I think even after having written and recorded this song, he still couldn't believe that those things he sang about were actually happening. There's a little bit of surprise left in his voice and that's what makes it even more touching.
I don't think that this song is only sad. The lines
One day we'll dance on their graves
One day we'll sing our freedom
One day we'll laugh in our joy
And we'll dance..
appeal quite positive to me - he's sure that one day things will change eventually and to honor the women we'll dance on their graves.
Check out this live performance where Sting and Peter Gabriel dance with the real women ("los madres") in the end! It breaks your heart!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1jslyzgXOk
This song touches me everytime I hear it.
I think even after having written and recorded this song, he still couldn't believe that those things he sang about were actually happening. There's a little bit of surprise left in his voice and that's what makes it even more touching.
I don't think that this song is only sad. The lines
One day we'll dance on their graves One day we'll sing our freedom One day we'll laugh in our joy And we'll dance..
appeal quite positive to me - he's sure that one day things will change eventually and to honor the women we'll dance on their graves.
Check out this live performance where Sting and Peter Gabriel dance with the real women ("los madres") in the end! It breaks your heart! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1jslyzgXOk