention of such acts in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Never, never, never again
The tragic events described in this song must never happen again, and we should never forget what occurred.
This story is bigger than Jim
The story being told is not just about one person (Jim), but rather encompasses a much wider and significant narrative.
Bigger than him, never again
The importance and impact of this story surpasses the individual mentioned (Jim), and we must ensure that such occurrences never repeat.
In 1875 A Kiowa Chief by
During the year 1875, there was a Kiowa Chief.
The name of Lone Wolf died
This Kiowa Chief, known as Lone Wolf, passed away.
It's a figure of speech, yeah he survived
Metaphorically, Lone Wolf survived but experienced a great loss.
But he lost his son and surrendered his tribe
Tragically, his son was lost, and as a result, Lone Wolf had to give up his tribe.
To one born to ride that's a hit to his pride
Having to yield to someone who was born to rule was a blow to his self-esteem.
Especially when he's fighting those who took his sons life
This was particularly challenging as he was battling against those responsible for his son's death.
They locked 'em all away inside a cell with no light
All of them were imprisoned in a dark cell without any source of light.
Took away their things and made their day turn to night
Their belongings were confiscated, plunging their days into darkness and despair.
Richard Henry Pratt was the man with the big plan
Richard Henry Pratt was the individual who devised a significant strategy.
He went to I.D. the warriors to make a list and
His purpose was to identify the warriors and create a comprehensive list.
Send 'em all down to Fort Leavenworth like quicksand
He then sent them all to Fort Leavenworth, effectively trapping them without escape.
From Fort Sill, Oklahoma it was distant listen
Their journey from Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Fort Leavenworth was a long and arduous one.
They were jailed in the guard house
They were held as prisoners in the guard house.
Until Pratt received orders for their transport
Pratt was instructed to arrange for their transportation.
He was told to take them all down to Fort Marion in
His instructions were to bring them to Fort Marion located in...
Saint Augustine Florida where they can't soar past ports
The specific destination was Saint Augustine, Florida, where they would be unable to escape by sea.
And as their train approached the Florida border
While their train was nearing the border of Florida...
A man known as Grey Beard would court disorder
A man named Grey Beard deliberately stirred up trouble and chaos.
He had no intent to croak or fold to orders
Grey Beard had no intention of giving in or obeying commands.
So he jumped from the train and flew like mortar
In an act of defiance, he leaped from the train and fled rapidly.
Pratt had the train stopped to search the spot
Pratt ordered the train to halt in order to search for Grey Beard.
Didn't find him right away but kept it cordial
Although Grey Beard wasn't immediately found, they maintained a polite demeanor.
Wasn't long til they found him and popped his top
It didn't take long for them to locate Grey Beard and apprehend him.
Then the train was back on tracks before the morning
After this interruption, the train resumed its journey before daybreak.
After a long three weeks on a
Following an exhausting period of three weeks stuck on a...
Cross country trip trapped inside of this train
They were confined within the train on a long journey across the country.
A large delegation of rebellious Natives
A significant group of Native Americans, who were resisting, arrived.
Finally arrived to be shackled and chained
Upon their arrival, they were imprisoned and restrained.
In an old fortress dated to the 1600's
They were confined within an ancient fort that dated back to the 1600s.
And descended from the masters of Spain
This fortress had ties to the Spanish colonial rulers.
Indefinitely jailed as prisoners of war with the fear that
They were imprisoned as prisoners of war indefinitely, living in constant fear that...
They'd never see their families again, never again
They dreaded the possibility of never being reunited with their families.
They slept inside of jail cells surrounded by the
They had to sleep in jail cells, surrounded by...
Moldy moist walls enthralled by the coquina
The damp, mold-covered walls captivated their attention, made of coquina.
Within a few days a lot of them were dead due to
Within a short span of time, many of them succumbed to death as a result of...
Illness so they had to pick their cold feet up
They had to find the strength to keep going despite feeling unwell and exhausted.
Without a piece of paper the white Quaker made 'em
They were compelled by the white Quaker to do something without any written authorization.
Meet their maker and fate with no subpoena
They were forced to confront their destiny without being formally summoned, as if facing a judge.
Today they wonder why we mate on first date and
These historical events cause us to reflect on the modern phenomenon of hastily forming intimate relationships and...
Make babies in hate while drinking Old E up
Reproducing out of animosity, fueled by consuming malt liquor like Old E, is perplexing given this context.
General Pratt had to re-up, cause malnutrition
General Pratt had to reenlist or extend his service because malnutrition was still a pressing issue.
And malaria were killing our people
Both malnutrition and malaria were the causes of death for many Native Americans.
Not to mention hunger strikes, home sickness
Additionally, hunger strikes and feelings of homesickness plagued the imprisoned individuals.
And dysentery, man this shit was so evil
The presence of dysentery added to the already dire situation; it was an incredibly cruel and devastating circumstance to endure.
And he had bigger aspirations, like forcing
Pratt had grand ambitions, such as compelling...
Them to take hold of European navigations
Native Americans were pressured to adopt European navigation techniques and practices.
Cut the hair off of Nations, made 'em quit speaking
They were forced to abandon their traditional hairstyles and language.
Theirs and learn the white mans language
Instead, they were required to learn and communicate in the language of the white man.
Suited and booted teaching 'em army maneuvers
They were fully dressed in military attire, receiving instruction on military tactics and maneuvers.
Making 'em look like some American troopers
This training aimed to transform them into soldiers who resembled American troops.
General tactics of a man who usurps and
These actions were typical strategies employed by a person who seizes power and...
Uses them for his home improvements
Exploiting them as a means to enhance his own status and position.
Looted uprooted and booted from their home
They were stripped of their possessions, forcibly displaced, and expelled from their homeland.
Put on display as if a Pratt lawn gnome
They were exhibited and showcased, almost like ornaments in Pratt's garden.
He buffed and shined them as if they were diamonds
He polished their appearance, treating them as if they were valuable gemstones.
And that's how boarding schools became formed
This is how the concept of boarding schools originated and took shape.
Impressed upon his superiors that he
Pratt successfully convinced his superiors that...
Could kill the Indian and save the man
By eradicating Native American culture and identity, he believed he could 'civilize' them and ensure their survival as 'proper' individuals.
They green lit the whole operation
His superiors approved and gave the go-ahead for the entire initiative.
It all began at Fort Marion
This entire saga originated at Fort Marion.
More boarding schools were then carried in
Following this, additional boarding schools were established and implemented.
From Haskell Nations to Carlisle
These schools expanded from Haskell Nations to Carlisle.
Both would become Jim's stomping grounds
Both schools would later be associated with Jim and serve as significant locations in his story.
While other native child's died all the while
In the midst of all this, numerous other Native American children lost their lives.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Paul Wenell Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I have a bit of a story myself. I was at a pretty low point in my life because a lot was going wrong in my life so i basically demanded God give me a miracle within the next week because I just couldn't wait anymore.
A friend took me out for dinner on the last night I said I was willing to give God and we got in a pretty bad car accident. I remember waking up in the hospital bed unable to shake the nagging feeling I had died and was brought back to life.
I started talking with my friend and he tells me I wasn't breathing for probably 20 seconds after the car accident. I didn't tell him anything, which means my nagging feeling was a reality. I died and was brought back. I also couldn't overlook the extreme coincidental timing of the accident either because it's only hours before the timeframe I gave God was up.
On top of all of that, I fully recovered without a scratch on me. I woke up with blood all over me and even in a neck brace, but literally walked out of the hospital within hours and don't have a scratch to show for it.
I received the miracle I demanded God to give me, but he did it in a way that taught me that he's always the one in control.
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ChannelZer0
Bro ur funny Jesus loves you brother
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GOD HEAL THE WORLD
AND FORGIVE US BECAUSE WE DONT KNOW WHAT WE DOING ππΌπ
Frank Lange
36 years old ,,A man prayed for me at work ,I never drank or did drugs again .My life changed in that moment ,,That was 9 and half years ago.
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"Careful what you wish for", well said!
Spectate007
I saw this short after i saw the more recent one where logan says "I mocked God, and these last 2-3 weeks have been the worst of my life" with the response, "Listen, im sorry you are going through this, but God still loves you" the logan proceeds to break into tears.
James Kamimbi
What happens if you are not careful?
ralph copas
That what wrong with Christ he is boxed or weird out