I Shall Overcome
Hard-Fi
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New day dawning, I wonder what it holds for me Sun is shining, don't think that it shine for me I look around, nothing seems to have changed This dirty town, it hasn't somehow rearranged And I stand up, but I get knocked straight back down "Just give it up", they say, "We just don't want you around Not one of us and we don't like to share" Mouthful of dust, but I'll get even I swear I hear your voice, call my name In my heart, there's a pouring rain And it ain't pretty, no it ain't pretty, no it ain't pretty But you say, "Hold on, hold on, believe me All the plans against you one by one, will come undone" I shall overcome Through my tears, I try to see your face But doubt and fear come calling And crowd my head with words of hate I scream out, "Please, don't leave me hear alone" Down on my knees, without you, without hope I hear your voice, call my name In my heart, there's a pouring rain And it ain't pretty, no it ain't pretty, no it ain't pretty But you say, "Hold on, hold on, believe me Love is here and I won't let you down, stand your ground" Hold on, hold on, it's easy All the plans against you one by one, will come undone I know, I shall overcome Just in time you call my name Pull myself up to fight again, I'll never let you down Hold on, hold on, believe me Love is here and I won't let you down, stand your ground Hold on, hold on, it's easy All the plans against you one by one, will come undone I know, I shall overcome
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Written by: RICHARD ARCHER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Shall Overcome" by Hard-Fi is a part of the indie rock and post-punk revival genres.
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Album ReleaseThis song is taken from the band's second studio album, “Once Upon a Time in the West”, which was released in 2007.
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Chart Performance"I Shall Overcome" had a good run in the music charts, peaking at number 61 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song displays the story of a boxer, showing the struggles and triumphs of everyday individuals, tying into the theme of the song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics walk listeners through the journey of a resilient individual asserting that they will overcome their current struggles. It is a rather uplifting and emotional track.
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Reception"I Shall Overcome" garnered positive reviews from critics, with many praising its inspiring message.
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InfluenceThe song title appears to have been inspired by an old gospel song "We Shall Overcome", which became an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
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Lead SingerHard-Fi's lead singer Richard Archer wrote "I Shall Overcome". He is also the frontman and main songwriter for the band.
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Personal ConnectionIt is believed that Archer wrote "I Shall Overcome" in response to the passing of his mother and the struggles he faced during that time, making it an emotionally poignant song.
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AnthemDue to its powerful message of resilience and overcoming adversity, the song has often been used as an anthem in popular culture and live events.
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