Missing
Johnny Clegg Savuka Lyrics

Burning tyres on the freeway
Violence has erupted, with burning tyres littered on the freeway

No one in sight
No one can help, as everyone is distracted or hiding

Thre's a raging calm
The situation appears quiet, but the tension is growing stronger

Across the land tonight
This violence is widespread and affecting the nation

Voice on the radio says
News reports are coming in about the latest death

Another one's down tonight.
Another person has fallen victim to the violence

It don't matter anymore
The identity or affiliation of the victim no longer holds meaning in this chaos

Which side he's on.
It no longer matters which faction he belonged to

Came to your place to see
I came to check on you, to make sure you're safe

If you're all right
I am concerned about your safety and inquiring after your well-being

And the shadows
The darkness and uncertainty of the situation

Danced across the stairway
The shadows created a haunting and unsettled feeling within me

Flight after flight
I climbed the stairs, each step taking me closer to you

And I was banging at your door
I found your door, and I was desperate to see you

But you weren't there anymore
I couldn't find you, and I was left alone in this dangerous environment

And the g-man stepped
An unknown person, likely a government agent, appeared before me

Into the light and said
He revealed himself in the light and spoke to me

"this is war!"
He warned me that this situation was a warzone and dangerous

Chorus
The chorus warns of the danger and the need to flee

Uzogijima -----------(you will run away)
The first line of the chorus warns of the need to escape

Well I've got to get through
I have to push through these obstacles to get to you

'cause I know that you are near the end
I have a feeling that you're in danger and need my help

Uzogijima ----------(you will run away)
The second line of chorus repeats the warning to flee

Uzogijima kodwa -----(you will run away but there
The third line of the chorus repeats the warning, with the assertion that there

Awusekho umgodi------is no hole left for you to hide in)
There's no hiding place or safe haven left for you

Wokukasha
Flee for your life

When the big wind blows
When disaster strikes

The tree falls down
The weak are doomed to fall

But the reed just bends
The strong can withstand the storm

You're missing
You're gone, and I don't know where you're hiding

Roadblock across my heart
My fear and uncertainty have me feeling stuck and helpless

And a riot in my mind
My mind is racing with thoughts and anxieties

'cause I know that you are
I am aware of your danger and vulnerability

Out there somewhere
You are somewhere at risk

Trying to find a place to hide
You're looking for somewhere to seek refuge

The shadow of a ruthless hand
An oppressive force is hunting you down

Is hunting for your soul
This ruthless hand wants you dead or subdued

And though I don't know
Despite not knowing your whereabouts

Where you are
Where you could be hiding

I'll never let you go
I will always seek to find you and be there for you, no matter what

Chorus....
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to flee and the danger of staying

And I want you to know
It's important to me that you understand

That as things fall apart
As the situation worsens

I'm on the road to nowhere
I feel helpless and lost

And you're heavy on my heart
I worry for your safety and well-being

And I want you to know
It's important to me that you understand

That this state will never last
The current situation is temporary and will change

Maybe better days are coming
Maybe the future holds hope and improvement

And we'll make peace with the past
We'll find reconciliation and comfort in the past