The Covenants a Risin

The Covenant a-Risin
Lyrics by James Jones
This powerful protest poem, "The Covenant a-Risin'," channels the spirit of Australian resilience and calls for reclaiming constitutional sovereignty. Set to a rousing, folk-inspired rhythm, it’s a rallying cry for unity against perceived injustices. Below is a breakdown of each verse and chorus, paired with the full lyrics, designed to engage viewers and spark discussion. Perfect for those passionate about freedom, heritage, and justice in Australia.
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Verse 1 Explained: Australians from all walks unite to break free from oppressive chains, invoking the Constitution’s might to challenge a Parliament accused of overstepping its bounds.
Lyrics
Come gather, Australians, from city and plain,
With our Constitution’s might, we’ll break these chains.
The Parliament’s stolen what’s ours by right,
But the Covenant calls us to stand and fight.
Verse 2 explained: Accuses authorities of betraying the 1901 Constitution through fraud and unlawful laws, warning that the nation’s sovereign birthright is at stake.
“They’ve trampled our charter from nineteen-one,
With treason and fraud, they think they’ve won…”
Their laws are unlawful, their oaths are void,
Our sovereign birthright nearly destroyed.
Verse 3 Explained: Highlights environmental and economic exploitation—Our water, farmlands, and natural resources are now foreign-owned, while celebrating the growing will of the people to resist.
Lyrics
They’ve poisoned our water, they’ve crushed our land,
With foreign deals, they’ve tied our hands.
From mandates to taxes, they’ve brought us low,
But the people’s will is now set to grow.

Verse 4 Explained: Envisions the High Court as a defender of truth, responsible for enforcing the Constitution, striking down unjust laws and restoring a people’s bank, free from foreign control.
Lyrics
The High Court’s our shield, the law’s our guide,
We’ll strike down their statutes with truth on our side.
A bank for the people, our wealth restored,
No foreign yoke shall rule us no more.
Verse 5 Explained: Calls for signing the Covenant, standing firm with divine blessing, and honouring ancestors by guarding Australia’s justice and freedom.
Lyrics
So sign the Covenant, stand firm and free,
With God’s holy blessing, our destiny’s key.
Like ancestors bold, we’ll guard this land,
For justice and freedom, together we stand.

Chorus Explanation: A defiant anthem, declaring the people’s right to reclaim Commonwealth power and ignite a movement through the Covenant. This follows the replacement of the 1901 Constitution in 1986 by PM Bob Hawk without a referendum. At the time, they created the fictitious Queen of Australia.
Lyrics
For the Commonwealth’s power is ours to claim,
The Covenant’s risin’, we’ll kindle the flame!