STATE OF EMERGENCY
Steel Pulse (live in paris) Lyrics
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State of emergency
State of emergency
State of emergency
Emergency
Ready, aim, fire
From Brixton to cape town
From Handsworth to Uitenhage
Lawlessness on the rampage
Sticks and stones they're throwing
Set ablaze the buildings
Youthful minds are stirring
Time to make a change
Who they think they're fooling
No want no diverse doctrine
Forever we will strive
Fighting against apartheid
State of emergency
Never seen such urgency
State of emergency
Never seen such urgency
Forever we will strive
I never seen a thing like this before
How long can this go on
A riding riding ride the storm
Me tired me tired
Of being a stepping stone
To hell with words
And give me action
Sticks and stones they're throwing
Set ablaze the buildings
Youthful minds are stirring
Time to make a change
Who they think they're fooling
No want no diverse doctrine
Forever we will strive
Fighting against apartheid
State of emergency
Never seen such urgency
State of emergency
Never seen such urgency
Forever we will strive
The whole wide world is burning
Forever we will strive
Pring pring gun shot ring
From Brixton to cape town
Unrest all around
From Handsworth to Durban
No satisfaction
We will strive for freedom now
We will strive for freedom now
We will strive for freedom now
We will strive for freedom now
The song "State of Emergency" by Steel Pulse is a powerful statement about the unrest and violence that is taking place in various parts of the world due to the oppression and discrimination of individuals and communities. The continuous state of emergency that these places experience is not just physical but also psychological, as people live in constant fear and insecurity. The lyrics use the phrase "State of emergency" repeatedly to emphasize the urgency of the situation and to create a sense of solidarity among those who are fighting against the injustice.
The lyrics mention various places around the world, from Brixton to Cape Town, Handsworth to Uitenhage, and Durban, highlighting the fact that oppression and violence are pervasive and affect people of different races, religions, and cultures. The use of "sticks and stones" and "set ablaze the buildings" depicts the destructive nature of the unrest and how it is fueled by anger and frustration. The lyrics also mention that the young generation is waking up to the reality of their situation and is ready to make a change. They no longer want to be fooled by empty promises and prefer action over words.
Moreover, the song also addresses apartheid, which was a system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa that was enforced until 1994. The lyrics emphasize that the fight against apartheid is ongoing and that they will strive to achieve freedom for everyone. The song ends with a call to action for freedom, which becomes the rallying cry for those who are oppressed.
Line by Line Meaning
State of emergency
The situation is critical and requires immediate action
State of emergency
The situation is critical and requires immediate action
State of emergency
The situation is critical and requires immediate action
State of emergency
The situation is critical and requires immediate action
Emergency
Urgent action is needed to address the situation
Ready, aim, fire
Violence is being used to address the situation
From Brixton to cape town
The unrest is happening in different parts of the world
Unrest all around
There is chaos and disorder everywhere
From Handsworth to Uitenhage
There is unrest in various locations
Lawlessness on the rampage
People are breaking the law and causing chaos
Sticks and stones they're throwing
People are using weapons to cause destruction
Set ablaze the buildings
Buildings are being burned down
Youthful minds are stirring
Young people are getting involved in the unrest
Time to make a change
Action needs to be taken to address the situation
Who they think they're fooling
People are not being fooled by false promises or actions
No want no diverse doctrine
People do not want a system that promotes division
Forever we will strive
The fight for change will continue indefinitely
Fighting against apartheid
The fight is against a system of racial discrimination and segregation
Never seen such urgency
The situation is more urgent than ever before
Never seen such urgency
The situation is more urgent than ever before
I never seen a thing like this before
The situation is unprecedented
How long can this go on
It is unclear how much longer the situation can continue
A riding riding ride the storm
People are trying to weather the storm of unrest
Me tired me tired
People are tired of the situation
Of being a stepping stone
People do not want to be exploited or taken advantage of
To hell with words
People want action, not empty promises or words
And give me action
People want to see tangible change and progress
The whole wide world is burning
The unrest is widespread and affects the entire world
Pring pring gun shot ring
Gunshots can be heard
From Handsworth to Durban
There is unrest in different parts of the world
No satisfaction
People are not content with the status quo
We will strive for freedom now
There is a determination to fight for freedom and change
We will strive for freedom now
There is a determination to fight for freedom and change
We will strive for freedom now
There is a determination to fight for freedom and change
We will strive for freedom now
There is a determination to fight for freedom and change
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID ROBERT HINDS
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