Protest song against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Lyrics

I wished the drones above my head were song birds
Singing at the dawn to start the day
I miss the shadows of our lofty palm trees
Everything is rubble now and grey
I wished my lovely mother would be smiling
The way she used to do before the war
They say my little sister is … a terrorist
I never hated anyone before

I wished my dear old father was a rich man
He wastes his time standing in the queues
I miss my brother Ahmed, how he hugged me
Haven’t seen him since he’s on the loose
I wished the walls were lower around our prison
If only I could climb them and explore
They say my noble brother is … a terrorist
I never hated anyone before

I wished that I could travel to those countries
On TV they look so cool and fine
I hope to leave this place one day and study
Join the friends I only meet online
And welcome them to visit us and witness
Although it’s more convenient to ignore
They say the fearless journalist is … a terrorist
I never hated anyone before

I wished that I could meet the men and women
Behind their guns and their remote controls
Their presidents, their bankers and technicians
Together we would read the Dead Sea Scrolls
Words about pride, greed and cruelty
But instead they make up falsehoods more and more
They say our sainted doctor is … a terrorist
I never hated anyone before

They say my only future is … a terrorist
I never hated anyone before.