Song Analysis Of We Shall Overcome By Martin Luther King Jr.

This song is known as the anthem to the civil rights movement. It was sung at Martin Luther King Jr’s speech at the Lincoln memorial where some 250,000 people joined in the singing. This particular song is a tribute to MLK because it reminds us of his courage in the civil rights movement and his determination to achieve equality. “We Shall Overcome” is a song about freedom. It was originally used as a song to promote a strike, set up by African American slaves, here in America, against the tobacco farms. Years later, young civil rights activists learned the song and used it during sit-ins and marches. The powerful song is now used in dozens of countries across the globe as an inspiration for equality and rights.

This song is about people who have died while dedicating their lives to equality of all men and used nonviolent methods to achieve it. There are several allusions, one being to Christ as a man when he was crucified for the good of man but did not fight back. Another allusion is to Martin Luther King and his assassination in Memphis. This song is a tribute to his great work in the civil rights movement. The lyrics are a reminder of martyrs and how they dedicated their lives to showing others God’s love. The word “pride” in the title is describing the pride these men had in humanity and is also an expression of God’s love for every last man.
It describes Martin’s death and what happened after the fact. After his death there were riots and fires caused by revolt. The entire world was in mourning. This is a tribute to Dr. King in that it helps us recall the tragedy that occurred because of freedom which encourages us to continue to fight for freedom and justice for