The song carries deep roots in the struggle against injustice:
: Beyond its political message, Siffre stated the lyrics were also influenced by his experiences of oppression as a gay man.
: Lira originally performed her rendition as a special tribute to Nelson Mandela for his birthday, as it was noted to be one of his favorite songs. Musical Interpretation
: Labi Siffre wrote the original in 1984 after watching a documentary on Apartheid-era South Africa that showed soldiers shooting at civilians.
The song carries deep roots in the struggle against injustice:
: Beyond its political message, Siffre stated the lyrics were also influenced by his experiences of oppression as a gay man. Lira - Something Inside So Strong (Official Audio)
: Lira originally performed her rendition as a special tribute to Nelson Mandela for his birthday, as it was noted to be one of his favorite songs. Musical Interpretation The song carries deep roots in the struggle
: Labi Siffre wrote the original in 1984 after watching a documentary on Apartheid-era South Africa that showed soldiers shooting at civilians. Lira - Something Inside So Strong (Official Audio)