Grace Petrie - They Shall Not Pass
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Uploaded by GracePetrieMusic on Oct 15, 2011
Copyright Grace Petrie
A little glimpse of the Josie Long Alternative Reality Tour. This is a song I wrote about the nature of protest, to commemorate the Spanish Civil War and The Battle of Cable Street.
LYRICS:
You're not my brother, nor my countryman
Not my sister or my friend
But you're my comrade, be so 'til the last
They shall not pass; they shall not pass
Now blood is running through the streets of Spain
And London gripped in fear
Oh, smell of gunfire, sound of breaking* glass
You shall not pass; you shall not pass
Why fight the good fight, fight the good fight? Why not let them burn?
I dread the day when the suffering of my fellow is none of my concern, so
Stand up today that we might save tomorrow
Oh I know there's a way that we might save tomorrow
Yes its late in the day but we might save tomorrow, if we try
I shall not turn against my brother
For his creed or for his colour
Nor the one he takes his lover
Or his class
You that beckon me that way, you shall not pass
And you who speak of ideology, who speak of people like they're pawns
Whose motives lie 'neath frosted glass
You shall not pass; you shall not pass
In the name now of humanity,
Not left nor right, not black nor white
Tear the fascist flag now from its mast
It shall not pass; it shall not pass
Why fight the good fight, fight the good fight? Why not let them burn?
I dread the day when the suffering of my fellow is none of my concern, so
Stand up today that we might save tomorrow
Oh I know there's a way that we might save tomorrow
Yes its late in the day but we might save tomorrow, you and I
We shall not turn against each other
For our creed or for our colour
Nor the ones we take our lover
Or our class
You that beckon me that way, you shall not pass
Stand up and speak, it's not a call to arms
Get on your feet, it's not a call to arms
Get on the street, it's not a call to arms
It's a call to helping hands
Why fight the good fight, fight the good fight? Why not let them burn?
I dread the day when the suffering of my fellow is none of my concern, so
Stand up today, that we might save tomorrow
Oh I know there's a way that we might save tomorrow
Yes its late in the day, but we might save tomorrow, if we try
I shall not turn against my brother
For his creed or for his colour
Nor the one he takes his lover
Or his class
You that beckon me that way, you shall not pass
*Accidentally sang "burning glass" which doesn't make a lot of sense... :/ sorry folks!
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Loved it at IBMT concert in October 2012. The battle goes 0n No Pasaran!
mikesamwild 1 month ago
Amazing song! I am so in love with your music...
MCHawk007 1 month ago
wonderful song! can't stop listening
FatTRecords 2 months ago
@michaelmuir1997
She celebrates the Republican forces, consisting of individuals and groups across the political spectrum. Their only real commonality was an opposition to the fascist Nationalists and a commitment to the Republican ideal. There were many heinous acts committed by the government prior to the Civil War, and almost certainly during them as well - but it's possible to celebrate that commitment to democracy and rule of law by tens of thousands - including foreigners - as well.
thewuurm 2 months ago
It seems odd that she talks about showing solidarity with people while at the same time celebrating some mass murderers- the Spanish Communists
michaelmuir1997 3 months ago
General Francisco Franco RIP
michaelmuir1997 3 months ago
I don't know, I rather like the idea of the "sound of burning glass." I bet it'd be bloody viscous.
mjm8188 3 months ago