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<p>Musician Malang Kohistani sings a song for Afghanistan.</p>
More Information:
<p><em>Kabul Transit</em>. Directed by David B. Edwards, Gregory Whitmore, and Maliha Zulfacar. Performed by Malang Kohistani. Oley, PA: Bullfrong Films, 2006. DVD.</p>
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<p>Producer: Gregory Whitmore</p>
Video Transcript:
<p>Our country has pleasant weather, <br />
beautiful land and fields <br />
Birthplace of brave men, <br />
heroes of the land</p>
<p>The Afghan people are of noble blood <br />
The country has many mineral mines <br />
with its barren lands, <br />
fast-flowing rivers, <br />
and flat deserts, too, <br />
roads and also airports</p>
<p>Look at our strategic location! <br />
It has high mountains, <br />
and many sources of water for electricity <br />
Greedy nations want our land <br />
and they have interfered in our country <br />
We are tired of colonialism, slavery, and politics</p>
<p>From the times of Alexander, <br />
the Russians, Britain, and Genghis Khan, <br />
Now it is Pakistan’s turn <br />
Arabs and Chechens with them</p>
<p>I want to pose a question, <br />
if you don’t mind me asking: <br />
What did you give us? <br />
After you went into space? <br />
After you built the computer? <br />
If you have given us anything, <br />
tell us so we can give something in return</p>
<p>If not, what do you have to do with us? <br />
We are a country <br />
that have fallen behind in technology <br />
Developed countries will either hold our hand or cut it off</p>
<p>Foreign attacks have held us back <br />
and kept us from our work <br />
These attacks have wasted our time <br />
and that is why we have fallen behind</p>
<p>In the decisions of this world <br />
no one listens to the poor people <br />
Those who caused injuries and wounds <br />
should dress the bandages and make amends</p>
<p>We should not suffer <br />
from warring parties and their cruelty <br />
They should go back to their own lands <br />
They should not be tempted by what we have</p>
<p>Thank you</p>