Their recent success includes doing 9 songs for the Academy nominated movie directed by Clint Eastwood called Invictus, Performing as guest artists for Grammy Winning group OneRepublic, Touring with Platinum selling artist Corrine Bailey Rae and performing at the Make a wish foundation in Monterey, California. They have also appeared on all major television programs throughout South-Africa and the United States of America..! Including the Ellen deGeneres and George Lopez shows!
Their repertoire is current, diverse in styles ranging from Adult Contemporary to Pop Rock, Reggae to R&B.
They have two Albums released and played on National,Regional and International Radio Stations.
Breaking traditional a'cappella boundaries with their musical wit and vocal arrangements they are set to breathe in new life and spirit into the music industry !!
Shosholoza
Overtone Lyrics
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Shosholozah
Ku lezontabah
Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa
Shosholozah
Shosholozah
Ku lezontabah
Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa
Wen' uyabalekah
Ku lezontabah
Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa
Traducción
Sigue adelante
sigue adelante
sobre aquellas montañas
tren de Sudáfrica
Sigue adelante
sigue adelante
sobre aquellas montañas
tren de Sudáfrica
Te vas alejando
te vas alejando
sobre aquellas montañas
tren de Sudáfrica
The lyrics to Overtone's song "Shosholoza" are a traditional South African mining song that originated in the late 1800s. The phrase "Shosholoza" has been translated as "go forward," "make way for the next man," or "keep moving." This song is often sung by workers who are leaving the mines and is a way to lift their spirits and give them hope for the future.
The song is full of powerful imagery, referencing mountains and trains, which symbolize the challenging and often dangerous work of the mines. It speaks of leaving the mines and moving forward to a better life. The repetition of "Ku lezontabah" (over those mountains) and "Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa" (the train is leaving South Africa) reinforces the idea of leaving behind the difficult past and looking forward to new opportunities.
The chorus includes the phrase "Wen' uyabalekah," which is a Zulu phrase meaning "you are running away." This can be interpreted as a call to action, urging people to not be passive but to actively pursue their dreams and new opportunities.
Overall, "Shosholoza" is a powerful and uplifting song that has become a symbol of hope and resilience for South Africans.
Line by Line Meaning
Shosholozah
Continue moving forward
Shosholozah
Continue moving forward
Ku lezontabah
Over those mountains
Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa
Train coming from South Africa
Shosholozah
Continue moving forward
Shosholozah
Continue moving forward
Ku lezontabah
Over those mountains
Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa
Train coming from South Africa
Wen' uyabalekah
You are going far away
Wen' uyabalekah
You are going far away
Ku lezontabah
Over those mountains
Stimela siphum' eSouth Africa
Train coming from South Africa
Contributed by Blake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.