We Shall Overcome
Nahko & Medicine for the People Lyrics

Maybe I'm not here to be a superstar after all
Perhaps my purpose isn't about achieving fame and success, but rather about praying for and uplifting those who have lost hope.

I'm on the verge of everything
I'm on the brink of a major breakthrough or change.

Been lookin' to be surrendering so honestly
I've been searching for a way to surrender and let go of control in an honest and authentic way.

Tiptoe to the edge of my destiny
I'm approaching the edge of my fate or ultimate potential with caution and care.

Free fall backwards, great mystery
I'm taking a leap of faith into the unknown, embracing the mystery that lies ahead.

Speakin' to me, the pain of the youth
The pain and suffering of young people is resonating with me and calling for my attention.

The confusion of the people and their struggle for truth
Many people are confused and struggling to find the truth in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

Yeah, regroup and renew
It's time to gather together, regroup, and renew our sense of purpose and direction.

Time to regroup, renew the ambition of a nation
We need to come together and reignite our collective drive and ambition as a nation.

Zombies treadin' on decaying foundation
People are living like zombies on a crumbling foundation, not fully engaging with the world around them.

Wasting, creating hostility among us
We are wasting time and energy creating hostility and divisiveness among ourselves.

Turning our back on our mother
We are neglecting and abandoning the earth, our mother and source of life.

Look at what we've done
We need to take a hard look at the impact our actions have had on the world around us.

I forgive
We need to embrace a spirit of forgiveness in order to move forward and create a more positive future.

These people are relentless, senseless, violent and racist
Some people are acting with a complete lack of regard for others, fueled by violence and racism.

Providing installation in my day-to-day, endless
These negative attitudes and actions are constantly present in my daily life, never ending or relenting.

Positivity can definitely be contagious
On the flip side, positive attitudes and actions can spread and influence others in a powerful way.

Persuasive, cause I'm speaking my truth
When I speak my truth and act authentically, I have the power to persuade and influence others.

I got pennies in my pockets, but I'm picking fresh fruits
Even though I have very little materially, I'm still able to find abundance in nature and the world around me.

Yeah, picking fresh fruits
I'm finding sustenance and nourishment in the simple things, like picking fresh fruit.

Got pennies in my pockets, but I'm picking fresh fruits
My lack of material possessions doesn't define me or limit my ability to find happiness and fulfillment.

'Cause I live in a land of abundance
I recognize that I live in a place of great abundance and prosperity.

Where the rain off my roof is sacred and precious
Even the rain that falls on my roof is sacred and valuable, a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.

And [now we get to work and be found?] riding horses
Perhaps it's time to get back to the land and simpler ways of living, such as riding horses.

And normally with the courage that we like to front
We often put on a front of courage and bravado, even when deep down we may feel scared or uncertain.

Bringin' it back to the land when there was food to hunt
We need to remember and reconnect with our roots, when people lived off the land and hunted for their food.

And yeah, when there was food to hunt
A time when people lived in harmony with nature and had a more direct connection with their food and the land it came from.

I got one last thing on my mind
There's one final thought I'm holding onto before moving on.

I'm learning the language of the planet
I'm trying to learn how to communicate and understand the language of the earth and its ecosystems.

We inhabit and stab it with
Instead of nurturing and caring for the planet, we often exploit and harm it through our actions.

The chemicals that we practice
Our modern practices and technologies often involve the use of harmful and dangerous chemicals.

And I've had it with habits, it's tragic
I'm fed up with these harmful habits and practices, and it's truly tragic what the consequences are.

This trajectory course that we're on
We're headed down a dangerous path with our current course of action.

Separated from the dirt, from ourselves, from the song
We've become disconnected from the earth, from who we really are, and from the music and harmony of life.

Every robot sings, with his hand to his heart:
People are blindly and mechanically following orders, without questioning or thinking for themselves.

"I will kill for God, and I will hit my mark
People are willing to commit violence in the name of religion or other beliefs, without questioning the morality of their actions.

And I will stand, like a [fool, for three cause of?] the treason"
People are willing to stand by and support destructive or harmful actions simply because they feel powerless to do otherwise.

Nobody's bombing me, but other countries are weeping
While I may not be directly affected by war or violence, other countries and people around the world are suffering greatly.

Choppin' the mountains in half
We're literally carving up and destroying the natural landscape through activities like mountain-top removal mining.

Can't you hear the earth screamin'?
The earth is crying out in pain and anguish, and we need to listen to and respond to its needs.

Blood oil for dinner, better have an appetite, yeah
Our modern way of life often involves consuming resources and products that are harmful or unethical, and we need to be aware of this.

'Cause we rape, pillage and plunder
We're engaging in destructive and exploitative behavior towards the earth and its resources.

All my empowered people, put your ones up!
Let's all stand together and make our voices heard.

Recognize our tribes are independent and restless
We need to recognize and honor the unique identities and experiences of different groups and tribes of people.

Searching for purpose beneath the rubble and wreckage
Many people are struggling to find meaning and purpose in the aftermath of chaos and destruction.

The message: Forgiveness starts with me!
In order to create a better world, we need to first embody the spirit of forgiveness and compassion ourselves.

Stop blaming other people, take on the responsibility
We need to stop assigning blame to others and instead take responsibility for our own actions and the state of the world.

Of generations to come
We need to think about the impact our actions will have on future generations and work towards creating a more sustainable and just world for them.

May they live in a world without governments and guns
We need to work towards creating a world where people can live peacefully without the need for oppressive governments or weapons of destruction.

Your people who killed my people
There has been a long history of violence and oppression between different groups of people.

My people kill your people
Retaliation or revenge is not the answer, as it only perpetuates the cycle of violence and harm.

But our people are all one people
Regardless of our differences, we need to recognize that we are all connected and part of the same human family.

United by compassion for humanity's sake
Our shared humanity and compassion for one another is what unites us and gives us hope for a better world.

We wake and meditate on the light of a new day
Each day is a new opportunity to start fresh and work towards a brighter future.

New chapter in the book of a thousand tongues
We're entering a new era where people from all different cultures and backgrounds can come together and make their voices heard.

We shall overcome
Despite the challenges and obstacles we face, we will persevere and overcome them with resilience and determination.