Redemption Song
richard bona and m.brecker Lyrics

I'm sick of the truth being silenced
The singer is frustrated with the suppression of truth.

I'm sick of the unbelievable violence
The singer is tired of the immense amount of violence in the world.

Caught up in our lives ignoring real issues
People tend to focus on their own lives and ignore pressing social problems.

It affects us directly all these tear soaked tissues
The impacts of these issues directly affect us and cause emotional distress.

Though these dark nights may be tiresome and long
Despite the hardships, the artist remains optimistic.

Nobody can deny it when the sun shines strong
It is impossible to ignore the powerful impact of positivity.

It lights up your life, it all starts to go
When life is bright, everything seems to fall into place.

Everything feels right, then we all start to grow
A positive environment allows for personal growth.

No division in life, no focus on making dough
Equality and unity are more important than financial gain.

Everyone is equal, no enemies or foes
People should treat each other with love and respect, without dividing into groups.

Learn to love mankind before we love our wealth
People should prioritize compassion and humanity over material possessions.

Learn to love one another as we love ourselves
People should treat others with the same care and kindness they would want for themselves.

I'm sick of being silenced by the powers that be
The singer is tired of being oppressed by those in power.

All I see is war and violence and you're looking at me
The singer is disheartened by the constant presence of war and violence and believes others should recognize it too.

Revolution and riots on your tv screens
Media often portrays revolutionary action as violent and disruptive.

I seen this all happening cos I had a dream
The artist has a clear vision of a better world through their experiences and perceptions.

Revolution of the mind, I think you might find
The artist advocates for a mental revolution to change society as a whole.

This worlds in rewind, we're all walking blind
Society is regressing and people are unaware of how it is hurting us all.

The great Bob Marley had something to say
The singer respects the wisdom and words of Bob Marley.

So did Martin Luther King and JFK
The artist also admires the guidance and leadership of Martin Luther King and JFK.

We all had our vision of how it went wrong
Everyone has their perception of what has caused societal issues.

But this is my vision my redemption song
The artist believes their vision offers a way to redeem the world.

I have a dream some day the army will fight for the needy
The singer anticipates a shift in military focus towards assisting those in need instead of serving the wealthy.

Instead of causing destruction when they fight for the greedy
The artist is opposed to military actions driven by greed and power.

I dream of a world with no corruption or disgrace
The singer envisions a world without abuse of power or dishonorable actions.

No discrimination is made over your creed or your race
People should not be divided or judged based on their beliefs or ethnicity.

I dream of a time when we look after our planet
The singer prioritizes environmental protection and concern for the planet.

And anything that's bed then the government should ban it
The artist advocates for government intervention to stop harmful practices.

I dream of a day when the world is at peace
The artist seeks a world free of hostility and conflict.

Two wrongs don't make a right so let these wars cease
Violence and retaliation will not solve the issues we face.

I dream of helping others and sharing resources
The singer aims to promote charity and equitable distribution of resources.

And resent it bein taken by occupying forces
The artist is against military occupation and hopes to eradicate it.

Do we no longer have the courage to stand up and fight
The artist questions society's willingness to fight for what is right.

I'm not waiting for tomorrow, I'm starting tonight
The artist is taking immediate action to pursue their vision for a better world.

It's gone way past the time for being polite
The singer believes that urgent action is necessary and being polite is no longer sufficient.

The pressures building up and it's gonna ignite
The tension that has been building will soon erupt into action.

A dream is just a dream until the idea is great
A mere dream will only remain a vision until it is carried out into action.

So let's change the world now before it's too late
The singer urges immediate action to change the world before it is too far gone.

You gotta stand up, no need to explain
People must take a stand and fight for what they believe in, without justifying themselves unnecessarily.

You gotta stand up, no need to refrain
People must take action and not hold back, without hesitation or self-censorship.

You gotta stand up, act a little insane, you gotta stand up
People must be bold, daring, and unafraid to take action to create a better world.