“They talk to us about equality but where is our land? They talk to us about peace but where is that so called justice? So tell me men of great debates where is the truth? So tell me politicians where is the truth?” 1
“For screaming independence I suffered, for claiming my legitimate right I’m a terrorist, to get my land back I had to retake the warpath. Freedom, peace = independence without conditions.” 2
“When you’ll get older my son you will understand that you don’t need to commit a crime for you to fear (colonial) justice.” 3
“The years went by but I haven’t changed I’m still the same activist for liberation. Still looking to regain my dignity. 4
“You understood that the world is unjust. You raised (he used the word for uprising) a people to fight colonialism. Many of your brothers fell in the wars to keep our dignity and protect the oppressed.” (This song is about Atai) 5
Kaneka songs hitting the nail right on the head.
