Fists Rise High
Kweku Dustfire
Afrobeat
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Pulsing polyrhythmic percussion drives this explosive Afrobeat anthem, fueled by infectious call-and-response singing that unites voices in rebellion against corruption and poverty. Bold brass horn riffs cut through funky bass grooves, building to extended improvisational solos on saxophone amid raw, live energy and communal grooves. Unpolished production evokes Fela Kuti's spirit, perfect for dance-floor protests and empowerment rallies.
Lyrics
Hey wake up wake up wake up feel the fire feel the fire feel the fire hey brothers and sisters chains are breaking thieves in the shadows stealing our life no more we rise fists in the air unity calling hear the drumbeat we answer we answer power to the people hey move your body. No poverty hold us we break loose corruption crumble under our feet dance rebellion sweet victory. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. Freedom calling, yeah, freedom calling, oh, feel it rising, yeah, yeah, yeah, we unstoppable. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do we do no more begging stand tall repeat that bill go on you like to lie. We do, we do, unity forever.
Fists Rise High
Kweku Dustfire
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