Take My Heart Away
Clegg Johnny Lyrics
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Take my heart away
Take my heart away
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To be the sound of wild geese calling
To be ten seasons in a night
To dance the sun beyond the tides of war and peace
To put silence stained by crimes to flight
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
Take my heart away
Take my heart away
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To see your eyes shine like two desert stars
To see life burning with a mission
To break the empty circle of living and dying
To leave a child with a vision
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
I feel a heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
Oh, I heart-break-loose-the wind
Dedela umoya wami, baba
Take my heart away
Take my heart away (take my heart away)
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Sing me the songs that won the battle
Sing me the first and the last man's glory
Sing me the songs that taste of freedom
Thread me through with your sacred needle
Liyeza, liyeza (take my heart away)
Liyeza ilanga lami seliyeza
Liyeza, liyeza (take my heart away)
Liyeza ilanga lami seliyeza
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The lyrics of "Take My Heart Away" by Clegg Johnny & Savuka are a poetic expression of the yearning for freedom and the longing for a life that's not bound by societal constraints. The song talks about the desire to be free like wild geese, dancing beyond the tides of war and peace, and breaking the empty circle of living and dying. The song talks about the need to lose oneself in the wind, to feel the freedom that comes with surrendering to the wind.
The lyrics also talk about the desire to see the eyes of the beloved shining like two desert stars and to leave a child with a vision. It talks about the need to sing the songs that won the battle, that taste of freedom, and that thread one through with a sacred needle. The song is a call to break free from the chains of society, to surrender to the wind, and to embrace the freedom that comes with letting go.
Overall, "Take My Heart Away" is a deeply introspective and evocative song that speaks to the human longing for freedom, purpose, and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my heart away
The singer wants their heart to be taken because they desire a transformative experience.
To be the sound of wild geese calling
The singer wants to be a part of nature and experience its beauty.
To be ten seasons in a night
The singer wants to experience a deep and meaningful transformation.
To dance the sun beyond the tides of war and peace
The artist wants to overcome conflict and bring about positive change.
To put silence stained by crimes to flight
The artist wants to bring attention to past wrongs and make a difference in the world.
I need to heart-break-loose-the wind
The singer longs for a cathartic experience that will release them from emotional turmoil.
Dedela umoya wami, baba
This phrase may be a reference to traditional African spirituality or a plea for guidance and protection.
To see your eyes shine like two desert stars
The artist wants to be connected to someone who inspires and motivates them.
To see life burning with a mission
The artist wants to witness the passion and drive of those who are committed to making a difference.
To break the empty circle of living and dying
The artist wants to break free from the monotony of their existence and find a deeper purpose.
To leave a child with a vision
The singer wants to inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams and achieve great things.
Sing me the songs that won the battle
The artist wants to hear stories of triumph over adversity and the power of perseverance.
Sing me the first and the last man's glory
The singer wants to hear the stories of the greatest heroes who have ever lived.
Sing me the songs that taste of freedom
The singer wants to hear songs that reflect the struggle for liberation and the joy of achieving it.
Thread me through with your sacred needle
The singer wants to be deeply impacted by the stories and experiences of others.
Liyeza, liyeza (take my heart away)
This phrase may be a traditional African chant or a call for spiritual surrender.
Liyeza ilanga lami seliyeza
This phrase likely refers to the sun rising and setting, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life.
heart-break-loose-the wind
This phrase may refer to releasing pent-up emotions or finding freedom through catharsis.
Lyrics © RHYTHM SAFARI PTY LTD, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jonathan Paul Clegg
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