Cultures of Resistance

Hich Kas, sometimes referred to as the President of Iranian hiphop, dominates the scene as not only the pioneer of the latest generation of rap artists, but a singular voice against contemporary social issues facing youth in Tehran.

Cultures of Resistance teamed up with Hich Kas to produce this track and video to expose some of the diversity of Iranian culture not shown in western media and to invite people to take another look at Iran and its people.

Bunch of Soldiers: Lyrics

SPOKEN:
We're a bunch of soldiers... a bunch of soldiers who put our lives on
the line...the Angel of Death Gabriel is down with us...

CHORUS:
I want you to throw your hands up high, HIGHER! Throw 0 2 1 up
forever!
I'm with a bunch of live soldiers/ and each of them has their own story
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VERSE 1:
Like "Tripee Maa" I begin this verse in the name of God
God is with us because
we are ever thankful to Him
in good times, yet also at times when we feel like cursing the world
We are a bunch of soldiers, with our lives on the line
the Angel of Death is down with us

We help each other even though we are all in poverty
take a taste of my Rap's, they're bitter aren't they?
We've taken it to the limit and reached the point
where we've monopolized everyone into listening to our rap instead of the "other side"

We are prepared to give our precious lives for 4 things:
God, our nation, our family and our friends

we've stayed in the streets for 4 reasons
first because we have no other choice or place to go
the next reason is a sense of honour-bound duty,
the next reason is not appropriate to be mentioned here
the 4th reason is a bit romantic, the leaves of autumn

CHORUS

VERSE 2:
I don't feel the peace of mind I feel here anywhere else
all the young ones are learning from us
learning that a true soldier doesn't just think of himself, they
think of the future and tomorrow

we are a bunch of soldiers with Masters degrees
from the biggest University in Iran
I mean the streets, not formal education
I chose the pavement over the school chair

Remember to try and be different to us in this respect
we also made mistakes!
however, in any situation we find ourselves in, we build and make progress
many tears and a lot of blood will be shed on our journey

But in the face of hopelessness and loss of faith
We are the trees that will not be swayed, we stand firm
We do not even fear the Axe, not even a bit
Let them know that we are prepared for war if they force us

CHORUS

VERSE 3:
The Flag is at full mast, never doubt that
Don't ever worry, my friend
We are a bunch of soldiers, there used to be more of us
Take my words seriously, I'm not one to joke around

Many of our friends are no longer with us
This new year our thoughts will be with you
I want the martyrs to know that if we are keeping it real
It is due to their blood which was spilt on the grounds for us

All the people keeping it real, know that our flag is flying high
If you are a real man then we are with you too
I pray for the world to be secure and peaceful
We have felt enough fire

I hope the day that we are all safe and secure comes quicker
So that we may all be happy together
don't stand still because....

CHORUS