Bang The Drum
Perry Linda Lyrics
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Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every moonlit night
While we bang upon the drum
Plant seeds to grow the trees
That will supply the needs
To raise a wall of segregation
While we bang upon the drum
A loss of dignity
Is getting in thy way
Real soon the sand dunes
Will blow across every afternoon
Blinding us with a grain of salt
As we bang upon the drum
We'll plant our feet in land
Far surpassing machines of man
Thanking mother for this revelation
While we bang upon the drum
A common legacy
Has graced me with new faith
A needle and a thread
Has woven my new fate
One day in the afternoon
One day in the afternoon
One day we'll run away
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every moonlit night
As we bang upon the drum
A social enemy has prayed upon thy faith
A loss of dignity is getting in thy way
One day in the afternoon
One day in the afternoon
Perry Linda's song "Bang The Drum" is a powerful song that talks about rebellion, hope, and the desire for freedom. The lyrics speak of a day when the singer and their comrades will "run away," "build a house made of straw and clay," "bang upon the drum," and "worship every moonlit night." This imagery evokes a sense of returning to nature and the simplicity of life, a life that is free from the burdens of modern civilization. The line "plant seeds to grow the trees that will supply the needs" signifies a return to self-sufficiency, where people will take responsibility for their own survival rather than relying on external forces. However, this idyllic scene is contrasted with a wall of segregation that will be raised, drawing attention to the fact that the desire for freedom is often juxtaposed with the need for protection.
Furthermore, the lyrics also talk about the struggles that the singer and their comrades face. The line "a social enemy has prayed upon thy faith," speaks to the idea that there are forces that are trying to undermine their rebellion. The loss of dignity that is getting in thy way may also refer to the hardship and humiliation that they have suffered, which has fueled their desire for freedom. Despite this, they remain hopeful and determined, believing that they will surpass "machines of man" by planting their feet in the land and thanking mother for this revelation. The final line of the song "One day in the afternoon" reinforces the idea that this dream of freedom will one day become a reality.
Overall, "Bang The Drum" is a powerful song that speaks to the desire for freedom, self-sufficiency, and to return to nature. The lyrics highlight the struggles that come with fighting for what one believes in, yet inspires hope and determination to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
One day we'll run away
Someday we'll escape from our current situation
Build a house made of straw and clay
We'll construct a simple dwelling using natural materials
Worship every moonlit night
We'll perform spiritual rituals under the moon's light
While we bang upon the drum
We'll make noise by playing the drum
Plant seeds to grow the trees
We'll sow the seeds that will produce the trees we need
That will supply the needs
The trees will provide for our necessities
To raise a wall of segregation
We'll use the trees to build a barrier between us and others
While we bang upon the drum
As we continue to make noise with the drum
A social enemy has prayed upon thy faith
Someone who opposes us has targeted our beliefs
A loss of dignity
We are experiencing a decrease in our self-respect
Is getting in thy way
This is hindering our progress
Real soon the sand dunes
Soon, the sand dunes will be upon us
Will blow across every afternoon
They will be blown by the wind each afternoon
Blinding us with a grain of salt
They will cause us to be temporarily blinded by sand
As we bang upon the drum
While we continue to make noise with the drum
We'll plant our feet in land
We'll establish ourselves on a patch of earth
Far surpassing machines of man
Our way of life will be superior to that of machines
Thanking mother for this revelation
We'll express gratitude to the natural world for guiding us
While we bang upon the drum
As we continue to make noise with the drum
A common legacy
We share a cultural heritage
Has graced me with new faith
This legacy has given me renewed belief
A needle and a thread
A simple tool for sewing
Has woven my new fate
This tool has shaped my new destiny
One day in the afternoon
Someday in the afternoon
One day in the afternoon
Someday in the afternoon
One day we'll run away
Eventually, we'll escape our current circumstances
Build a house made of straw and clay
We'll construct a humble dwelling using natural materials
Worship every moonlit night
We'll perform spiritual rituals under the light of the moon
As we bang upon the drum
While we create noise with the drum
A social enemy has prayed upon thy faith
Someone who opposes us has targeted our beliefs
A loss of dignity is getting in thy way
Our decrease in self-respect is hindering our progress
One day in the afternoon
Someday in the afternoon
One day in the afternoon
Someday in the afternoon
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@frigidifold
One day, we'll run away
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every Moon at night (?)
As we bang upon the drums
...........
Plant seeds to grow the trees
That will provide the means
?____?* a wall. * erase /raise / razor wall?
of segregation
As we bang upon the drums
......................................
A social enemy has preyed upon thy faith
A loss of dignity is getting in thy way
Real soon, the sands dunes
will blow across every afternoon
Blinding us with the grain of salt
As we bang upon the drums
.............................................................
We'll plant a feat of land. ?
Far surpassing machines of man
Thanking mother for this revelation ?
As we Bang upon the drums
......................
A common legacy has graced me with new faith
A needle and a thread has woven
my new fate
One day in the afternoon × 2
.....................
Swallow the path we hold
Into a river filled with gold
Churning in a wave of hope. ?
As we bang upon the drums
One day in the afternoon × 2
One day, we'll run away
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every moon at night ?
as we bang upon the drums
@seryoja-ho7gg
душевные песни Линды, красота...
@kanor8233
Awesome documentary fotografical with awesome music 🎵
@justme44601
She has such a Amazing Voice . And does so much . Very Talented in so many ways!!!
@user-xm2hg8ts4z
just heard this song for the first time an its been here for ten yrs, by god i think i like this music
@mariebrown5211
I love waking my day and folding the night 🌙 With you
Thanks Linda, we need more of these great ways you give BACK
@seryoja-ho7gg
послушайте какая красивая тема , сколько души...
@larrybaer3409
This woman has a great voice and really great songs .I wish I could meet her before I die .
My heart is going out .
I had a good life and sometimes I was close to death and for some reason God helped me to come back to life.
This woman is great.
Please find her music and buy it you'll fall in love with her music
@californiadreamin8445
Thank you Linda, for all the raw emotion and passion in you're voice.Its almost as if there is no hidden agenda, just reality. You are a true artist......
@mauromedeiros4296
Existem vozes que tocam a alma .... a de Linda Perry transcende os limites da essência humana existindo para toda a vida. I love Linda Perry!
@robinrainriot4478
Beautiful voice and soul! So much deep feelings in that songs. For about 10 years I'm songwriting myself. And I must say, I admire you, you are my role model Linda!😊 Thank you for your music!🤗🤗🤗