People
Santana feat Shab Khalid Lyrics


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You gotta free all the people in South Africa
You gotta make life worth living in Soweto
You gotta free all the people in South Africa
You gotta make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile

Freedom is a birthright given by Jah to man
You cannot claim it, this you must understand
Who are you to decide who has to give it up
Know it in your heart, that it?s wrong
They've had enough

You gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worth living in Soweto
You gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile

Slavery is brutal, it steals your identity
Wherever it?s living, suffer humanity
What leads you to believe you can treat people so?
You know it isn't right, give up the fight, let them go

You gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worth living in Soweto
You gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile

It?s not right, this hate for life you're teaching
No more fight, we're all in this together
You've lost sight, you'll never find what your soul is seeking
You, you abolish Apartheid

Can free, free, South Africa
Make life worth living in Soweto
You gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile

Slavery is brutal, it steals your identity
Wherever it?s living, suffer humanity
What led you to believe you can treat people so?
You know it isn't right, give up the fight, let them go

You gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worth living in Soweto
Gotta free all the people in South Africa
Make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile

It?s not right, this hate for life you're teaching
No more fight, we're all in this together
You've lost sight, you'll never find what your soul is seeking
Until you abolish Apartheid

Can free, free, South Africa
Make life worth living, Soweto




Gotta free all the people, South Africa
Make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Santana's song People is a call for the end of apartheid in South Africa. The song aims to raise awareness about the injustice and suffering that the system had imposed on the black population. The chorus repeats the phrase "You gotta free all the people in South Africa, make life worth living in Soweto, You gotta free all the people in South Africa, make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile" emphasizing the importance of freeing the population from oppression and providing them with a reason to smile despite the challenges they face.


The first verse speaks of the right to freedom and how it cannot be taken away. The lyrics denounce the idea that some people feel like they are entitled to take away the freedom of others. The second verse talks about slavery and the damage it does to the identity of the enslaved individuals. The lyrics at this point challenge those who perpetrate it to see the error of their ways and make efforts to stop it.


The bridge of the song makes a plea for unity and the end of hate. It suggests that apartheid has created divisiveness, but we're all better off working together for a common cause. Finally, the choruses repeat themselves, imploring again for the freedom of the people and the provision of a better life.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta free all the people in South Africa
The people of South Africa need to be liberated from the oppressive system of apartheid.


You gotta make life worth living in Soweto
One of the most segregated and impoverished areas in South Africa, the township of Soweto deserves to have a better standard of living.


You gotta free all the people in South Africa
The liberation of the people of South Africa from apartheid is a crucial task that needs to be accomplished.


You gotta make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile
The people of South Africa deserve to have a life that is fulfilling and full of joy.


Freedom is a birthright given by Jah to man
Freedom is a natural right that has been bestowed upon every individual by a higher power.


You cannot claim it, this you must understand
No one has the right to prevent others from enjoying their freedom.


Who are you to decide who has to give it up
No one has the authority to dictate who should or should not have the right to freedom.


Know it in your heart, that it?s wrong
Deep down, everyone knows that suppressing the freedom of others is morally and ethically wrong.


They've had enough
The people of South Africa have suffered enough under the oppressive system of apartheid.


Slavery is brutal, it steals your identity
The practice of slavery is cruel, inhumane, and robs individuals of their sense of self.


Wherever it?s living, suffer humanity
Slavery is a scourge that causes unimaginable suffering for all humanity, regardless of where it is practiced.


What leads you to believe you can treat people so?
No one has the right to treat other human beings as if they are property or subhuman.


You know it isn't right, give up the fight, let them go
Deep down, everyone knows that slavery is morally and ethically wrong, and it is time to stop fighting to maintain such an unjust system.


It?s not right, this hate for life you're teaching
Teaching and promoting hate for others is not right and will only lead to further division and suffering.


No more fight, we're all in this together
The time for fighting amongst ourselves is over, and we must unite to bring about positive change for everyone.


You've lost sight, you'll never find what your soul is seeking
Those who are blinded by hate and prejudice will never find true happiness or fulfillment in their lives.


You, you abolish Apartheid
It is up to each and every one of us to take action to dismantle the system of apartheid.


Can free, free, South Africa
South Africa can be liberated from the oppressive system of apartheid and become a beacon of hope for the world.


Make life worth living in Soweto
Soweto deserves to have a better standard of living and be a place where people can thrive.


You gotta free all the people in South Africa
The liberation of the people of South Africa from apartheid is a crucial task that needs to be accomplished.


Make life worthwhile, give a reason to smile
The people of South Africa deserve to have a life that is fulfilling and full of joy.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Jacquelyn B Holmes

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@victoryann4976

Khaled and Santana 🤘🤘
Love to the people
We love u Khaled and Algeria 🇳🇴🇩🇿

@calligraphy71

2 legends , to different schools and cultures speechless.

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Love from Algeria to all the peoples in the world ❤❤❤🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

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أغنية قديمة كنت اسمعها أيام المراهقة أيام الجوانات الكينج خالد دائما متألق

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هادي كانت في البوم يارايي في 2004 ودارها في الالبوم الجديد وتحية للعشاق ملك الراي لكينغ خالد

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La khoua hadi 2005 mora album ya rayi

@imadramzi3960

Santana and The King 👑🎸

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الالبوم هذا قنبلة الموسم 💥 فيه احلى الاغاني والموسيقى والتعاونات العالمية

@sandyah3538

Merci ya king of RAI bdit fi wahran ou masha Allah woulit an international star avec toujours la meme voix !!!viva algéria

@catelewis7223

Oh nice!....love that Santana guitar...be well Carlos ❤...thankyou Khaled

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