Fields of Palestine (Adaptation) by Seth Staton Watkins

Fields of Palestine (Adaptation) by Seth Staton Watkins
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On the heels of yet another massacre of Palestinian civilians retrieving food aid, this time by an Israeli military helicopter, here is my adaptation of the poignant and timeless 'Fields of Athenry' by Pete St. John. The parallels between the Irish struggle for Independence and the Palestinian struggle are many, including their origins in British colonial occupation and the deployment of the Black and Tans in both Ireland and Palestine to subdue Irish and Arab nationalists through acts of terrorism and barbarity.
To quote British Israeli historian Avi Shlaim, "Since 1948 the Israelis have had the whip hand, and their victory in June 1967 has turned them into violent oppressors…from his [Edward Said's] perspective both peoples [Jews and Palestinians] were ‘communities of suffering’. It is precisely because the Jews suffered so much as the hands of the Nazis, according to Said, that they became obsessed with security and ended up as oppressors. This perspective helps to explain the psychology behind Israel’s violence and inhumanity towards the Palestinians, but it does not justify them.”
Today, Israel has killed or injured more than 100,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7th. At least 27 people, including 23 children have died of malnutrition and dehydration as Israel continues to block aid on the ground. Even the humiliation of air dropped food has not come without its toll, as five Palestinians were killed when the parachute malfunctioned on one such airdrop in Gaza city on March 8th. This barbarity must end and the people of Palestine must be granted their freedom.
Lyrics:
By a lonely border wall
I heard a mother crying
“Waladay, they're tak’n you away
For you dared to throw them stones
At the mighty Israeli drones
Now an army truck lies waiting in the lane"
Low lie the fields of Palestine
Where every Spring the olive trees once bloomed
Our love was in the toil, as we nurtured land and soil,
Now it’s lonely 'round the fields of Palestine
By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young boy calling
"Nothing matters, mother, when you're free
Against soldiers taking our land
I tried to take a stand
Now I’m forced to suffer cold indignity”
Low lie the fields of Palestine
Where every Spring the olive trees once bloomed
Our love was in the toil, as we nurtured land and soil,
Now it’s lonely 'round the fields of Palestine
By a lonely harbor wall
She watched the last stars falling
As missiles lit up the evening sky
Still in hope, she dwelled, night and day,
For her kin she fervently prayed.
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Palestine
Low lie the fields of Palestine
Where every Spring the olive trees once bloomed
Our love was in the toil, as we nurtured land and soil,
Now it’s lonely 'round the fields of Palestine

[@alex291297]

Freedom for Palestine, Ireland, the Basque Country and all occupied nations around the globe

[@mininoble2253]

Freedom for the Basque, the Corsicans, the Irish, and not the Palestinians. They lost their shot at freedom when their government started a war of aggression.

[@ziggyaziz2689]

❤

[@christophershields3788]

The six counties are looking to enact the Good Friday accord provision for an election to unify the north and south London is blocking it The 7 basque regions do not have the economic capacity to be a country The West Bank and Gaza will go back to being a province as the Arabs die off from genetic disorders No immigration and too much inbreeding As well as they are murdering their child bearing age women

[@soniaforever3674]

Palestine, the soul of our soul 🇵🇸🖤❤️💚🤍

[@nourabuomar6736]

Thank you so much, but please note for the flag Palestine. « 🇵🇸 » - all love❤️

[@mustafaabuoun9690]

PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@mustafaabuoun9690]

Thank you Seth for the brilliant work . Much 🫶🏻 🫡 🌿🇵🇸🫶🏻🇮🇪🍀

[@jomanjy09]

It's soothing to the soul and refreshing to the faith in humanity to read your comment.. 🙏 from the bottom of my ❤

[@diabissael-ali9708]

❤

[@FreePalestine..]

As a Palestinian I always loved Fields of Athenry. Massive respect to you and the Irish people. Long Live Ireland. Long live Palestine from river to the sea 🇵🇸☘️🇮🇪

[@kevindowling788]

Thanks from an Athenry man I hope we will both be fully free one day 🇮🇪❤️🇵🇸

[@FreePalestine..]

@@kevindowling788 Thanks from Palestine brother. One day Both Palestine and Ireland will be completely free 🇵🇸🇮🇪

[@enricomarcofiorenza2747]

Anche io da italiano l'ho sempre amata !! E ammiro ancora di più che sia stata adattata alla palestina!! Grazie e complimenti dall'Italia.

[@sarakhatoon3877]

O Palestinians, you don't even know how much the world loves you, we pray for your victory, your freedom from overseas. We trust in Allah the Almighty, he'll answer our prayers and make you free very soon inshallah inshallah 🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@samytrs]

this man is not Irish he is canadian he has absolutely nothing to do with Ireland or the Irish people he roleplays on the internet

[@richshaffer9872]

Thanks for speaking the truth. God bless Ireland, God bless Palestine.

[@Snowyowlphotography]

God will never bless or condone the people that go against his people, and the Palestinians are the most evil individuals they would make the Nazis look like Martha Stewart may God open your eyes to the evil that is in that horrid land, and may be turned into a parking lot

[@anonymeanonyma3105]

O Ireland 🇮🇪 a lot of love and respect from a Franco-Algerian 🇫🇷🇩🇿 it gave me chills on my back ♥️🇮🇪✊

[@bennaceurbennaceur7149]

حركي ولد فرنسا

[@dz-power2133]

​@@bennaceurbennaceur7149 بلع يامبردع وهل تعلم سرائر القلوب انت ؟!

[@samytrs]

he is not Irish he is canadian

[@e-asmar472]

As a Palestinian I don’t know how to thank you, the humanity will win at the end as long as there such a free and good people fighting on the right side.

[@willierhein8681]

you just did #FREEPALESTINE

[@kevinlamitie8210]

WHAT DOES PALESTINE KNOW ABOUT HUMANITY.SIK VILENESS THATS ALL YAS WANT.GIVEN A PLACE IN OTHER COUNTRIES N FOR ALL OF YAS TO HERASSING,RAPE,STOP OUR HOLIDAYS N GOOD WHOLSOMENESS THAT MAKES US US.HORRIBLE VILE WAYS N PEOPLE

[@colettes9758]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adhgoodes9349]

free palestine , i hope you are right couse the genocide is heart breaking and you all derserve your land back and to be free

[@parallel4]

Beautiful song and important message. Long live Palestine

[@southpaw8347]

Your music is incredible. Please never stop making songs about Palestine until she is free 🇵🇸

[@annavallone128]

Whenever I listen to the original Irish song, THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY, the words remind me of the Gaza starvation going on right now. 😢

[@Pandaman94]

They wouldn't be starving if Hamas wasn't caught stealing their food.

[@sumairagul5297]

@@Pandaman94you are delusional.

[@najwam.n.s2287]

Thank you, brave and wonderful young man, with all the love and appreciation for your fine sense of responsibility and compassion for innocent people ❤💚❤💚

[@britishrex5515]

Beautiful song and powerful message. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@mayanna2154]

🇵🇸❤️🇮🇪

[@mohammedfouad148]

God bless Ireland, God bless Palestine.. ✌

[@Tombro1856]

Both oppressed countries even in 2024

[@samytrs]

he is not Irish he is canadian

[@Tombro1856]

@@samytrs Who said he's Irish???

[@marcus3173]

@@samytrs Why are you spamming this comment everywhere? It makes no difference whether he's Irish or not, the message still stands.

[@kevinlamitie8210]

​@@Tombro1856he's Irish wether he grew up in EIRE.n way to use energy on the important things.FSMH.SOME OF US HAD EIRE TAKEN AWAY.

[@limeyndixie]

Outstanding rendition, mate. Freedom for Palestine, may Zionism be consigned to the shite heap of history.

[@ziggyaziz2689]

❤

[@AmChazak18]

So, let’s say all the Jews pick up and leave their historical home land tomorrow. What will you have? What will the Palestinians do with their new State? I’ll tell you; it will be just another backwards, corrupt, terrorist producing kleptocracy. You want to “free” Palestine? Ever wonder why none of the surrounding Arab countries want to “free” Palestine, despite the lip service. Ever wonder why the Arabs who live in East Jerusalem and have Israeli residency want nothing to do with any Palestinian state or the Palestinian Authority?

[@Tourjmana]

Thanks, Seth 🇮🇪☘️🇵🇸 Lovely song ❤ and I wish you and the great Irish nation a happy St Patrick's day ☘️❤️💚

[@samytrs]

he is not Irish

[@user-ib4xu3tu5x]

Your voice is a candlelight in Palestines darkest night.

[@michellecable687]

Wow so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Free Palestine❤️

[@66hats]

You've outdone yourself. Beautiful voice, performance, lyrics and insight into the Palestinian cause. Wonderful!

[@mohammedfouad148]

Love and respect.. From Egypt 🤍

[@kevinlamitie8210]

RESPECT😂😂😂😂😂YUR A JOKE.MUSLIMS RESPECT VILENESS N MRDERING.KILLING THEIRVOWN.

[@rg2313]

اتمنى من الله ان يجازيك خيرا ، لانك قلت ما في القلب ، بدلا عنا . شكرا . ان الله يرى و يسمع و لا يضيع عمل صالح

[@nailfelagund7508]

I love the original song and this adaptation!! Beautiful Irish spirit!!

[@samytrs]

he is not Irish and has nothing to do with Ireland ha

[@Why.does.it.Matter]

Raising awareness and speaking truth through music. ✌️

[@johleby8048]

I have heard beautiful music in my time and this is definitely one of the most beautiful of all with powerful message. 🙏❤️🙏

[@ginamurphy7508]

Perfect 🥰 thank you 🕊🇵🇸❤️ 🇮🇪

[@mayanna2154]

Thank you very much from occupied Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Palestine 🇮🇪❤️🇵🇸

[@ginamurphy7508]

​@mayanna2154 my heart is with you all in Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤🇮🇪🕊

[@mayanna2154]

@@ginamurphy7508 🌹❤️❤️

[@mayanna2154]

​@@ginamurphy7508From occupied Jerusalem, thank you from the bottom of my heart🇪🇸❤️🇮🇪❤️🇵🇸

[@FaziahAddala-jl1ff]

MERCI ❤CHER FILS D IRLANDE🧡 🧡💚🧡💚🧡💚🕊️ PAIX SUR NOTRE TERRE MERE ET DANS TOUT L UNIVERS🕊️🌹🌍

[@retrolps234]

Great rendition Seth! You always make great music imbued with the will of peoples across the world to be free from all oppression and persecution! Keep up the great work! Free Palestine!

[@Mohamed09997]

We will never forget your love and support for Palestine. ❤🇨🇮❤

[@thomaso6579]

Every month you outdo yourself. Another great song, another great (and deppressing) message.

[@sethstatonwatkins]

Thank you my friend.

[@jayte4932]

​@@sethstatonwatkins No. Thank you. 🙏🤗🇵🇸

[@samytrs]

@@sethstatonwatkins Why not sing a canadian song instead of Irish roleplay I would love to hear an "adaptation" of o canada

[@sethstatonwatkins]

@samytrs well I'm not Canadian, so evidently that would just be Canadian roleplay.

[@corinaklies8131]

Gorgeous voice. Beautiful soul. Free Palestine!

[@samaelblack8107]

Thank you for another gem. It's painful, but so important. ✊️

[@YousefKhalaf-ww6ez]

Thank you ! It takes a human with a big heart to write such words!!!

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

this song truly is a terrible beauty ❤

[@messerm.]

All respect to you. Very sweet song touches our souls 🎉 Free Palestine, Free humanity.

[@allonesame6467]

Thank you

[@pierreleblond9253]

beautifull song companion

[@mayanna2154]

Greetings from occupied Jerusalem, the capital of Palestine, to you and the Irish people 🇵🇸❤🇮🇪

[@ginamurphy7508]

🕊🇮🇪🇵🇸🇮🇪🇵🇸🕊

[@sofi8774]

He is not Irish, he is from St. Louis in the US.

[@kalamari3288]

Don't you think it's interesting that under Israeli rule, Muslims and Jews can still visit Jerusalem and comment on KZbin about it? What do you think would happen to that same place under Palestinian rule, I wonder?

[@Fpstup]

@@sofi8774I thought he was Irish, doesn’t matter, his music is

[@ishmamahmed9306]

​@@kalamari3288, you do realise that many Palestinians from the occupied territories and Gaza have online access? Don't thank the State of Israel, the Palestinian Authority or Hamas, thank modern technology.

[@mohammedfouad148]

Freedom for Palestine ✌

[@user-fj1ql8gq4x]

رائع بارك الله فيك وفي امثالك ❤

[@amran9806]

Thank you ❤

[@ahmedeid3720]

magnificent thank you ireland 🥰

[@samytrs]

he is not Irish but ok

[@ahmedeid3720]

@@samytrs hmmm.. america ... i think his ancestors was Irish 😅

[@Rrss369]

Thank you for who you are! ❤

[@abedabed7311]

You made my tears 😢 Thank you so much brother

[@alejandrodemello3506]

Thanks for sharing. Kindly regards from The Netherlands

[@yasminsenol5963]

My dear seth i have so much respect for your words touch the heart i wish our children could learn so much from you to the river to the sea 😊

[@abpa2010]

thank you. may God bring this madness to end soon...Freedom to all oppressed people of the world...

[@omarmuthana5365]

The best song on earth right now thank you 🙏 for sharing it with us ❤❤

[@willierhein8681]

In an industry often shrouded in silence, Seth Staton Watkins stands as a beacon of change, fearlessly riding the waves of progress. While others falter, he forges ahead, steadfastly aligned with the path of righteousness. As consumers, as individuals, we wield the power to elevate or suppress. Seth Staton Watkins' unwavering commitment to justice strikes a chord within us, catapulting him to acclaim and success. Thank you, Seth, for being our hero. Your bravery and integrity ignite inspiration in us all. Love Ireland! Viva Palestina! & LOVE ! PPLEASE SUPPORT Seth Staton Watkin !!!

[@KymPridham]

More respect than i could ever show FREE PALESTINE

[@kefa7battashi893]

Fields of Palestine will be free one day and we will visit the holy land soon. Thank you for your humanity and dignity Seth 💟

[@Karusuando]

Thank you, I salute you 💗

[@Mohamed09997]

Love and respect for you and to the brave and dear people of Ireland. From Iran 🇨🇮🇵🇸🇮🇷❤

[@hoseinalipour1129]

thank u sir for supporting Palestine, also brilliant song🌹

[@sirjarhead]

Great song, great artist

[@drnohayaseen]

and now I love Irish music

[@ahmeds606]

We appreciate you, every support for Palestine children, women Humanity and justice. Every word and every action counts and can save lifes !🇵🇸 #GazaGenocide

[@abdeladnan9507]

So respect for you my friend

[@IaN09876]

Nice voice and cause

[@rickiandersen5883]

🇵🇸❤

[@menyou1443]

I’m still here, Seth💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️🍀🍀🍀 🍉🍉🍉

[@RladalFatih]

This is a beautiful adaptation of the song. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!

[@Gaelic3]

There are so many Irish rebel songs that could be turned into pro Palestinian songs with a few words being changed, as the circumstances are very similar prior the 26 counties gaining freedom. Don't forget the remaining 6, how i wish to see a United Ireland and a free Palestine.

[@menyou1443]

My cousin was slain for the remaining 6-Henry Joy McCracken, of ‘98 (1798) in Belfast-I will ne’er forget that six counties still need their freedom💚💚💚🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️

[@mayanna2154]

Greetings to you from occupied Jerusalem. Very soon the rest of the Irish provinces will become independent🇮🇪❤️🇵🇸

[@mayanna2154]

​@@menyou1443Greetings from occupied Jerusalem. It is strange that those who planted the occupation in Jerusalem and Belfast are themselves🇮🇪❤️🇵🇸

[@hamsickelchaos69]

Massive respect. From Cork, Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪❤️🖤🤍💚🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@nadaabourjeili]

God bless Ireland, God bless humanity. This is what the teachings of Jesus asked us to do, love one another, stand for justice and don't be afraid. God bless the people of the world, where peace and love will reign.

[@AhmadJMatar]

When I thought, Seth, that I won't love a song more than your "Oh Palestine", I found out that I was mistaken. Amazing as always, free Palestine ✌🇮🇪 ✊ 🇵🇸

[@veronikaschulz7477]

Many thanks for your song 😢

[@ninaskala4346]

Muchísimas gracias a tí y al pueblo Irlandés por apoyar al PUEBLO PALESTINO. Cada vez que oímos tú voz nos emocionamos. Sigue con esa voz maravillosa. MUCHÍSIMO ÉXITO DESDE EL SUR DE ESPAÑA.

[@NickOToole-jb6dm]

We The IRISH Can Empathise Completely With The People Of PALESTINE

[@singingway]

Using your Blessed voice for a blessed purpose. Thank you

[@semvucksemvuck8332]

Happy Ramadhan Kareem to my brothers/sisters all around the world n of course to all my brothers/sisters in GAZA PALESTINE. May Allah SWT unite us in Jannah with Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW, amen 🤲

[@alielhadi8915]

Thank you sir , peace with you 👍🤲

[@sunbird317]

Bravo pour le support des Irlandais avec les Palestiniens 🇵🇸 Aussi, Bonne Fête de la St-Patrick à tous les irlandais 🍀 Roch, Qc, Canada

[@mitwirken]

Palätina ♥️

[@yassinnus5503]

May Allah (God) bless you, beautiful song !

[@Lilypast]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuperAlgeriano2010]

Salam Alykoum from Algeria thank you so much, Irish people you are on the right side and brave.

[@Canaanite48]

My beloved Ireland Thanks from Palestine Forever one struggle ❤💚

[@HOGH22]

Thanks, great work! Freedom and justice for Palestine! ✌💯

[@zali47]

I love the lyrics, I love your voice! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you! 🇵🇸✊🏻✌🏻

[@maialzaghernandezmayoosh5826]

❤

[@nadi7886]

Beautiful song🙂👍 I'm french 💙🤍❤️🇨🇵

[@willierhein8681]

Seth, I want you to know that your songs never fail to lift my spirits when I'm feeling down. As an Irish person, listening to them fills me with immense pride. Thank you for bringing such fulfillment into my life. Erin go bragh.

[@MaryMarshall-qx3xw]

i love it go raibh mile maith agat... Sumud Palestine Sumud. 💗Prayers Protests Songs Poems & much love for ur ppl

[@sheamcelhone5776]

Id love to hear you do a cover of spancill hill by the Dubliners. For all of our Irish in American that miss Ireland. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇵🇸 bheadh ​​​​buíoch

[@menyou1443]

I asked for Green and Red of Mayo for all the people who are far from home, by force or circumstance…

[@RavenWolf777]

❤🖤🤍💚

[@abcabc-hf6xh]

Merci pour ce chant... Pour votre soutien, empathie, compassion... La chanson qui retrace vraiment l'histoire de Palestine est Palestine/Palestine ... Les paroles de ce chant sont on ne peut plus que profondes vraies 👍💜🇨🇵 Soyez richement bénis 🙏🙏🙏

[@Saphir13]

🙏🏽👌🏽🫶🏽 God bless you

[@croatiandriver4232]

Gorgeous song, amazing vocal (s), brilliant lyrics, everything is perfect except madness in Palestine. I wish that everyone can live on own land in peace, but..... 😢 Link of this song will also be under every of my next videos. Freedom to Palestine 🇵🇸

[@ghg12374]

Lovely voice, lyrics and composition. Irish are brave and kind hearted people. Free free Palestine from Bangladesh ❤️

[@user-ot7cr5jt5e]

Danke!

[@arden2113]

Thank you Seth, this is beautiful. It makes me truly happy to see people use their voices to speak up for what's right (and it's truly disgusting how those with enormous platforms and power remain silent). From the river to the sea 🇵🇸🕊🇮🇪

[@salimbegum3179]

Thank you very much for your music Excellent song well done with the truth 👏 💯 👍 🎉🎉🎉❤THANKS. Very beautiful song thank you.

[@VictorBates-qt3nx]

Seth Staton Watkins captivates audiences like myself with his distinctive Irish style of singing, infusing each note with passion and authenticity. His vocal prowess, combined with his unwavering moral compass, sets him apart as a true artist and advocate for justice. Furthermore, his solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians resonates deeply, echoing Ireland's own history of suffering and resilience. Through his music and actions, Seth Staton Watkins not only entertains but also enlightens, shedding light on shared struggles and inspiring hope for a better world. THANK YOU !

[@luluwachedjari3299]

Thank you…just thank you ❤

[@travelwithnicole]

Thank your all your beautiful words in song. Please create a playlist of your palestine music & I will run it all day long. xo much love in solidarity & strength.

[@abdulrahmanalkhalifa7898]

The Irish people and Nation will always be on the right side of History and Humanity. God Bless Ireland.

[@pranadikusumah4501]

I cant stop to hear "oh palestine oh palestine" and "raise your voice", now i found another beautiful song about Palestine. Huge respect for your works. Warmest Regard from Indonesia. #fromtherivertothesea

[@JohnDoe-zb5mt]

❤❤❤

[@aryastark3148]

It's beautiful, thank you so much for giving your talents to compassion. It means a lot to the people who need it, I'm sure.

[@willierhein8681]

These days, it's increasingly rare to find artists who haven't been corrupted by the system and don't just kiss up to it. However, I recently stumbled upon Seth Staton Watkins, and I'm not only captivated by his incredible vocal abilities and sound, but also by his humanity and activism for what's right. Such integrity is rare in today's world, where many artists seem to sell their souls to blend in with the corrupted system controlled by powerful lobbyists. I have two loves: Palestine and Ireland.

[@sethstatonwatkins]

@willierhein8681 I do what I can. Thank you for the kind words.

[@willierhein8681]

@@sethstatonwatkins In an industry often shrouded in silence, Seth Staton Watkins stands as a beacon of change, fearlessly riding the waves of progress. While others falter, he forges ahead, steadfastly aligned with the path of righteousness. As consumers, as individuals, we wield the power to elevate or suppress. Seth Staton Watkins' unwavering commitment to justice strikes a chord within us, catapulting him to acclaim and success. Thank you, Seth, for being our hero. Your bravery and integrity ignite inspiration in us all. Love Ireland! Viva Palestina! & LOVE Seth Staton Watkin !!! PLEASE SUPORT HIM!

[@jayte4932]

Would be awesome if you could put an Irish folk twist on "We will not go down in Gaza" by Michael heart. I already know it would be amazing. Thanks for your beautiful music of solidarity. ✌️ & ❤️

[@Abderrahimuser-cy5ud7ji2c]

❤, a great bouquet of flowers from Morocco