HIND’S HALL Lyrics – Macklemore

[Verse 1]
Woo
Yeah, the people, they won’t leave
What is threatening about divesting and wanting peace?
The problem isn’t the protests, it’s what they’re protesting
It goes against what our country is funding (Hey)
Block the barricade until Palestine is free (Hey)
Block the barricade until Palestine is free
When I was seven, I learned a lesson from Cube and Eazy-E
What was it again? Oh yeah, fu*k the police (Woo)

[Verse 2]
Actors in badges protecting property
And a system that was designed by white supremacy (Brrt)
But the people are in the streets
You can pay off Meta, you can’t pay off me
Politicians who serve by any means
AIPAC, CUFI, and all the companies
You see, we sell fear around the land of the free
But this generation here is about to cut the strings
You can ban TikTok, take us out the algorithm
But it’s too late, we’ve seen the truth, we bear witness
Seen the rubble, the buildings, the mothers and the children
And all the men that you murdered and then we see how you spin it
Who gets the right to defend and who gets the right of resistance
Has always been about dollars and the color of your pigment, but
White supremacy is finally on blast
Screaming “Free Palestine” ’til they’re home at last (Woo)

[Verse 3]
We see the lies in them, claiming it’s antisemitic to be anti-Zionist
I’ve seen Jewish brothers and sisters out there and riding in
Solidarity and screaming “Free Palestine” with them
Organizing, unlearning and finally cutting ties with
A state that’s gotta rely on an apartheid system to uphold an occupying violent
History been repeating for the last seventy-five
The Nakba never ended, the colonizer lied (Woo)
If students in tents posted on the lawn
Occupying the quad is really against the law
And a reason to call in the police and their squad
Where does genocide land in your definition, huh? (Hey; hey)
Destroying every college in Gaza and every mosque
Pushing everyone into Rafah and dropping bombs
The blood is on your hands, Biden, we can see it all
And fu*k no, I’m not voting for you in the fall (Woo)
Undecided, you can’t twist the truth, the people out here united
Never be defeated when freedom’s on the horizon
Yet the music industry’s quiet, complicit in their platform of silence (Hey, woo)

[Verse 4]
What happened to the artist? What do you got to say?
If I was on a label, you could drop me today
I’d be fine with it ’cause the heart fed my page
I want a ceasefire, fu*k a response from Drake (Woo)
What you willing to risk? What you willing to give?
What if you were in Gaza? What if those were your kids?
If the West was pretending that you didn’t exist
You’d want the world to stand up and the students finally did, let’s get it (Woo)

[Outro]
Brrt
Woo

[Verse 1]
Macklemore’s opening verse sets the tone for “HIND’S HALL” by questioning the perception of peaceful actions as threatening. He reflects on the paradox of divesting and advocating for peace being viewed with suspicion, suggesting that the problem lies not in the protests themselves, but in the systemic injustices they aim to address, particularly those supported by the United States government. Macklemore’s reference to his childhood influences in hip-hop, particularly Ice Cube and Eazy-E, adds a personal touch, recalling the anti-authoritarian sentiments and activism prevalent in the genre.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, Macklemore turns his attention to law enforcement and the underlying white supremacist structures within it. He describes them as “actors in badges” protecting property and serving a system built on racial inequality. Macklemore asserts the resilience of the people, contrasting their steadfastness against attempts to suppress dissent through corporate influence and censorship. He highlights the power of grassroots movements to challenge established systems, rejecting the notion that social media bans or algorithmic manipulation can stifle the truth. Macklemore’s condemnation of violence and oppression, particularly in Palestine, underscores his broader critique of racial injustice and systemic violence.

[Verse 3]
Macklemore addresses the complexities of critiquing Zionism and its connection to accusations of antisemitism. He acknowledges the presence of Jewish activists standing in solidarity with Palestinians, emphasizing the importance of unity in the struggle for freedom. Macklemore challenges the normalization of apartheid-like conditions in Palestine and condemns the ongoing violence perpetrated by political leaders. His reference to historical events like the Nakba and the complicity of world leaders like President Biden in perpetuating injustice adds depth to his critique. By highlighting the bloodshed and suffering endured by Palestinians, Macklemore calls for accountability and action.

[Verse 4]
Macklemore shifts focus to the role of artists in speaking out against injustice. He expresses a willingness to face consequences, even being dropped by labels, for his commitment to speaking truth to power. Macklemore dismisses superficial responses from celebrities, urging listeners to consider the human toll of conflict and oppression. By prompting listeners to empathize with the plight of those affected by violence and occupation, Macklemore emphasizes the need for collective action and solidarity.

[Outro]
The outro consists of vocal ad-libs, serving as a spirited conclusion to the song’s powerful message. These ad-libs add emphasis and energy, reinforcing the urgency of the issues addressed throughout the song.