We were the younger generation that revolted
Hungry in the winds of war and racism
Standing on the naked mountain devoid of trees
Thirsty in the waters down stream from open pit mining wounds
Now our children are the younger generation
they study law
they study accounting
they study environmental science
they go to Grateful Dead concerts
they compose rap songs for social consciousnesses
they embrace the freedom of choice for abortion
and sexual orientation
they learn the workings of a beast called HIV/AIDS
The revolting wheels turn
Our candles have turned into melted wax
We are waiting for someone to hold a candle to their flame
These freedom fires that burn deep into our souls
Now a young man dies for freedom in Southern Mexico
Now a young woman dies for freedom in Los Angeles
What does it matter that we protested the killings at Kent State
What does it matter that we protested the killings in Jackson
What does it matter that we protested
the killings at Wounded Knee
What does it matter that we protested the killings
in Tinamin Square
Without a new generation to keep these Freedom Fires burning,
it won't.
We pass on this flame
It is fueled by only one weapon
one doesn't need guns
one doesn't need bombs
one doesn't need a tear-gas mask
one only needs to speak the truth
Ho!
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