Rikki Ililonga is considered to be the 1970's Zambian "Zamrock" godfather. … Read Full Bio ↴Rikki Ililonga is considered to be the 1970's Zambian "Zamrock" godfather. Together with his groundbreaking band Musi-O-Tunya, Ililonga rose to fame within the boundaries of his homeland, but like other Zambian musicians of the time, was largely ignored by the rest of the world. When Ililonga played with Musi-O-Tunya, the music was nothing short of mind-blowing, blending distinctly African rhythms with an often-understated sax, some of the most impossibly busy bass lines ever encountered and battered by a firestorm of Ililonga’s psychedelic fuzz guitar. Ililonga’s vocals soar above the instruments, and he is clearly a formidable frontman. Traditional call and response vocal motifs form a charged interplay.

The Sun
Rikki Ililonga & Musi-O-Tunya Lyrics

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Sunset, sunset, sun
Night has come, its done
Lies they wait beside their fate
But now shame's met someone

Sunrise and sun
Pain hides no one
You'll say "it wasn't me"

Someday you'll know the one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rikki Ililonga & Musi-O-Tunya's song, "The Sun," are open to interpretation, but they seem to convey a message about the cycle of life and the consequences of one's actions. The first verse, "Sunset, sunset, sun, Night has come, it's done," suggests the end of a cycle or a chapter in life. The second line, "Lies they wait beside their fate, But now shame's met someone," could be referring to the consequences of one's dishonesty catching up with them.

The second verse, "Sunrise and sun, Pain hides no one, You'll say "it wasn't me", Someday you'll know the one," seems to convey a message about the universality of pain and the eventual realization of one's actions. The line, "You'll say 'it wasn't me'," could be interpreted as denying responsibility for one's actions, but the final line suggests that eventually, one will come to the realization of their choices.

Overall, the lyrics to "The Sun" seem to convey a message about how actions have consequences and the importance of taking responsibility for them.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunset, sunset, sun
The sun is setting, indicating the end of the day.

Night has come, its done
The day has ended and it is now night.

Lies they wait beside their fate
Falsehoods are waiting for the consequences of their actions.

But now shame's met someone
Someone has faced the shame of their deceitful actions.

Sunrise and sun
The sun is rising, indicating the start of a new day.

Pain hides no one
Pain affects everyone and cannot be hidden.

You'll say "it wasn't me"
You may deny your involvement or responsibility for something.

Someday you'll know the one
Eventually, you will know or realize the truth and who is responsible.

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Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK

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