There is more than one band called Mishka.

This one is Mishka Frith.… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Mishka.

This one is Mishka Frith. Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian mother and Bermudian father's sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could. When his parents returned to Canada, he completed school and returned to the Caribbean, eventually becoming a competitive windsurfer and representing Bermuda at international meets. In the meantime, he had also taken up songwriting, and he chanced to meet and impress Creation Records head Alan McGee with his vocal ability in late 1996; with prodding from Nova, Mishka was signed to a record contract the following year. His eponymous debut album, a mix of pop, reggae, soul, and singer/songwriter folk-rock, was released in 1999.

The other Mishka is from Ireland, currently living in America. Fronted by Lauren Norton. They have one EP - 47 Varieties Of Hindsight. Myspace: www.myspace.com/mihskamusik

Long Road
Mishka Lyrics

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Well I and I are troddin along
A long long road
Yes I and I are troddin along
A long long road

It's easy to get lost on it
It's winding and it's rocky too
Jah people paid the cost on it child

So to yourself please be honest and true

Cause I and I are troddin along
A long long road
Yes I and I are troddin along
A long long road

Some will claim to be your friend
Then leave you just around the bend
Some just live on false pretenses
So Jah Jah children must defend one love

Well slow down for a minute
You might see that you're in it
Slow down for a minute
You might see that you're in it oh it's true

And you know that
It's surely got it's ups and downs
So we've seen the smiles and the frowns
Remember that we're homeward bound
Cause the time is coming around

I and I are troddin along
A long long road
Yes I and I are troddin along
A long long road

So don't cry for the falling leaves
Don cry for the fallin leaves
Don't cry, Don't cry, Stay roots

Cause we keep on troddin
We keep on troddin
We keep on troddin along

Yeah we keep on troddin
We keep on troddin
We keep on troddin along

Yeah we keep on chantin til we chant down old babylon
yeah yeah we keep on troddin ....

Overall Meaning

The song "Long Road" by Mishka is a reflection on the journey of life, with its winding and rocky roads. The lyrics, "I and I are troddin along, a long long road," suggests that we are all walking along a path that is both long and challenging. It acknowledges that sometimes, it's easy to feel lost on this road and we may encounter people who are not true to their words. However, the chorus reminds us to stay true to ourselves and be honest.

The second verse of the song advises the listener to slow down and take a moment to observe their surroundings. The line "You might see that you're in it" encourages self-reflection and being present in the moment. The song then switches back to the chorus, reminding us that life is a long journey with its ups and downs, and we must keep going.

The final verse suggests that we should not mourn the falling leaves, but instead, stay rooted and keep trodding along. The repetition of "We keep on troddin" highlights the importance of perseverance and determination, even in the face of adversity. The final line, "We keep on chantin til we chant down old babylon" reveals a political and social commentary on the need for change and upheaval of oppressive systems.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I and I are troddin along
Me and my spiritual self are journeying through life

A long long road
A lengthy and challenging path lies ahead

It's easy to get lost on it
It's simple to lose your way on this journey

It's winding and it's rocky too
It's full of twists and hardships

Jah people paid the cost on it child
God's people have suffered on this path

So to yourself please be honest and true
Therefore, you should remain sincere and truthful to yourself

Some will claim to be your friend
Some individuals will pretend to be on your side

Then leave you just around the bend
And desert you when the situation becomes difficult

Some just live on false pretenses
Others survive by pretending to be someone or something else

So Jah Jah children must defend one love
Therefore, believers of God should uphold and maintain love for all

Well slow down for a minute
Relax for a moment

You might see that you're in it
You might realize that you are part of something bigger

It's surely got it's ups and downs
The journey is an emotional rollercoaster

So we've seen the smiles and the frowns
We've experienced both joy and sadness

Remember that we're homeward bound
Remember that our ultimate destination is home, the afterlife

Cause the time is coming around
Death is inevitable and time flies quickly

So don't cry for the falling leaves
Therefore, don't cry for those who pass before you

Don't cry, Don't cry, Stay roots
Don't grieve or become uprooted by loss

Cause we keep on troddin
Because we continue to persevere

We keep on chantin til we chant down old babylon
We keep on sharing the message and fighting for justice until Babylon, a system of oppression, is destroyed

Contributed by Grace C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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