Tondo [2008]
Tondo [2008]
Dedicated to the legacy of Philippines independence leader Andres Bonifacio and the legacy of resistance and revolution that flourishes from Tondo, a barrio of Manila.
Lyrics and Music: Paul Bolick-Mausisa
Djembe: Featuring Jesse
Verse I I was born in a sqatter’s town
Down here in poverty
But my mama always sung to me
Of our people’s will to be free
Verse II So lord please don’t look upon me
With eyes of disdain or pity
Just give me strength and courage tonight
‘Bout to get together and make things right
Chorus Oooooh, yeah yeah yeah x2
I’ve got to pickup pickup pickup what my father left for me
I’ve got to getup getup getup now brothers fight to be free
I’ve got to pickup pickup pickup what my mother left for me
I’ve got to getup getup getup now children unite to be free
Verse III I’ve got my back up against the wall
With mountain of false evidence pointed at me
But if fighting for my people is a crime,
Then guilty oh guilty I will plead
Chorus
Bridge We aint gonna wait for no false prophecy
And we ain’t got no friends in a high society
So get up get up cause there’s no where to turn
Ignite the light n fire watch Babylon burn
So how long oh how long, shall we suffer in peace?
March in arms now for life justice and dignity
Outro [War tribute to tito bob]
Katipunan rise!
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