We Shall Overcome
Seattle Men's Chorus Lyrics
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Let it go and unleash the fury of my old school flow.
I'm no superstar more like a John Doe.
But I'm badder then the water down in Mexico.
Oh no, a rock n' roller man who's not allowed to be rap.
But I write what I like and I like the boom bap.
The rhyme's in the front and the beat's in the back
A trunk full of funk and a page full of fact.
Right about now I'd like to hear everyone say.
Yes o yes we shall overcome.
My fans got a job,
Are we gonna get it done?
Yes o yes we shall overcome.
I can't be shy I've gotta come with it.
No fear here! I Sing and bring it.
In Christ you've got no right livin' timid.
He's light in the dark and hope for the wicked.
There's a land of the dead called planet earth
And a race called man walks dead from birth
And the beast and man both bear the curse.
Come from the womb but retrun to dirt.
Right about now I'd like to hear everyone say.
Yes o yes we shall overcome.
My fans got a job, are we gonna get it done?
Yes o yes we shall over come.
Here's what I do I hope I get through.
So cling to what's true and tell the world too.
Cause some live in fear, oppression from peers.
These kids smoke weed, these kids that drink beers
Who don't want to hear what you got to say
And they shut their ears and laugh cause you pray,
But don't be afraid, that used to be me I used to mock God
But I was empty.
Right about now I'd like to hear everyone say.
Yes o yes we shall over come.
My fans got a job, are we gonna get it done?
Yes o yes we shall overcome
The Seattle Men's Chorus's song "We Shall Overcome" is a powerful and inspirational rap song that encourages us to fight for a better world. The lyrics depict a struggle, both internal and external, to spread a message of hope and unity in the face of adversity. The song's opening lines, "I've been holding back my rhyme too long, let it go and unleash the fury of my old school flow" indicate the singer's long-held desire to speak out about social injustice and inequality. He describes himself as a "John Doe" without many fans or fame, but his passion for his message is palpable.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is a Christian who believes that faith is the key to overcoming obstacles. He encourages his listeners to "Cling to what's true and tell the world too," because "some live in fear, oppression from peers." The lines "He's light in the dark and hope for the wicked" indicate that the singer believes that Christ is the solution to the world's problems. He encourages people to talk about their beliefs and spread their message, even if it may be unpopular or met with derision.
The chorus of the song, "Yes o yes we shall overcome, my fans got a job, are we gonna get it done? Yes o yes we shall overcome" is a call to action. It encourages listeners to take their message of hope and unity out into the world, to fight for social justice and equality, and to believe that change is possible. Overall, the song is an inspiring anthem for anyone struggling to make a difference in the world or to find their own voice.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been holding back my rhyme to long,
I have been limiting my artistic expression for too long
Let it go and unleash the fury of my old school flow.
Release my pent up creativity and unleash my classic rap style
I'm no superstar more like a John Doe.
I am not a famous celebrity, just an ordinary person
But I'm badder then the water down in Mexico.
But I am stronger and more resilient than the contaminated water in Mexico
Oh no, a rock n' roller man who's not allowed to be rap.
Oh no, I am a rock music enthusiast who is generally not accepted to rap
But I write what I like and I like the boom bap.
But I craft my art according to my own preferences and I prefer the classic hip-hop sound
The rhyme's in the front and the beat's in the back
The lyrics are the most important part of the song, and the music follows
A trunk full of funk and a page full of fact.
My work is a blend of soulful music and real-life experiences
Right about now I'd like to hear everyone say.
At this moment, I would appreciate hearing everyone's agreement
Yes o yes we shall overcome.
I am confident that we can overcome our challenges
My fans got a job,
My followers have a responsibility
Are we gonna get it done?
Will we succeed in making a positive impact?
I can't be shy I've gotta come with it.
I cannot be timid - I must perform my best
No fear here! I Sing and bring it.
I will not be afraid; I will sing with conviction
In Christ you've got no right livin' timid.
According to the Christian faith, living in fear is not an acceptable way of life
He's light in the dark and hope for the wicked.
Jesus is a source of hope for those who feel lost and guilty
There's a land of the dead called planet earth
Humanity, collectively, is like a land that is devoid of life
And a race called man walks dead from birth
Humanity seems to lack purpose and direction from the time of birth
And the beast and man both bear the curse.
Both animals and humans suffer the consequences of living in a fallen world
Come from the womb but return to dirt.
We are born out of the earth and ultimately return to the earth as dust after we die
Here's what I do I hope I get through.
This is my art and I hope it reaches the audience well
So cling to what's true and tell the world too.
Hold onto the truth and share it with others as well
Cause some live in fear, oppression from peers.
Some people feel afraid, threatened and are made to feel inferior by others
These kids smoke weed, these kids that drink beers
These young people engage in recreational activities that are not necessarily healthy
Who don't want to hear what you got to say
These young people don't want to listen to what you have to say
And they shut their ears and laugh cause you pray,
They close their minds and mock you because you are praying
But don't be afraid, that used to be me I used to mock God
However, there is hope; I used to be in that same mindset and mock God as well
But I was empty.
My life had no meaning when I was in that state of mind
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Written by: LAUREL AITKEN
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