This is his mission, this is his music, and this is the man, Buddhuza.
Born and raised in the musical-nest of Zugdidi, Georgia; Buddhuza, with only two broken guitars, a tape recorder, and a single bedroom, formed his very first band with his brother at the age of 13. The songs were merely written and performed as entertainment for neighbors and friends; however, these experiences would serve a more important unseen purpose for him - these moments provided him with hands on experience in song-writing, arranging, and performing. Previously, at the age of 6, he and his brother attended Georgian-folk choir classes which allowed him to witness, first hand, the importance of spontaneity in music. To him, music has been a soundtrack through every phase of his existence; however, once he searched in his father's vinyl collection and heard the progressive-rock of the late '60s, it gave him shivers and sent blood to veins that he didn't even know that he had! It was then, at that moment, that he realized what he was going to write and play music for life.
His forthcoming album, Zer0, is an elaborate meeting point of end and start, as reincarnate as a musician, offering fresh looks at our uncanny environment in coming releases. A collection of 14 songs recorded by Buddhuza himself through 2008-2010, these tracks, previously, were scattered among his projects, New Demos and NowHere. The title, spelled with the number '0' instead of the letter 'o', reflects the idea of "point zero" - how every moment is an ultimate here and now, and a fresh start to our present. He states himself, "this is a project with many doors." The songs vary in sound but are all attached with a single thread that connects them like a bead; he calls this an "incurable joy," as he enjoys the process one hundred percent.
His music is a result of positive emotion-filled charges released to his listeners. This particular attribute, or niche, is reserved for those seeking melodious alternative-music with an emphasis on lyrics. And after receiving an honorable mention in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition, he has his eyes set on a much greater prize - your ears. Simply put, Buddhuza is the real deal.
Mission
Buddhuza Lyrics
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I took a chance to pick a plane so I looked around,
I ran into a mirror, saw a couple of curious eyes,
I gotta hail old lordie, sign is so better than sight.
We launched quite slow, the plane was heavy enough,
At least they say it's well-equipped, it's something they really like,
There was this old transceiver that nobody told me about,
And it plays me songs that travelers cast,
That I can tune in,
From all around the globe, from different times,
It's all-consuming,
When you hear that tone, you wanna listen and pass.
In the middle I heard someone ask me: where do you fly?
Well all this time I thought I knew it, now I can't see the path,
I spent my years reading mission papers, there's no command,
And then I saw an old paper said: son, listen to your radio hum.
The lyrics to Buddhuza's song "Mission" speak to the aimless journey of life and the search for purpose. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been given a mission to fly, but they are unsure of what it entails or where they should go. The mention of a mirror highlights the self-reflective nature of the song, suggesting that the singer may be their own obstacle in finding direction.
As the song progresses, the singer discusses their plane, which is slow and heavy, but "well-equipped". This may represent the resources and tools that individuals have access to in life, but without guidance or direction, they may not know how to use them effectively. The mention of the old transceiver that nobody told the singer about reinforces this idea of missed opportunities and overlooked resources.
The most striking element of the song is the description of the radio hum that the singer hears. This sound represents the universal vibrations and wisdom that all people have access to, but may not know how to interpret or utilize. The mention of songs from different times and places suggests that there is a vast amount of knowledge to be gained from listening to this hum. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has finally found the guidance they were seeking, in the form of an old paper that tells them to listen to the radio hum.
Overall, "Mission" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to explore the depths of their own existence and seek meaning in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I gather I was told I gotta mission to fly,
Someone informed me I had a mission to accomplish in life.
I took a chance to pick a plane so I looked around,
I took initiative to find a suitable method to accomplish my mission.
I ran into a mirror, saw a couple of curious eyes,
I had a moment of self-reflection and realized others were curious about my journey.
I gotta hail old lordie, sign is so better than sight.
I need to reach out to a higher power for guidance because intuition is more powerful than visual cues.
We launched quite slow, the plane was heavy enough,
My journey started off slowly because my method of transportation (i.e. approach to my mission) was not lightweight.
At least they say it's well-equipped, it's something they really like,
According to others, my approach to my mission was well-prepared and they found it favorable.
There was this old transceiver that nobody told me about,
I discovered an old communication device that had been previously overlooked.
I played a lot with tuning, strange but they called it a heart.
I experimented with adjusting the communication device, which others found odd but I felt it was necessary to make it work properly.
And it plays me songs that travelers cast,
The communication device played various stories (represented as songs) from different travelers who had embarked on a similar journey.
That I can tune in,
I could choose to listen to these stories if I wanted to.
From all around the globe, from different times,
The stories came from diverse locations and periods in history.
It's all-consuming,
Listening to these stories became an all-consuming experience for me.
When you hear that tone, you wanna listen and pass.
The tone of the communication device was so inviting that it made others want to listen to the stories as well.
In the middle I heard someone ask me: where do you fly?
Someone questioned me about where I was headed on my journey.
Well all this time I thought I knew it, now I can't see the path,
I realized that despite thinking I had a clear sense of direction for my mission, I became lost and unsure about the path forward.
I spent my years reading mission papers, there's no command,
I had spent much time studying instructions related to my mission, but I came to realize that there was no clear-cut command to follow.
And then I saw an old paper said: son, listen to your radio hum.
I saw an old document that advised me to pay attention to the communication device and its stories in order to find direction.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.