Basic Income Hymn

In 2014 the Dutch artist Pharao created a song with Yara to promote the Basic Income in The Netherlands. It is still current.

‘Het Goeie Leven’ (The Good Life) is a song that was made to promote the universal basic income. Basic income is a hot topic in the world as more and more people see it as a viable solution to crisis-related problems like poverty and unemployment. The title of the song refers to the universal human right to a good life.

Subtitles in English, Deutsch, français, eestikeelne, español, português & italiano. To turn on subtitles: click on second symbol underneath the video on the right and choose your language!

 

Lyrics (English translation):
(Pharao)
I can sit and watch the world
complain all that I want
but I know that only actions
can make a difference
We can’t sleep anymore
suddenly we see the light
Labor becomes a choice
and nothing is forced on us

We are free

(Yara)
Free because we choose to make a fresh new start
for all of us
let us stand hand in hand
create a new system
welcome to paradise

This is the good life
the life that I was born to live
just like you and like you
We’re gonna claim it
Everything falls into place
we are finally free – so free

(Pharao)
I have the right to free time
I have the right to good health and security
The right to meet my basic needs
cause there’s more than enough to share
Yeah we can make sure that everyone makes it
no more work stress no more red tape

basic income

it sets you free
the new approach for society

(Yara)
This is the good life
the life that I was born to live
just like you and like you
We’re gonna claim it
Everything falls into place
we are finally free – so free

Free because we choose to make a fresh new start
for all of us
let us stand hand in hand
create a new system
welcome to paradise

(Yara + Pharao)
I want a basic income – oh yeah
Do you want a basis income – unconditional
Basic income – unconditional
everyone – all of us

I want a basic income – unconditional
Do you want a basic income – unconditional
Basic income – oh yeah
everyone – all of us

(Pharao)
Free yourself
Free the world
and live the good life

© Pharao / Cinqo 2014

Letra (traducción española)

(Pharao)
Puedo mirar al mundo
y quejarme sin cesar
Pero si quiero cambiar algo
Tendré que actuar
Ya no podemos dormir
Ahí está la luz
El trabajo será opcional
Y ya no hay obligaciones
Somos libres

(Yara)
Libres porque elegimos un nuevo comienzo
Para todos nosotros
Juntemos las fuerzas
Para crear un nuevo sistema
Bienvenidos al paraíso

La buena vida
Es mi derecho fundamental
Y el tuyo, y el tuyo
Vamos a reivindicarlo
Todo cae en su lugar
Finalmente somos libres
Tan libres

(Pharao)
Tengo derecho a tiempo libre
Tengo derecho a buena salud y seguridad
Tengo derecho a lo suficiente para vivir
Porque hay mas que suficiente para compartir
Podemos lograr que todos lleguemos a fin de mes
Sin estrés laboral ni burocracia
Renta básica — te liberará
El nuevo enfoque de la sociedad

(Yara)
La buena vida
Es mi derecho fundamental
Y el tuyo, y el tuyo
Vamos a reivindicarlo
Todo cae en su lugar
Finalmente somos libres
Tan libres

Libres porque elegimos un nuevo comienzo
Para todos nosotros
Juntemos las fuerzas
Para crear un nuevo sistema
Bienvenidos al paraíso

(Yara + Pharao)
Quiero una renta básica — pues sí
¿Quieres una renta básica? — incondicional
Renta básica- incondicional
Todo el mundo — toda la gente
Quiero una renta básica — incondicional
¿Quieres una renta básica? — incondicional
Renta básica — pues sí
Todo el mundo — toda la gente

Libérate
Libera al mundo
Y vive la buena vida

© Pharao / Cinqo 2014

Music video by Pharao & Yara performing Het Goeie Leven. (C) 2014 Cinqo
Music produced by Killing Skills
Video shot, directed and edited by Roeland Bentvelzen
Video produced by Cinqo and Vereniging Basisinkomen