We Shall Overcome
The SNCC Freedom Singers Lyrics
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We shall overcome,
We shall overcome, some day.
Oh, deep in my heart,
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
We'll walk hand in hand,
We'll walk hand in hand, some day.
Oh, deep in my heart,
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
We shall live in peace,
We shall live in peace,
We shall live in peace, some day.
Oh, deep in my heart,
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
We are not afraid,
We are not afraid,
We are not afraid, TODAY
Oh, deep in my heart,
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
The whole wide world around
The whole wide world around
The whole wide world around some day
Oh, deep in my heart,
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
The SNCC Freedom Singers' song "We Shall Overcome" is a powerful anthem for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The song speaks to the hope and perseverance of the movement in the face of adversity and oppression. The refrain, "We shall overcome, some day" reinforces the strength and resilience of the people in the movement as they push for change and equality.
The lyrics express a belief in the eventual triumph of justice and peace, even in the face of intense opposition. The line "Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe/We shall overcome, some day" speaks to the unwavering faith and conviction of those who participated in the movement. Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenges they faced, they never lost hope that change was possible.
The repetition of the phrase "We shall overcome" throughout the song serves to unite the movement and reinforce its message of solidarity. The lines "We'll walk hand in hand" and "We shall live in peace" emphasize the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving the movement's goals. The final line, "The whole wide world around some day," suggests that the Civil Rights Movement was not just for African Americans, but for all people around the world who believe in equality and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
We shall overcome,
We will conquer and triumph
We shall overcome,
We will conquer and triumph
We shall overcome, some day.
We will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
Oh, deep in my heart,
From the profound depths of my soul
I do believe
I have faith and confidence
We shall overcome, some day.
We will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
We'll walk hand in hand,
We will move forward together and in unity
We'll walk hand in hand,
We will move forward together and in unity
We'll walk hand in hand, some day.
We will eventually walk together in peace and solidarity
Oh, deep in my heart,
From the profound depths of my soul
I do believe
I have faith and confidence
We shall overcome, some day.
We will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
We shall live in peace,
We will exist in a world without turmoil
We shall live in peace,
We will exist in a world without turmoil
We shall live in peace, some day.
We will eventually live in a world without hatred and violence
Oh, deep in my heart,
From the profound depths of my soul
I do believe
I have faith and confidence
We shall overcome, some day.
We will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
We are not afraid,
We are not scared or intimidated
We are not afraid,
We are not scared or intimidated
We are not afraid, TODAY
We are not scared or intimidated at this moment
Oh, deep in my heart,
From the profound depths of my soul
I do believe
I have faith and confidence
We shall overcome, some day.
We will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
The whole wide world around
All across the globe
The whole wide world around
All across the globe
The whole wide world around some day
All across the globe, we will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
Oh, deep in my heart,
From the profound depths of my soul
I do believe
I have faith and confidence
We shall overcome, some day.
We will eventually triumph and overcome life's struggles
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