Missing
Savuka Lyrics


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Burning tyres on the freeway
No one in sight
Thre's a raging calm
Across the land tonight
Voice on the radio says
Another one's down tonight.
It don't matter anymore
Which side he's on.
Came to your place to see
If you're all right
And the shadows
Danced across the stairway
Flight after flight
And I was banging at your door
But you weren't there anymore
And the g-man stepped
Into the light and said
"this is war!"

Chorus
Uzogijima -----------(you will run away)
Well I've got to get through
'cause I know that you are near the end
Uzogijima ----------(you will run away)
Uzogijima kodwa -----(you will run away but there
Awusekho umgodi------is no hole left for you to hide in)
Wokukasha
When the big wind blows
The tree falls down
But the reed just bends
You're missing

Roadblock across my heart
And a riot in my mind
'cause I know that you are
Out there somewhere
Trying to find a place to hide
The shadow of a ruthless hand
Is hunting for your soul
And though I don't know
Where you are
I'll never let you go

Chorus....

And I want you to know
That as things fall apart
I'm on the road to nowhere
And you're heavy on my heart
And I want you to know
That this state will never last
Maybe better days are coming
And we'll make peace with the past





Chorus....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Savuka's song "Missing" describe the tense and chaotic atmosphere of a country in the midst of war or conflict. In the first verse, burning tires and a voice on the radio reporting about more violence contribute to the feeling of unrest. The singer visits a friend's house, searching for some sense of solace or connection, but is met with absence and the looming presence of authority figures ("the g-man stepped/into the light and said/'this is war!'"). The chorus features a repeated phrase in Zulu, "uzogijima," which means "you will run," with an added line about there being "no hole left for you to hide in." The singer expresses a sense of helplessness and fear, both for themselves and for their missing friend, who is on the run from those seeking to harm them ("the shadow of a ruthless hand/is hunting for your soul").


The second verse tells of the singer's personal struggle, as they feel trapped and helpless in the face of the conflict around them ("roadblock across my heart/and a riot in my mind"). They hold out hope that their friend will find safety, but acknowledge the constant danger that surrounds them. The final verse speaks to a larger sense of uncertainty and hopelessness, as the singer feels adrift ("on the road to nowhere") but continues to hold their missing friend close to their heart. Despite the bleakness of the situation, there is a glimmer of hope that "better days are coming" and that the pain and conflict of the past can be reconciled.


Line by Line Meaning

Burning tyres on the freeway
Violent riots are taking place on the road, with burning tyres blocking the path.


No one in sight
There is nobody around to witness the chaos unfolding.


There's a raging calm
Despite the violence, a sense of eerie tranquility exists across the area.


Across the land tonight
This situation is happening far and wide, affecting many people.


Voice on the radio says
News is being broadcasted regarding the latest incident.


Another one's down tonight.
Another person has been killed during these clashes.


It don't matter anymore
The conflict is so intense that it has become irrelevant which side a person belongs to.


Which side he's on.
A personโ€™s identity has become meaningless in this environment.


Came to your place to see
The artist has gone to visit someone they care about.


If you're all right
They want to check on this personโ€™s welfare.


And the shadows
As they approach the building, they notice shadows moving about.


Danced across the stairway
These shadows are moving up and down the staircase.


Flight after flight
They continue to climb the stairs, one after another.


And I was banging at your door
The singer is trying to get their friend's attention by knocking on the door.


But you weren't there anymore
Unfortunately, this person is no longer present.


And the g-man stepped
A government official has arrived on the scene.


Into the light and said
This official emerges from the shadows and addresses the artist.


"This is war!"
The situation has escalated into a violent conflict between factions.


Chorus
Refrain to emphasize the urgency in rescuing this person before it's too late.


Roadblock across my heart
The artist feels trapped and helpless.


And a riot in my mind
Their mind is in turmoil as they try to come up with a plan to save their loved one.


'Cause I know that you are
The artist has faith that this person is still out there and needs their help.


Out there somewhere
The person they are looking for is hiding and needs to be found.


Trying to find a place to hide
This person is on the run, trying to find a place to shelter themselves.


The shadow of a ruthless hand
A cruel force is hunting down this person.


Is hunting for your soul
This is a fight for survival and the stakes are high.


And though I don't know
Despite not having any idea where this person is, the singer is committed to finding them.


Where you are
They don't know where their friend is hiding.


I'll never let you go
The artist is determined to rescue their friend and stay loyal to them.


And I want you to know
This is the message that the singer wants to convey to their friend.


That as things fall apart
Despite the chaos surrounding them, the singer is determined to remain loyal.


I'm on the road to nowhere
The artist is drifting aimlessly, unsure of what to do next.


And you're heavy on my heart
Their friend is constantly on their mind and they feel burdened by their absence.


That this state will never last
The artist is optimistic that things will eventually improve.


Maybe better days are coming
The singer believes that a brighter future is on the horizon.


And we'll make peace with the past
By moving forward, the artist hopes to leave their problems behind and start anew.




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JONATHAN PAUL CLEGG

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Siddarth Kariholoo

One of his best, RIP.....

Jonah Marsh

Love ya Johnny, you will never be missing from my memory

myearsloveit

Thanx 4posting. You couldn't know what it means to me; yet I KNOW you can feel it. โœŒ๏ธ

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Oswald Krรคng

<3

Soanomba Mbaia

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