We Shall Overcome
we shall overcome - the brothers four Lyrics
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We shall overcome
We shall overcome, some day.
Chorus:
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.
Chorus:
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
The day will soon be here
The day will soon be here
The day will soon be here, I know.
Chorus:
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day.
We shall overcome
We shall overcome
We shall overcome, some day.
Chorus:
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day...
"We Shall Overcome" is one of the most iconic songs of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. There is an important message behind the lyrics of the song. It is a testament to the struggle of African-Americans to gain equal rights and end segregation in the United States. The song is an expression of hope and determination, and its lyrics describe the long-term goal of the Civil Rights Movement - to overcome racial injustice and achieve equality for all.
The first lines of the song "We shall overcome" indicate the power of collective action. "We" refers to people who are working together to overcome a common oppression. The repetition of the line “We Shall Overcome” throughout the song gives it a powerful and inspirational musical effect. The song encourages people to hold onto the belief that they will overcome the challenges they face, and that they will ultimately triumph over their oppressors. The message of peace is also conveyed through these lyrics. The song claims that peace is achievable, and one day we will all live in harmony and without discrimination.
The song has become a rallying cry for movements for social justice and equality around the world, including anti-apartheid protests in South Africa, the Irish Civil Rights Movement, and the Hong Kong Protests of 2019-2020. The song's simple but profound lyrics have made it an inspiration to people from diverse backgrounds who are fighting for justice and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
We shall overcome
We will triumph over the struggles we face
We shall overcome
We will triumph over the struggles we face
We shall overcome, some day.
We are confident that eventually we will succeed in overcoming our struggles
Oh, deep in my heart
With great conviction and feeling
I do believe
I have faith that what we hope for will come to pass
We shall live in peace
We will exist in a state of tranquility with one another
We shall live in peace
We will exist in a state of tranquility with one another
We shall live in peace, some day.
We are confident that eventually we will live harmoniously with one another
Oh, deep in my heart
With great conviction and feeling
I do believe
I have faith that what we hope for will come to pass
The day will soon be here
The day of our triumph over struggle will come in the near future
The day will soon be here
The day of our triumph over struggle will come in the near future
The day will soon be here, I know.
I firmly believe that the day we triumph over our struggles will come soon
Oh, deep in my heart
With great conviction and feeling
I do believe
I have faith that what we hope for will come to pass
We shall overcome
We will triumph over the struggles we face
We shall overcome
We will triumph over the struggles we face
We shall overcome, some day.
We are confident that eventually we will succeed in overcoming our struggles
Oh, deep in my heart
With great conviction and feeling
I do believe
I have faith that what we hope for will come to pass
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