Mandela Day
Simple Minds
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It was 25 years they take that man away Now the freedom moves in closer every day Wipe the tears down from your saddened eyes They say Mandela's free so step outside Oh oh oh oh Mandela day Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free It was 25 years ago this very day Held behind four walls all through night and day Still the children know the story of that man And I know what's going on right through your land 25 years ago Na na na na Mandela day Oh oh oh Mandela's free If the tears are flowing wipe them from your face I can feel his heartbeat moving deep inside It was 25 years they took that man away And now the world come down say Nelson Mandela's free Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free The rising suns sets Mandela on his way It's been 25 years around this very day From the one outside to the ones inside we say Oh oh oh oh Mandela's free Oh oh oh set Mandela free Na na na na Mandela day Na na na na Mandela's free 25 years ago What's going on And we know what's going on Cos we know what's going on
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Written by: JAMES KERR, CHARLES BURCHILL, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
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11 facts about this song
Band CreationThe song "Mandela Day" was composed and performed by Simple Minds, a Scottish rock band that was established in 1977.
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Song Background"Mandela Day" was written in tribute to the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.
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Event InspirationThe song was specially written for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert. This event was a massive concert held at Wembley Stadium, London, in June 1988 to commemorate Mandela's birthday and raise awareness about Apartheid.
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Album Inclusion"Mandela Day" is also included in the band’s album "Street Fighting Years" which was produced by Trevor Horn and released in 1989.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Mandela Day" reflect on the struggles of Nelson Mandela during apartheid and his efforts to end racial segregation in South Africa.
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Mandela's IncarcerationAt the time when Simple Minds performed the song, Mandela was still imprisoned on Robben Island, and he would remain so until 1990.
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Concert ImpactThe concert and the song played a significant role in arousing international consciousness and pressure for Mandela's release from imprisonment.
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Song Reception"Mandela Day" is one of Simple Minds' highly acclaimed songs due to its political message and powerful melody.
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Association with MandelaAfter Nelson Mandela's death on 5th December 2013, the song has continued to be a popular tribute and a reminder of Mandela's justice campaign.
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Legacy of the SongToday, "Mandela Day" is still highly relevant, especially on International Mandela Day, which is celebrated each year on Mandela's birthday, July 18.
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Live PerformancesSimple Minds often include "Mandela Day" in their setlist during live performances, serving as a constant reminder of Mandela's contributions to the world.
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