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16 Horsepower The Partisan Lyrics
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16 HORSEPOWER
- The Partisan Lyrics / with translations(Leonard Cohen)
When they poured across the border
I was cautioned to surrender,
this I could not do;
I took my gun and vanished.
I have changed my name so often,
I've lost my wife and children
but I have many friends,
and some of them are with me.
An old woman gave us shelter,
Kept us hidden in the garret,
then the soldiers came;
she died without a whisper.
There were three of us this morning
I'm the only one this evening
but I must go on;
the frontiers are my prison.
Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing,
through the graves the wind is blowing,
freedom soon will come;
then we'll come from the shadows.
Les Allemands e'taient chez moi,
ils me dirent, "Résigne toi,"
mais je n'ai pas peur;
j'ai repris mon âme.
[The Germans were at my home
They said, "Sign yourself,"
But I am not afraid
I have retaken my soul.]
J'ai change' cent fois de nom,
j'ai perdu femme et enfants
mais j'ai tant d'amis;
j'ai la France entie're.
[I've changed names a hundred times
I have lost wife and children
But I have so many friends
I have all of France]
Un vieil homme dans un grenier
pour la nuit nous a cache',
les Allemands l'ont pris;
il est mort sans surprise.
[An old man, in an attic
Hid us for the night
The Germans captured him
He died without surprise.]
Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing,
through the graves the wind is blowing,
freedom soon will come;
then we'll come from the shadows.
When they poured across the border
I was cautioned to surrender,
this I could not do;
I took my gun and vanished.
I have changed my name so often,
I've lost my wife and children
but I have many friends,
and some of them are with me.
An old woman gave us shelter,
Kept us hidden in the garret,
then the soldiers came;
she died without a whisper.
There were three of us this morning
I'm the only one this evening
but I must go on;
the frontiers are my prison.
Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing,
through the graves the wind is blowing,
freedom soon will come;
then we'll come from the shadows.
Les Allemands e'taient chez moi,
ils me dirent, "Résigne toi,"
mais je n'ai pas peur;
j'ai repris mon âme.
They said, "Sign yourself,"
But I am not afraid
I have retaken my soul.]
J'ai change' cent fois de nom,
j'ai perdu femme et enfants
mais j'ai tant d'amis;
j'ai la France entie're.
[I've changed names a hundred times
I have lost wife and children
But I have so many friends
I have all of France]
Un vieil homme dans un grenier
pour la nuit nous a cache',
les Allemands l'ont pris;
il est mort sans surprise.
[An old man, in an attic
Hid us for the night
The Germans captured him
He died without surprise.]
Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing,
through the graves the wind is blowing,
freedom soon will come;
then we'll come from the shadows.
Facts about The Partisan
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The Partisan is written by Anna Marly, Hy Zaret.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Partisan' by 16 Horsepower tells the story of a person who has faced numerous challenges and losses due to war and conflict. The individual experiences peace through his desire for freedom which he believes will lead to better times ahead. The wind that moves through the graves represents the people's wish for peace and their need to be free from bondage. The partisan lyrics mostly emphasizes freedom, reflection, hope, angst and despair. The song demonstrates battle for freedom through its depiction of loss and sacrifice and through its exploration of social isolation and human survival. The lyrics contain themes of conflict, loss, and struggle, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The film contains no explicit language or graphic content, but its war and death themes require parents to decide their suitability for children.
Who wrote The Partisan lyrics?
The Partisan is written by Anna Marly, Hy Zaret.
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What is the meaning behind The Partisan lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Partisan' by 16 Horsepower tells the story of a person who has faced numerous challenges and losses due to war and conflict. The individual experiences peace through his desire for freedom which he believes will lead to better times ahead. The wind that moves through the graves represents the people's wish for peace and their need to be free from bondage. The partisan lyrics mostly emphasizes freedom, reflection, hope, angst and despair. The song demonstrates battle for freedom through its depiction of loss and sacrifice and through its exploration of social isolation and human survival. The lyrics contain themes of conflict, loss, and struggle, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The film contains no explicit language or graphic content, but its war and death themes require parents to decide their suitability for children.
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