Bombs Away
Clegg Johnny Lyrics
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I saw him run into the night
And on his face, more than a trace
Of wild fear in the eye
He was haunted by a tragic dream
Of people in death machines
And he did not know which side he was on
Bombs away, bombs away
Sign of the times, watch where you're going
Bombs away, bombs away
What will you do see you if I free you
Bombs away, bombs away
Into the night feel the fear
Bombs away, bombs away
Do you know your left from your right
He's tired of the lies
He's tired of the truth
They never give him what they say
He's tired of the fight
He's tired of the truce
The blackmail of judgement day
He believes in a magic wave
That rolls on the sea of time
That can touch every single human soul
If they could recognize it when it came, too late
Bombs away, bombs away
Sign of the times, watch where you're going
Bombs away, bombs away
What will you do see you if I free you
Bombs away, bombs away
Into the night feel the fear
Bombs away, bombs away
Don't you know your left from your right
Ye hum ye hum oh ye hum ye hum oh ye hum
Ye hum oh ye hum ye hum oh ye hum
Ye hum oh ye hum ye hum oh ye hum ( We mame, bathini? ngingenzani? )
Ye hum oh ye hum ye hum oh ye hum ( We mame, bathini? ngingenzani? )
Ye hum oh ye hum ye hum oh ye hum ( We mame, bathini? ngingenzani? )
Ye hum oh ye hum ye hum oh ye hum ( We mame, bathini? ngingenzani? )
Watch where you go ( Bombs away )
What will you do ( Bombs away )
Save the freedom ( Bombs away )
Into the night ( Bombs away )
Feel the fear ( Bombs away )
It's so near ( Bombs away )
Look over you're shoulder ( Bombs away )
Turn to the left ( Bombs away )
Turn with a little right ( Bombs away )
At anytime ( Bombs away )
It can appear ( Bombs away )
Say it again ( Bombs away )
Watch where you go ( Bombs away )
What will you do ( Bombs away )
Save the freedom ( Bombs away )
Into the night ( Bombs away )
Feel the fear ( Bombs away )
It's so near ( Bombs away )
Look over you're shoulder ( Bombs away )
Turn to the left ( Bombs away )
Turn to the right ( Bombs away )
At anytime ( Bombs away )
It can appear ( Bombs away )
Say it all again ( Bombs away )
Watch where you go ( Bombs away )
What will you do ( Bombs away )
Save the freedom ( Bombs away )
The lyrics of Johnny Clegg's song "Bombs Away" express the fear and confusion that pervades in a world torn apart by war and conflict. In the first verse, the singer talks about a person who is haunted by a tragic dream of people in death machines, which makes him unsure about which side he is on. The song implies that in a world where bombs are falling from the sky, it is difficult to know who to trust and where to turn. The chorus "Bombs away, bombs away, sign of the times, watch where you're going, what will you do" echoes this sentiment and warns listeners to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings.
The second verse is about a person who is tired of the lies and truths that they are being fed by leaders and governments. The singer sings about the belief in a magic wave that can touch every human soul if recognized. This suggests that there is a need for people to look within themselves and find the strength to stand up against the violence and conflict that are prevalent in the world. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the need for people to be aware of their surroundings and be prepared to deal with any situation that arises.
Overall, "Bombs Away" is a song about the confusion and fear that pervades in a world full of violence and conflict. It is a plea for people to be aware of their surroundings and to stand up against the violence that is perpetuated by leaders and governments. The lyrics and message of the song are just as relevant today as they were when the song was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a day or so ago
It had been just a day or so when he saw someone run into the night.
I saw him run into the night
He saw somebody running into the night.
And on his face, more than a trace Of wild fear in the eye
He could see a lot of fear on his face, and that fear was quite evident in his eyes.
He was haunted by a tragic dream Of people in death machines
He had a tragic dream where he saw people dying in machines of war.
And he did not know which side he was on And he hated being in between oh
He wasn't sure which side he should take, and he hated being stuck in the middle.
Bombs away, bombs away Sign of the times Watch where you're going What will you do See you if I free you Into the night Feel the fear Do you know your left from your right?
The world is at war, and bombs are being dropped from the sky. Be cautious and aware of your surroundings. You may need to make a choice, but do you know which path to take?
He's tired of the lies He's tired of the truth They never give him what they say He's tired of the fight He's tired of the truce The blackmail of judgement day
He's had enough of the lies and half-truths from those in power. He's also tired of the constant fighting and ceasefire negotiations that only lead to more despair.
He believes in a magic wave That rolls on the sea of time That can touch every single human soul If they could recognize it when it came Too late
He believes in a force that can bring about positive change, but it's only useful if people take notice of it and act. Unfortunately, it's often ignored until it's too late.
Ye hum oh ye hum we mame, bathini? Ngingenzani?
These lyrics are not in English.
Into the night Feel the fear It's so near Look over your shoulder Turn to the left Turn to the right At any time it can appear
He's warning others to be vigilant and always prepared because danger could be lurking around any corner in the night.
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