Poison
Lady Zamar Lyrics

The opening lyrics to Lady Zamar's song 'Sophiatown' talk about a broken down car that happens to be old. The singer expresses her frustration that even her new car isn't from Japan, as there are already too many of the same models around. This creates a sense of dissatisfaction and lack of uniqueness in the town. Adding to her annoyance is a commercial on TV that claims Detroit is no longer able to make good cars. The irony is that these two different cars come from different parts of the world, yet both have let her down.

As the song progresses, Lady Zamar highlights the differences between her army jeep and her old car. Though the army jeep is alive and kicking, it lacks modern features such as a radio, mag wheels and a digital clock. Despite these shortcomings, the army jeep has locking hubs and four-wheel drive which make it more practical for tough terrains. The lyrics in the song suggest that even though the army jeep isn't perfect like the old car, it will suffice as a temporary solution.

In conclusion, the song Sophiatown speaks about the frustration of dealing with cars that aren't reliable and unique cars being hard to come by. The comparison between the broken down car and the army jeep shows that sometimes practicality needs to overcome style and that is something one needs to adjust to.