"I Can't Breathe in Gaza"

(Verse 1)

Yo, I see the smoke rise where the sun used to shine,

Kids writing dreams in the sand, now outlined in chalk lines.

No warning, just warplanes in the skies,

Another mother screams as her baby dies.

Streets turned to graves, no place to run,

They dropping bombs like the setting of the sun.

Hospitals hit, no aid, no light,

How you justify that in the name of “right”?

The world watching, hashtags and cries,

But the silence from leaders is louder than lies.

This ain’t a war, man-it’s genocide,

An ethnic cleansing broadcasted live.

(Hook)

Can’t breathe in Gaza, they choking on fear,

Tears flood the streets, but nobody hears.

Say their names, don’t let ‘em fade,

Palestine burning while the world looks away.

Can’t breathe in Gaza, it’s more than a fight,

It’s justice denied, it’s stolen rights.

Lift your voice, let the truth ignite-

Free Palestine, we riding tonight.

(Verse 2)

This ain’t new, it’s history repeat,

Since ‘48 they’ve been forced to retreat.

Checkpoint, chains, apartheid walls,

Land stolen inch by inch as freedom falls.

But they still rise, hearts made of steel,

Throwing stones at tanks, truth they reveal.

No army, no power, just faith in their eyes,

And still, they resist while the world denies.

Media twisted, justice delayed,

They fund the weapons while prayers are prayed.

But we see you, Gaza, we won’t look away,

You got millions marching, screaming, “No way!”

(Hook)

Can’t breathe in Gaza, they choking on fear,

Tears flood the streets, but nobody hears.

Say their names, don’t let ‘em fade,

Palestine burning while the world looks away.

Can’t breathe in Gaza, it’s more than a fight,

It’s justice denied, it’s stolen rights.

Lift your voice, let the truth ignite-

Free Palestine, we riding tonight.

(Bridge)

This for the martyrs, the poets, the youth,

For the mothers who buried their hope and truth.

For the keffiyehs, the keys still in hand, Refusing to forget their stolen land.

It’s not about hate, it’s about rights,

It’s about kids dreaming under endless nights.

No water, no power, but still they stand- Palestine forever, they defend their land.

(Final Hook - With Chorus Vocals)

Can’t breathe in Gaza, we screaming loud,

No justice, no peace, we move as a crowd.

From the ashes, the voices rise,

Can’t kill the truth, can’t silence cries.

Free, free Palestine-

From the river to the sea, it’s time.

Truth ain’t terror, love ain’t crime-

We stand for peace, we stand for life.

About the author

Mahdi Souweid is a high school student living in Canberra and an award-winning public speaker recognised for his confidence, eloquence, and passion for communication. Balancing his academic pursuits with his love for inspiring others, Mahdi actively participates in school and community events, where he continues to refine his leadership and presentation skills. Driven by curiosity and a desire to make a positive impact, he strives to use his voice to motivate and uplift those around him.

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