Mandela Day
Simple Minds Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Now the freedom moves in closer every day
Wipe the tears down from your saddened eyes
They say Mandela's free so step outside
Oh oh oh oh Mandela day
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
Held behind four walls all through night and day
Still the children know the story of that man
And I know what's going on right through your land
25 years ago
Na na na na Mandela day
Oh oh oh Mandela's free
If the tears are flowing wipe them from your face
I can feel his heartbeat moving deep inside
It was 25 years they took that man away
And now the world come down say Nelson Mandela's free
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
The rising suns sets Mandela on his way
It's been 25 years around this very day
From the one outside to the ones inside we say
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
Oh oh oh set Mandela free
Na na na na Mandela day
Na na na na Mandela's free
25 years ago
What's going on
And we know what's going on
Cos we know what's going on
The lyrics to Simple Minds' "Mandela Day" are a tribute to South African anti-apartheid activist and political leader, Nelson Mandela. The song starts by mentioning the 25 years that had passed since Mandela had been imprisoned, but now, as the freedom moves in closer, the tears of sadness can be wiped from the eyes because Mandela is now free. The song encourages listeners to step outside and embrace the freedom that Mandela's release represents.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Mandela day" and "Mandela's free," emphasizing the importance of the day and what it symbolizes. The second verse highlights the fact that even though Mandela had been detained for 25 years behind four walls, the children still knew the story of who he was and what he represented. The final verse is a call to action, urging people to wipe the tears from their face and to take heart because Mandela's heartbeat is alive and well.
Overall, "Mandela Day" can be seen as a hopeful song that celebrates freedom and the power of what one individual can achieve. The song highlights the struggles that Mandela and others endured during the fight against apartheid, but ultimately ends on a positive note that brings hope to the future.
Line by Line Meaning
It was 25 years they take that man away
Nelson Mandela was taken away 25 years ago.
Now the freedom moves in closer every day
There is progress towards freedom every day.
Wipe the tears down from your saddened eyes
Don't cry, wipe your eyes and rejoice.
They say Mandela's free so step outside
Nelson Mandela is now free, go outside and celebrate.
Oh oh oh oh Mandela day
It's time to celebrate Nelson Mandela
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
Nelson Mandela is finally free, rejoice!
It was 25 years ago this very day
25 years ago on this very day, Nelson Mandela was taken away.
Held behind four walls all through night and day
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned behind walls, day and night.
Still the children know the story of that man
Even the children know about Nelson Mandela's story.
And I know what's going on right through your land
I know what's going on in your country.
Na na na na Mandela day
Let's celebrate Mandela Day!
If the tears are flowing wipe them from your face
If you're crying, wipe your tears away.
I can feel his heartbeat moving deep inside
The spirit of Nelson Mandela is with us all.
And now the world come down say Nelson Mandela's free
The whole world is celebrating Nelson Mandela's freedom.
The rising suns sets Mandela on his way
The sun represents a new beginning for Nelson Mandela.
From the one outside to the ones inside we say
We all celebrate Nelson Mandela's freedom, whether inside or outside.
Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free
Nelson Mandela is free - let's rejoice!
Oh oh oh set Mandela free
Let's free Nelson Mandela!
What's going on
What is happening?
Cos we know what's going on
Because we know what's happening.
Na na na na Mandela day
Let's celebrate Mandela Day!
Na na na na Mandela's free
Nelson Mandela is finally free.
25 years ago
A long time ago, 25 years.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES KERR, CHARLES BURCHILL, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Claudia Mari
Essa música é um hino para os nossos ouvidos linda demais Mandela Day😴
Vanessa R
Adoro tanto essa música Mandela Day que coloquei como toque de despertador no meu celular
GP Santos
Vanessa R ❤❤❤
Jairo Fraga
Tinha 18 anos não cansava de escutar essa obra de arte .
Isabel Santos
Maravilha de música. Representa a liberdade do povo africano. Simple Minds are the best!
Clayton Brandão
Uma das músicas mais emblemáticas e importantes da história. Música representa a liberdade do povo Africano, além de ser belíssima em todos aspectos, que arranjo maravilhoso. Charlie Burchil sutil como um trovão... Essa música jamais irá morrer.
Ruth Helena Santos azevedo
Linda, não canso de ouvir 👋👋👋👋👋👋🎶🎶🎶❤️
José Márcio
A VERDADEIRA LIBERTAÇÃO ESTÁ POR VIR.
OPERAÇÃO STORIM.
TODAS AS NAÇÕES SE LIBERTARAM 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷.
antonio marcio torres Torres
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷muito fera esse grupo não tem pra ninguém essa época nunc irá acabar
Irene Bagdal
Amo demais essa música ❤️❤️