[Verse 1]
Out of many we are one
But we, the many, stand firm
Against all that would divide
And pit us against our own
To take what belongs to us
And spoil what is ours from birth
For the sake of unchecked greed
[Chorus]
We, the people, now speak
This country belongs to us
We are diverse and equal
We are inclusive and free
We will not let tyrants
Take our liberties away
Or let their henchmen plunder
Our wealth, our homes or our lives
[Verse 2]
But once again we must fight
To break free of the shackles
That a monarchy revived
Is using to bind our hands
And yoke our necks to its plows
We must resolve to stand fast
Against its ongoing crusades
To claw back all our freedoms
[Chorus]
We, the people, now speak
This country belongs to us
We are diverse and equal
We are inclusive and free
We will not let tyrants
Take our liberties away
Or let their henchmen plunder
Our wealth, our homes or our lives
[Verse 3]
Our lawmakers work for us
Not the other way around
We elect them to serve us
Not to gain wealth and power
But to serve our common good
With the blessings of freedom
That ensure tranquility
And defend the rights of all
[Chorus]
We, the people, now speak
This country belongs to us
We are diverse and equal
We are inclusive and free
We will not let tyrants
Take our liberties away
Or let their henchmen plunder
Our wealth, our homes or our lives
[Verse 4]
To a king, we’ll never bow
For our young, we must not fail
But with our fallen, we stand
Against all enemies
Though foreign or domestic
To preserve our liberties
And defend our way of life
From all who come to rob us
[Chorus]
We, the people, now speak
This country belongs to us
We are diverse and equal
We are inclusive and free
We will not let tyrants
Take our liberties away
Or let their henchmen plunder
Our wealth, our homes or our lives
[Outro]
Let us make it crystal clear
We are not a monarchy
We are not yours to plunder
We do not belong to you
Lyrics, Bill Graham
