Frontier
Najwajean Lyrics
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Witnessing the occupation
We will murder our frustration
Watch you watch evacuation
We're not fighting for the nation
We are fighting for the air
But where is the frontier
Bring everything into focus
Bring it back to it's knees
One last fight before we get
Serious, serious, serious, serious, serious, serious
Serious, serious, serious, serious, serious
Mother fuckers, I'll never guess
Why you want to eat my flesh
Now that everything
Is out of control
So let readers control the map
While we are taking a nap
We're not fighting for the nation
We are fighting for the air
But where is the frontier
But where is the frontier
But where is the frontier
Bring everything into focus
Bring it back to it's knees
One last fight before we get
Serious, serious
Bring it back
Bring it back
Bring it back
Bring it back
Bring it, bring it
Bring it, bring it
Into focus
To it's knees
The lyrics of Najwajean's song Frontier are a reflection of the frustration and desperation of people who are witnessing the occupation of their lands. The first few lines of the song indicate that they have reached their destination and are witnessing the occupation, but they will not just sit back and watch. They are going to fight and will murder their frustration in the process. The line "watch you watch evacuation" implies that they are going to drive out the occupiers.
The next few lines are intriguing as they state that they are not fighting for the nation but for the air. This line can be interpreted in many ways. It could suggest that they are not only focused on the physical liberation of their land, but also on the liberation of their minds and souls. The repeated question "Where is the frontier?" indicates that they are still searching for their way forward and trying to figure out how to overcome the challenges they face.
The second verse suggests that they want to bring everything into focus and bring their enemies to their knees through one last fight before getting serious. The line "Mother fuckers, I'll never guess why you want to eat my flesh" might mean that they are frustrated and confused by the motives of the occupiers. The final two lines repeat the message that they are fighting for the air and the question "where is the frontier?" indicating that they are still searching for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
While we reach our destination
As we travel towards our goal
Witnessing the occupation
Seeing the presence of something unwanted or oppressive in our path
We will murder our frustration
We will defeat our sense of dissatisfaction and annoyance
Watch you watch evacuation
Observe someone else leaving or escaping
We're not fighting for the nation
Our battle is not for our country or government
We are fighting for the air
We're fighting for a metaphorical freedom or space
But where is the frontier
But where is the undefined boundary or limit we seek
Bring everything into focus
Clarify and concentrate on all things
Bring it back to it's knees
Reduce something to a powerless position
One last fight before we get
One final battle before accomplishing our aim
Serious, serious, serious, serious, serious, serious
Intense, concentrated, focused, dedicated, determined, resolute
Mother fuckers, I'll never guess
An expression of frustration and anger towards unknown enemies
Why you want to eat my flesh
A metaphor for attempting to harm the singer or take what is theirs
Now that everything
After the situation or circumstances have changed
Is out of control
Is no longer manageable or organized
So let readers control the map
Allow others to have the power or influence over the situation
While we are taking a nap
While we are not actively involved or participating
But where is the frontier
But where is the undefined boundary or limit we seek
Bring everything into focus
Clarify and concentrate on all things
Bring it back to it's knees
Reduce something to a powerless position
One last fight before we get
One final battle before accomplishing our aim
Serious, serious
Intense, concentrated
Bring it back
Restore the situation
Into focus
Into clarity
To it's knees
To a powerless position
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.