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Palestine
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Hip-Hop/Rap
Palestine was released on January 9, 2007 by Revolution NOW Records as a part of the album Son of a Refugee
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Release DateJanuary 9, 2007
LabelRevolution NOW Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM88

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Lyrics

This is my ode to Palestine, come on, yeah
Dedicated to the children of Palestine
From my first memory, from the first moment
I fell in love with you, come on, yo, uh
I reminisce about the times
When I was yay high, found my purpose in this life of mine
First met you in the summer of '89
It was ugly and I didn't know why
Trash burning in the streets, graffiti on the wall
Kids dead at my feet, when I see they mothers bawl
My father told me "Don't venture so far
'Cause the oppressors will get you, no matter who you are"
Never really did understand the importance
Of the color of my skin 'til I saw the conditions
We was living in and the conditions
They was living in, but I promised my pop
"When I come back, I'ma change this place
And when I change this place, all
You're gonna see is smiles on our face"
Embrace a brother from the same race
Palestine in my heart, and that will never change
(If you only knew how I felt about you)
(How much I do, do for you)
If you only knew how I felt about you
I wouldn't fear all the things that I do
So I keep you in my heart and I always stay true (Palestine)
(If you only knew how I felt about you)
(How much I do, do for you)
If you only knew how I felt about you
I wouldn't fear all the things that I do
So I keep you in my heart and I always stay true (Palestine)
Now it's '94, and I'm a little taller
A little stronger, but still feel smaller
Once I walked out the airport gates
You should've seen my face, I was glad to be home
But a soldier walked up to me, told me to spread 'em
I said "Sir, I'm only thirteen, Pop, don't let him
And I don't mean no harm, I love this land"
My grandmother used to have a farm
Right down the road, and I remembered, oh
These are the same people that stole our soul
Left us with nothing but a bag of clothes, even if that
Now we're refugees, living in shacks
Judge for yourself, we went from wealth to rags
No Benz or Jags, no designer tags
And all we had was the Palestinian flag
Raised real high, so we could stay proud and smile
(If you only knew how I felt about you)
(How much I do, do for you)
If you only knew how I felt about you
I wouldn't fear all the things that I do
So I keep you in my heart and I always stay true (Palestine)
(If you only knew how I felt about you)
(How much I do, do for you)
If you only knew how I felt about you
I wouldn't fear all the things that I do
So I keep you in my heart and I always stay true (Palestine)
Yo, I asked my pop, I asked him "Why we don't have a country?
And if we were ever sovereign people?"
He came back and told me "Son
Don't ever lose your connection with Palestine
You keep loving her like your mother
You fight for her, and always hold on to her
And know that she's always in your heart," come on
So with that in mind, this is my ode to Palestine
It's 2006 and we still going through the same shit
When will we ever be a sovereign country once again?
My friends, please, rise up with me
Fight with me so we can stop this genocide quickly
My brothers, sisters, and refugees alike
Palestine, you're the reason why I picked up this mic, I love you
(If you only knew how I felt about you)
(How much I do, do for you)
If you only knew how I felt about you
I wouldn't fear all the things that I do
So I keep you in my heart and I always stay true (Palestine)
(If you only knew how I felt about you)
(How much I do, do for you)
If you only knew how I felt about you
I wouldn't fear all the things that I do
So I keep you in my heart and I always stay true (Palestine)
Yeah, haha, all my brothers and sisters
Don't ever give up, ever
Even though we ain't got it on Earth
You know God is looking out for us
Just remember, man
You wasn't born there for no reason
You're not Palestinian for no reason
Give back to your country
Let them know you love them
And you're thankful for them
For every day that you live
Peace
Written by: Ibrahim Batshon
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