Ooberfuse - We Will Overcome

​Ooberfuse

We Will Overcome
self-released; 2025

By Jamie Funk

​Ooberfuse's “We Will Overcome” arrives not just as a song, but as a direct response to a political rupture with devastating human consequences. After the Trump administration gutted key USAID programs—many of which supported efforts to rescue and rehabilitate children exploited by traffickers, abusive families, and even U.S. servicemen—British-Filipino duo Ooberfuse partnered with the People’s Recovery, Empowerment and Development Assistance Foundation (PREDA) in the Philippines. The result is a music project that functions less as protest anthem and more as a global call to attention, built in collaboration with PREDA founder and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Father Shay Cullen.

Musically, “We Will Overcome” floats along on a breezy reggae pulse, with breathy vocals and a gentle optimism that recalls the socially conscious lightness of mid-era Bob Marley or even early-'70s Lennon.

​The lyrics are uncomplicated, almost mantra-like in their clarity—there’s no metaphor to decode, no irony to wade through. It’s a straightforward expression of resilience and collective strength, the kind of message that’s been repurposed across decades but still holds weight in the right context.

The video leans into the communal spirit, showcasing a range of voices and faces that bring the message into sharper focus. Toward the end, a spoken-word appearance by Father Cullen grounds the track in its true purpose: raising awareness for the children and communities PREDA serves. “We Will Overcome” may not be sonically groundbreaking, but that’s beside the point. It’s a vessel—one that carries the weight of real lives, real urgency, and a quiet kind of hope.

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