Levan Khubulava, musically known as Buddhuza (pronounced but'huza), is a mo… Read Full Bio ↴Levan Khubulava, musically known as Buddhuza (pronounced but'huza), is a modern musical-visionary, equally gifted as a singer, song-writer, and musician, who simply defines artistry. Though he is not bound, nor does he aim to work under any specific genre, he has worked-out his own authentic homebrew of electro-pop, rock, and folk, as he shares with others, songs that aim to put them in the right mood for the message, relieve the shenanigans of stress, and inspire them to have a positive outlook towards themselves and towards their surroundings. A messenger who communicates through music; he gets a sense of fulfillment when listeners allow themselves to interpret his message in their own way. And what is his message? He offers, not only world music that can be enjoyed, but an attached genuine message of love. With his work, he aims to increase the communication with his audience through music, and share with them his vision of the world.

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.

Still a Surprise
Buddhuza Lyrics

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Remember how we listened to that radio show
To hear the songs that were not in the charts?
I didn't understand a single word they said,
But the music made it to my heart.

Remember how we saw the snow that fell on the grass,
We watched the flakes we so wanted to be?
It took me twenty years to dig the snow to realize -

We're always the flakes that we see.

And it's still a surprise
What we see without eyes,
Any place, any time,
Any place, any time.

Remember we were greedy for the sun in the sky,
Wanted things they way we thought they should be,
You know that everything you gonna be is alright,
As long as you're totally in.

And it's still a surprise
How we take what we are,
Any place, any time,
Any place, any time.

And it's still a surprise,
Nothing in, nothing out,

End of space, end of time,
End of space, end of time.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Still a Surprise" by Buddhuza, he reminisces about memories from his past and reflects upon how they have shaped his perspective on life. The first verse recalls how he used to listen to a radio show that played songs that were not in the charts. He didn't understand the words, but the music spoke to him on an emotional level. The second verse describes how he and someone else watched snow fall on the grass, both wishing they could be a part of it. However, it took Buddhuza twenty years to realize that they were already like the snowflakes they admired - each unique and fleeting.

The chorus repeats the phrase "And it's still a surprise" over and over, emphasizing that no matter how much we think we understand ourselves or the world around us, there are always new lessons to be learned and surprises to be encountered. The third verse touches on a desire for control and stability, wanting things to be the way we think they should be. But Buddhuza reminds us that everything will be alright as long as we fully embrace who we are and give ourselves permission to let go of the need for control.

Overall, "Still a Surprise" is a song about accepting the unknown and embracing the unexpected. It encourages listeners to let go of their preconceived notions and instead be open to new experiences and perspectives.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember how we listened to that radio show
Recalling the past and how we once tuned into the radio show to discover non-charted songs.

To hear the songs that were not in the charts?
The specific objective of the radio show was to reveal songs that would not make the music charts.

I didn't understand a single word they said,
Although I had trouble comprehending the words spoken on the radio show, the music still managed to captivate my emotions.

But the music made it to my heart.
The music played on the radio still reached my heart, despite language barriers and cultural differences.

Remember how we saw the snow that fell on the grass,
A recollection of witnessing snow falling on the grass and trying to become one with the falling flakes.

We watched the flakes we so wanted to be?
Admiring the snowflakes falling from the sky and longing to be part of that natural phenomenon.

It took me twenty years to dig the snow to realize -
After two decades, I discovered that we are like the snowflakes that we want to be, but it took me until now to find that out.

We're always the flakes that we see.
We are the unique and individual 'flakes' that we see and admire, and we do not need to imitate others.

And it's still a surprise
Even with everything we've experienced, life still manages to surprise us.

What we see without eyes,
Something we envision or imagine without necessarily seeing.

Any place, any time,
This surprise can occur anywhere and at any time in life.

Any place, any time.
The event in which life surprises us knows no bounds or limitations.

Remember we were greedy for the sun in the sky,
Reflecting on a past memory of when we were greedy and wanted everything according to our vision.

Wanted things they way we thought they should be,
We wanted things to be a specific way, as per our limited perspective, without understanding the bigger picture.

You know that everything you gonna be is alright,
You will be entirely fine, and you will become your true self.

As long as you're totally in.
As long as you completely immerse yourself in the experience of life, it will always be amazing.

Nothing in, nothing out,
You get out of life what you put into it. To gain anything significant, you must be prepared to give something of value in return.

End of space, end of time,
A sentiment that whatever happens, happens and there is always a point where everything comes to a halt.

End of space, end of time.
The idea that there is inevitability and finality in life, regardless of how many twists and turns one navigates through.

Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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