The UN said Gaza was ‘unliveable’ but life beyond liveability in Gaza is inevitable… the ‘Song of the Besieged’ was written and performed by Samah Sabawi, with music by Palestinian Australian composer Nahed ElRayes.

Song of the Besieged by Samah Sabawi

The UN said Gaza was ‘unliveable’
But life beyond liveability in Gaza is inevitable
like the rainfall …
and the winter storms
Ferocious it grows
like dandelions it powers through
like inexorable love
like an irresistible kiss
like the birthing of new life
beyond the statistics of death

Life beyond liveability in Gaza is inevitable
like the sun rise
predictable like the movement of the tides
invincible like flowers in the desert
unassailable like a smile on the lips of the beloved
unequivocal like a word that splits bullets in halves
indomitable like a revolutionary march
unstoppable like the earth’s rotation
formidable like a fist in the face of occupation
undeniablelike destiny…
like freedom from tyranny
like justice for refugees

so listen carefully
two million captive hearts are beating off rhythm
There is no harmony beyond liveability
Only the inevitable
Beware the inevitable