(Common) In the Spirit of God. In the Spirit of the Ancestors. In the Spirit of the Black Panthers. In the Spirit of Assata Shakur. We make this movement towards freedom for all those who have been oppressed, and all those in the struggle. Yeah. yo, check it-
There were lights and sirens, gunshots firin Cover your eyes as I describe a scene so violent Seemed like a bad dream, she laid in a blood puddle Blood bubbled in her chest, cold air brushed against open flesh No room to rest, pain consumed each breath Shot twice wit her hands up Police questioned but shot before she answered One Panther lost his life, the other ran for his Scandalous the police were as they kicked and beat her Comprehension she was beyond, tryna hold on to life. She thought she’d live with no arm that’s what it felt like, got to the hospital, eyes held tight They moved her room to room-she could tell by the light Handcuffed tight to the bed, through her skin it bit Put guns to her head, every word she got hit “Who shot the trooper?” they asked her Put mace in her eyes, threatened to blast her Her mind raced till things got still Opened her eyes, realized she’s next to her best friend who got killed She got chills, they told her: that’s where she would be next Hurt mixed wit anger-survival was a reflex They lied and denied visits from her lawyer But she was buildin as they tried to destroy her If it wasn’t for this german nurse they woulda served her worse I read this sister’s story, knew that it deserved a verse I wonder what would happen if that woulda been me? All this shit so we could be free, so dig it, y’all.
(Cee-lo vocals) I’m thinkin’ of Assata, yes. Listen to my Love, Assata, yes. Your Power and Pride is beautiful. May God bless your Soul.
(Common) It seemed like the middle of the night when the law awakened her Walkie-talkies cracklin, I see ’em when they takin her Though she kinda knew, What made the ride peaceful was the trees and the sky was blue Arrived to Middlesex Prison about six inna morning Uneasy as they pushed her to the second floor in a cell, one cot, no window, facing hell. Put in the basement of a prison wit all males And the smell of misery, seatless toilets and centipedes She’d exercise, (paint?,) and begin to read Two years inna hole. Her soul grew weak Away from people so long she forgot how to speak She discovered frredom is a unspoken sound And a wall is a wall and can be broken down Found peace in the Panthers she went on trial with One of the brothers she had a child with The foulness they would feed her, hopin she’s lose her seed Held tight, knowing the fight would live through this seed In need of a doctor, from her stomach she’s bleed Out of this situation a girl was conceived Separated from her, left to mother the Revolution And lactated to attack hate Cause federal and state was built for a Black fate Her emptiness was filled with beatings and court dates They fabricated cases, hoping one would stick And said she robbed places that didn’t exist In the midst of threats on her life and being caged with Aryan whites Through dark halls of hate she carried the light I wonder what would happen if that woulda been me? All of this shit so we could be free. Yeah, I often wonder what would happen if that woulda been me? All of this shit so we could be free, so dig it, people-
(Cee-Lo) I’m thinkin’ of Assata, yeah. Listen to my Love, Assata, yeah. Your Power and Pride, so Beautiful… May God bless your Soul. Oooh.
(Common) Yo From North Carolina her grandmother would bring news that she had had a dream Her dreams always meant what they needed them to mean What made them rea
Gaelic
Amhr?n na bhFiann Seo dhibh a ch?irde duan ?glaigh, Cathr?imeach briomhar ceolmhar, ?r dtinte cn?mh go buacach t?id, ‘S an sp?ir go min r?altogach Is fonnmhar faobhrach sinn chun gleo ‘S go ti?nmhar gl? roimh th?ocht do’n l? F? chi?nas chaomh na hoiche ar seol: Seo libh cana?dh Amhr?n na bhFiann
Curf?: Sinne Firnna F?il A t? f? gheall ag ?irinn, buion d?r slua Thar toinn do r?inig chugainn, F? mh?id bheith saor. Sean t?r ?r sinsir feasta N? fhagfar f?’n tior?n n? f?n tr?il Anocht a th?am sa bhearna bhaoil, Le gean ar Ghaeil chun b?is n? saoil Le guna screach f? l?mhach na bpil?ar Seo libh cana?dh Amhr?n na bhFiann.
Cois b?nta r?idhe, ar ?rdaibh sl?ibhe, Ba bhuachach ?r sinsir romhainn, Ag l?mhach go tr?an f?’n s?r-bhrat s?in T? thuas sa ghaoith go seolta Ba dh?chas riamh d’?r gcine ch?idh Gan iomp?il siar ? imirt ?ir, ‘S ag si?l mar iad i gcoinne n?mhad Seo libh, cana?dh Amhr?n na bhFiann
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English
We’ll sing a song, a soldier’s song, With cheering rousing chorus, As round our blazing fires we throng, The starry heavens o’er us; Impatient for the coming fight, And as we wait the morning’s light, Here in the silence of the night, We’ll chant a soldier’s song.
Chorus: Soldiers are we whose lives are pledged to Ireland; Some have come from a land beyond the wave. Sworn to be free, No more our ancient sire land Shall shelter the despot or the slave. Tonight we man the gap of danger In Erin’s cause, come woe or weal “Mid cannons” roar and rifles peal, We’ll chant a soldier’s song.
In valley green, on towering crag, Our fathers fought before us, And conquered ‘neath the same old flag That’s proudly floating o’er us. We’re children of a fighting race, That never yet has known disgrace, And as we march, the foe to face, We’ll chant a soldier’s song.
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Feel is a word I can’t explain At least not in words that are plain Make it easy to express But I’ll try to do my best To hit you where it counts I just want to build up A solid bond in your heart (Yeah) A solid bond in your heart (Aha)
I’m fuelled by the idea That this world was made to share But it never seems to work out And all we seem to share Is doubt and misery I just want to build up A solid bond in your heart heart
When you feel in your soul And your heart begins to blow Keep it in mind to Keep on trying
It’s like a feeling deep inside Please don’t ever try to hide That solid bond in your heart
(Yeah) A solid bond in your heart (Aha)
Aah, I just want to build up A solid bond in your heart heart It’s what’s missing from this life And the trust you need to ignite Any dream worth holding dear When that dream is so near
You gotta try and try to get it back Push it to the limit and build A solid bond in your heart
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I always had my eyes on you But you came from across the line I had to make good time to see you But you had to pay the fine All the boys on my side knew that, you were the shark If you were found on the borderline you’d be shot in the dark Don’t wear those clothes again they don’t make it in this crowd Don’t go out DTK you’ll wear your best suit in the ground We’re meeting in a neutral zone The last car on the train The love you brought shaking up my bones and crawling through our veins We always met at the edge of a blade and we left at the end of the fight Of all the girls you’ve played and you laid Why did this one have to be white? They’re gonna get you at 12 o’clock high Got their sights set low on you You better believe me I wouldn’t lie We better quit before you’re through They’re gonna getcha at 12 o’clock high Got their sights set low on you You better believe me I wouldn’t lie We better quit before you’re through
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