Soldier
Walls of Jericho Lyrics


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Numbers of descendants
Segregated by design
Caught up in a purpose
That disgraces their standards

These actions won't help us end our fight
Progress can't be made by weeding out the majority
Eliminate the source but do not
Destroy the fighters

The color of the oppressor is only
The shortcoming of the disaster
End the sinister accusations
Acknowledge the foresight in which we hold

To end oppression - doing it in an uneducated
Way is not going to end it
It's going to enforce ones reputation
In a disgraceful manner

To segregate us by color




Would be antithetical to
What we are trying to accomplish

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Walls of Jericho's song "Playing Soldier Again" discuss the issue of segregation based on race and the consequences of such actions. The first verse talks about how the descendants are separated by design and how they are trapped in a purpose that is not in line with their standards. This could be interpreted as a reference to the institutionalized racism that has existed in many societies. The singer is saying that this kind of segregation won't help us end our fight, and that we need to unite to make progress.


The second verse talks about the importance of not destroying the fighters in our pursuit to eliminate the source of oppression. It addresses the idea that we need to acknowledge the foresight in which we hold and to end oppression in an educated and thoughtful way. The color of the oppressor should not define our response to their actions, and instead of being fueled by anger and resentment, we need to be strategic in our approach.


Finally, the song concludes with a powerful statement against segregation based on color. The singer emphasizes that this kind of discrimination is in opposition to the goals we are trying to achieve. It is antithetical to what we are fighting for and will ultimately only hurt us in the long run. The song is a call to action for unity and equality, and a condemnation of the tactics used to enforce segregation and oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

Numbers of descendants
The people who have come after us


Segregated by design
Divided purposefully


Caught up in a purpose
Involved in a goal or mission


That disgraces their standards
That goes against their beliefs or values


These actions won't help us end our fight
These behaviors won't bring us closer to ending our struggle


Progress can't be made by weeding out the majority
We can't make progress by getting rid of the majority


Eliminate the source but do not
Get rid of the root cause but don't


Destroy the fighters
Get rid of the people fighting against the root cause


The color of the oppressor is only
The oppressor's race is only


The shortcoming of the disaster
A flaw in the catastrophe


End the sinister accusations
Stop making harmful accusations


Acknowledge the foresight in which we hold
Recognize the ability to plan ahead that we possess


To end oppression - doing it in an uneducated
To stop the mistreatment - doing so poorly informed


Way is not going to end it
Won't bring an end to the mistreatment


It's going to enforce ones reputation
It'll strengthen one's image


In a disgraceful manner
In an embarrassing way


To segregate us by color
To separate us based on skin


Would be antithetical to
Would be contrary to


What we are trying to accomplish
Our goal




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Kevin O'Bryan

Haven't heard this jam in awhile. Raaaaaaaad. No rest for the weary.

MultifunktionsRaik

Best Song of Walls of Jericho

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1 of them

theMosen

This was our special song. Few have come close.

J Schlund

Ya man !!

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J Schlund

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