If I Had a Hammer
Tiffany Pollack & Eric Johanson Lyrics
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I'd hammer in the morning
I'd hammer in the evening
All over this land
Oh, I'd hammer out danger
I'd hammer out a warning
Id hammer out a love between my bothers and my sisters
All over this land
If I had a bell
I'd ring it in the morning
I'd ring it in the evening
All over this land
Oh, I'd ring out danger
I'd ring out a warning
I'd ring out a love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
If I had a song
I'd sing it in the morning
I'd sing it in the evening
All over this land
I'd sing out danger
I'd sing out a warning
I'd sing out a love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
Well I got a hammer and I got a bell and I got a song to sing
All over this land
Well it's the hammer of justice
And it's the bell of freedom
And it's a song about the love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land
The lyrics of Tiffany Pollack & Eric Johanson's "If I Had a Hammer" are inspiring and timeless. The song is an anthem of the labor movement, as well as a call for unity and love among all people. The hammer represents the hard work and determination required to improve one's life and the lives of others. The bell is a call to action, a warning of danger and oppression. The song is a reminder that music has the power to bring people together and inspire change.
The lyrics of "If I Had a Hammer" speak to the struggles of working-class people, and their need for solidarity in the face of oppression. The song also offers hope, as it suggests that change is possible through hard work and a commitment to justice. By hammering out danger and ringing out warnings, the singer seeks to create a better future for all people. The "Hammer of Justice" and the "Bell of Freedom" are powerful symbols of this struggle, and the song reminds listeners that they can be a part of it by singing out a love between brothers and sisters all over the land.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a hammer
If I possessed a tool for building, repairing, or demolishing
I'd hammer in the morning
I would use the hammer during the morning hours
I'd hammer in the evening
I would use the hammer during the evening hours
All over this land
Everywhere throughout the country
Oh, I'd hammer out danger
I would work to eliminate danger by using the hammer
I'd hammer out a warning
I would use the hammer to make people aware of potential danger
Id hammer out a love between my bothers and my sisters
Using the hammer as a tool, I would work to create love and unity among all people in this country
All over this land
In all areas of the country
If I had a bell
If I owned a device that made a ringing sound
I'd ring it in the morning
I would use the bell to produce a ringing sound during morning hours
I'd ring it in the evening
I would use the bell to produce a ringing sound during evening hours
Oh, I'd ring out danger
I would use the sound of the bell to warn people of danger
I'd ring out a warning
I would use the sound of the bell to alert people to potential danger
I'd ring out a love between my brothers and my sisters
The sound of the bell could symbolize love and unity for all people
All over this land
Throughout the entire country
If I had a song
If I knew or created a piece of music
I'd sing it in the morning
I would perform the song during morning hours
I'd sing it in the evening
I would perform the song during evening hours
All over this land
In every part of the country
I'd sing out danger
The song would address or recognize potential danger in society
I'd sing out a warning
The song would be a warning to people about possible danger or problems
I'd sing out a love between my brothers and my sisters
The song would be focused on creating and celebrating love and kindness among all people
All over this land
In every part of the country
Well I got a hammer and I got a bell and I got a song to sing
I possess the tools to make a difference and spread my message of love and unity
Well it's the hammer of justice
The hammer represents the idea of justice and fairness
And it's the bell of freedom
The bell represents the idea of freedom and liberty
And it's a song about the love between my brothers and my sisters
The song I sing will promote love and unity among all people
All over this land
In every part of the country
Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: LEE HAYS, PETE SEEGER
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