Beat the Drums – Suriname

Last updated: Dec 27, 2025

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Indigenous man beating the drums

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I know I should
just fight the past
and wear her out

and beat the future
beat the drums
of blazing victory

of course I should
and live the present
blind for history

and beat the troubles
beat the drums
and fight for liberty

I know I should
and if I could
of course I would.

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