This song is ripe with themes of revolution; indeed, it is a lingering message for those of our time who would dare to pick up that banner and run with it. Ultimately, it is a message for everyone because this system will rip all of us apart one by one. Once, I heard someone say: We hang together, or they'll hang us separately. Here are some of the profound lines in the song:
...What are we running for? We've got the right to be angry! What are we running for? When there's no where we can run ...
Today's post is heartily dedicated to two very special women out there in Cyberspace: Jessica my sister, who may very well best me one day in debating topics of similar interest (history, politics, economics, & culture); & Monica, whose craftsmanship and creativity are all the craze these days apparently @Gems by Monica. This song is a fine example of the soulful jazz tunes emanating out of the heart of Africa, from which we all descend. Just below the video are the words to the song. We brot...
I heard this song @the end of episode 3 season 2 of Stargate Universe (SGU). It was very moving episode. Unfortunately, one of the main characters was left behind trying to make sure his fellow soldiers could leave safely while at the same time trying to restore vital ship functions. He was surrounded by hostiles and there was absolutely no way to retrieve him in time.
If you like the cinematic version of this song, consider to the original; it's just as good (Click here).
This Scottish rock from the South side of Glasgow has always been one of my favorites. This particular song with lead singer Jim kerr was a world wide hit in 1985. It's a great song to wake up too.
There certain aspects about a song like this that resonate so strongly even today. Two of the most notable are as follows: It was sung by a black rock band - and regardless of what forward-looking whites or high-minded blacks would like you to believe, such a fact still bears mentioning; second, there was thoughtful purpose behind the words of Cory Glover (lead singer) ...especially these:
Only YOU, can set YOU Free!
...free from all the dictates of mind-numbing Hollywoodism thinly veiled by...
This song Kyrie, κύριος (kyrios) in Greek, means Oh Lord. So, when lead singer Richard Page sings,"Kýrie,eléison" - which you can just barely make out - he is saying,"Oh Lord, have mercy..." [Etymology of Kyrie, Click Here]
It's a beautiful song with an invigorating sense of fearlessness.
