Wind Song
Miriam Makeba Lyrics


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The wind is deep
The wind is long
And the wind is a song
For you my love
For you my love
For you

You touched my heart
You touched my soul
I'll never forget
That night my love
That night my love
That night

The sea is green
The sea is life
But the sea brought death
To you my love
To you my love
To you

Your love was sweet
Your love was life
And your life will live
In me my love
In me my love
In me

The wind is calm
The wind is love
And the wind is my song
To you my love




To you my love
To you

Overall Meaning

Miriam Makeba's Wind Song is a beautiful and touching tribute to a lost love. The opening lines of the song, "The wind is deep, the wind is long, and the wind is a song for you my love," set the tone for the entire piece, which is a moving ode to a loved one who has passed away. Makeba uses the metaphor of the wind to convey the idea that their love, and the memory of their loved one, will endure forever.


The second verse of the song speaks of the power that the lost love had over the singer. "You touched my heart, you touched my soul, I'll never forget that night my love, that night," Makeba sings. The lyrics convey the sense of intimacy that existed between the two, and the profound impact that their relationship had on the singer's life.


In the third verse, Makeba addresses the sea as a symbol of life, but also acknowledges that it brought death to the loved one. "The sea is green, the sea is life, but the sea brought death to you my love, to you," she sings. These lines are a powerful reminder of the delicate balance between life and death, and the inevitability of loss that accompanies any deep and meaningful relationship.


Overall, Wind Song is a beautiful and moving tribute to a lost love. Through its use of metaphor and symbolism, it communicates the depth of emotion and the enduring power of memory that can arise from profound relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

The wind is deep
The wind is profound and full of hidden meaning


The wind is long
The wind seems to go on forever, without end.


And the wind is a song
The wind is like a beautiful piece of music, full of emotion and mystery


For you my love
All of this beauty is dedicated to you, my beloved


You touched my heart
You made a deep emotional connection with me


You touched my soul
You had a profound effect on me, spiritually


I'll never forget
Your impact on my life is so powerful, I will always remember


That night my love
This specific moment in time, when we were together, had a lasting impact on me


The sea is green
The ocean is a vibrant green color


The sea is life
The ocean is a vital force which sustains life on earth


But the sea brought death
Despite its life-giving properties, the sea can also be dangerous and deadly


To you my love
You, my beloved, were a victim of this deadly force


Your love was sweet
Your love was pure and beautiful


Your love was life
Your love brought vitality and happiness to me


And your life will live
Even though you are gone, your spirit will continue to have a presence in my life


In me my love
I will carry your memory and your love with me always


The wind is calm
The wind has now lost its mystery and depth


The wind is love
But it still has the power to evoke strong emotions


And the wind is my song
This song is my expression of love and devotion to you


To you my love
All of this is dedicated to you, my beloved




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Mfundo Piti


on To Those We Love (Nongqongqo)

At the time the song was composed and released all the people mentioned ((Mangaliso) Sobukhwe, (Albert) Luthuli, (Nelson) Mandela, and (Walter) Sisulu were alive. While the three were in prison at Robben Island, Luthuli was not in prison, hence the question to Luthuli asking what "will you do?". Luthuli was the president of the banned African National Congress (ANC). Sobukhwe the president of Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). Mandela and Sisulu occupied executive leadership positions within the ANC at the time of their sentencing to serve life sentences in prison (1964). The same question is asked to all Africans.

Mfundo Piti


on To Those We Love (Nongqongqo)

The lyrics of "To Those We Love" by Miriam Makeba are about the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of great African leaders who fought for freedom, justice, and equality. The repetitive chorus, "Bahleli bonke entilongweni, Bahleli bonke kwaNongqongqo" refers to how all these leaders, including Sobukwe, Luthuli, Mandela, and Sisulu, are resting in peace or buried in their respective homes. The verses pose questions about their legacy and the continuation of their work, asking "Why, Baba Luthuli? What will you do?" and "What will happen to us, MaAfrica?" These questions are a call to action for listeners to carry on the struggle for freedom and justice.

Junior


on Soweto Blues

The melancholy in her voice

Junior


on Mama

It makes me cry I could not bury my mother cause I was in prison when I ask prison authorities to allow me an opportunity to go and attend the funeral they refused. We always underestimate the role of women

no


on Beware, Verwoerd! (Ndodemnyama)

no
hi! i enjoted. this song. i loved it

Matt Olomu


on Noweva

This is your challenge, South Africans who understand the lyrics of NOWEVER. Do yourselves and Africa a favour. Interpret it.

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